Sea to Sky Gondola
On a warm summer’s evening, with a 7.5km ascent under your belt and a pint of craft beer on the table in front of you, there are few better places in…
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Squamish & Around
Watch out Whistler, Squamish is awakening. A one-time coffee-stop on the way to BC’s famous skiing capital, this small former logging town has become a destination in its own right in the last 10 years. Climbers from around the world converge on the town to tackle the intimidating rock-walls of The Chief, while kitesurfers brave the stiff winds of Howe Sound, and hikers enjoy the steep network of paths that stretch between Shannon Falls and the top of the cable-car station.
Beware: 30-minute coffee-stops can easily morph into seven-day adventure frenzies.
Explore Squamish & Around
- Sea to Sky Gondola
On a warm summer’s evening, with a 7.5km ascent under your belt and a pint of craft beer on the table in front of you, there are few better places in…
- BBritannia Mine Museum
Once the British Empire's largest copper mine, this giant and superbly restored industrial museum is just 10 minutes before Squamish on Hwy 99. The…
- SStawamus Chief Provincial Park
On the way into Squamish from Vancouver, you'll see a sheer, 652m-high granite rock face looming ahead. Attracting hardy climbers the world over, it's…
- SShannon Falls Provincial Park
About 4km before you reach Squamish, you'll hear the pounding waters of Shannon Falls Provincial Park. Pull into the parking lot and stroll the short…
- WWest Coast Railway Heritage Park
Train nuts should continue just past central Squamish to this large, mostly alfresco museum that's lined with clapboard buildings and several historic…
- TTenderfoot Fish Hatchery
A First Nations–run salmon hatchery 20km north of Squamish that helps keep regional fish stocks up to healthy levels, visitors can wander the facilities…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Squamish & Around.
- See
Sea to Sky Gondola
On a warm summer’s evening, with a 7.5km ascent under your belt and a pint of craft beer on the table in front of you, there are few better places in…
- See
Britannia Mine Museum
Once the British Empire's largest copper mine, this giant and superbly restored industrial museum is just 10 minutes before Squamish on Hwy 99. The…
- See
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
On the way into Squamish from Vancouver, you'll see a sheer, 652m-high granite rock face looming ahead. Attracting hardy climbers the world over, it's…
- See
Shannon Falls Provincial Park
About 4km before you reach Squamish, you'll hear the pounding waters of Shannon Falls Provincial Park. Pull into the parking lot and stroll the short…
- See
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Train nuts should continue just past central Squamish to this large, mostly alfresco museum that's lined with clapboard buildings and several historic…
- See
Tenderfoot Fish Hatchery
A First Nations–run salmon hatchery 20km north of Squamish that helps keep regional fish stocks up to healthy levels, visitors can wander the facilities…
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