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Centrally located between Vancouver
and Whistler, just north of
Squamish, the hillside benches
of Garibaldi Highlands are privy to an astonishing view of the spectacular Mount
Garibaldi and its surrounding peaks, as well as the distant tides of the Pacific
Ocean that crash against the West Coast. Named after 18th century soldier Giuseppe
Garibaldi, this region was established by gold miners in the 1850s. Today, this
area is a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous lakes, mountains
and provincial parks in the nearby vicinity. Garibaldi Highlands Trails are
among a long list of popular paths that stretch between lakes, weave through
forests and climb higher as the weather warms. Garibaldi
Provincial Park, which offers back-country camping, is home to the 2,678
m (8,787 ft) Mount Garibaldi. Approximately 45 minutes from Vancouver, this
stratovolcano is more easily visible and closer to the province's capital than
the eminent peaks of Washington's
renowned volcano, Mount Baker. The region is also well known for the thousands
of bald eagles that gather along the shores of surrounding rivers to dine from
the months of November to March. Situated along the Sea
to Sky Highway, more and more people are migrating to this natural paradise
to escape the rising cost of living in Vancouver and Whistler.
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