Siwash Rock — Attraction in Vancouver

Every time I ride,skate, jog or walk past Siwash rock I feel a sense of calm and strength. There is beauty and power hiding in its craggy, seabird-poo covered, facade.

It is an iconic basalt stack wich formed as a volcanic die formed in the surrounding sandstone. As the westher and time wore the sandstone away, Siwash remained.

I find it is most beautiful and powerful at sunset. The Squamish legend which surrounds this stone is just as powerful.

"It is said that thousands of years ago, a young chief named Skalsh married a young girl from BC'S north coast and they wanted to start a family. The night before Skalsh's child was to be born, he and his wife swam in the waters of hat is now called the Burrard narrows to purify themselves, as custom, in preparation for birth. WHEN his wife crept into the forest of Xwayxway as the Squamish call Stanley Park, Skalsh continued to swim to purify himself and his family as his child entered the world."

"Challenged by the Gods to stop swimming and move out of the way of their holy canoe, Skalsh continued to swim to purify himself for the sake of his daily. To commemorate his bravery and commitment to his family, the Gods transformed him into stone as he swan back to shore, towards his wife and child, at dawn. The rocky outcrop serves as a symbol of 'clean fatherhood'". - Johnston's account of Squamish Creation History.

Go visit at sunset. you will not be...

One of the best attractions of the Stanly Park is this famous rock ‘Siwash Rock’. I have been to the sea wall many times and every time the park and the sea wall look gorgeous. There are several parking bays around the park including a few big parking lots. I am afraid the parking price is a bit higher side. But all worth to spend time in one of the best attractions of Vancouver. The Three Lions Bridge looks astonishing from the walk and if you like selfie the you are in...

Just a cool spot to stop by along the seawall with a funny looking rock. There are a couple of benches here to just sit and gaze out into the waters. It is west facing, so it would be a pretty place to watch the sun set. There is space to park your bikes here for a few moments if you want to rest from your bike around the...