Just north of Squamish is Alice Lake Provincial Park with some stunning ­ and very convenient ­ campsites, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities, from canoeing and kayaking to birdwatching and picnicking. Halfway between Squamish and Whistler is Garibaldi Provincial Park, 195,000 ha. (481,400 acres) of wilderness ideal for alpine hiking, camping and mountaineering.