Above: Tom on Panorama Ridge above Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi
Provincial
Park.
"Garibaldi Park, named after its towering 2,678 metre peak, Mount
Garibaldi, was designated as a provincial park in 1927. In honour of
the 19th century Italian patriot, Giuseppe Garibaldi, the park is known
for its natural beauty and its endless hiking opportunities. Garibaldi
park’s rich geological history, diverse vegetation, snow-capped
mountain, iridescent waters, abundant wildlife and scenic vistas all
contribute to the immense beauty. The park is located to the east of
the Sea to Sky Highway between Squamish and Whistler, in the heart of
the Coast Mountains 70 kms north of Vancouver. Offering over 90 kms of
established hiking trails, Garibaldi park is a favourite year round
destination for outdoor enthusiasts." -
Official
park info.
Above: Mount Garibaldi (2678 meters) and Garibaldi Lake seen
from Panorama Ridge, Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
Left: Mount Carr, Isosceles Peak, and other mountains, Garibaldi
Provincial
Park.
Below right: Looking west from Panorama Ridge to
Howe Sound, the Strait of Georgia, Anvil
Island, Gambier Island, and Bowen Island. In the distance are the Gulf
Islands and Vancouver Island. British Columbia, Canada.
Above: Sunset light at Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
Above: Five hikers reflect in Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi
Provincial
Park.
For a similar image, click
94GAR-05-23-24pan-Garibaldi.jpg.
Above: Forest at Garibaldi Lake, in Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
Above: Mount Garibaldi (2678 meters) and Garibaldi Lake,
seen from the Black Tusk, Garibaldi Provincial
Park. Lava erupting from Price Mountain (furthest right) formed The
Barrier, a natural dam which created 300-meter deep Garibaldi Lake.
The volcanic peak of The Black Tusk (2316 meters elevation) and
Black Tusk Lake, Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
The Black Tusk (2316 meters elevation) is a distinctively eroded
volcanic peak in Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
Above: Tree silhouettes at Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi
Provincial
Park.
Above: Alpen glow at Garibaldi Lake, Garibaldi Provincial
Park.
