The provincial government is removing about two hectares of land from Stawamus Chief Provincial Park near Squamish. Environment Minister Terry Lake says the land will instead be classified as a protected area and that will allow construction of a proposed gondola to the top of the landmark rock-face. He says "One of the … [Read more...]
Gondola proposal divides Squamish residents
April 19, 2012 by
A proposal for a gondola, which has divided residents of Squamish, will go to a public meeting tonight. Proponents say the lift, set to be built on crown land between the Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls would create jobs and boost tourism. But local resident and environmentalist Brian Vincent says opening up the backcountry to thousands of new … [Read more...]
