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BC-GVancouver01.jpgSquamish

The District of Squamish is located in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada on Howe Sound at the base of the Coastal Mountain Range.

 

Squamish is known as, “The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.”

 

Squamish is the “Half Way Point” of a trip from Vancouver to the Ski slopes at Whistler.  It is about a 45 minute trip to both Whistler and Vancouver from Squamish.

 

On the bottom map of the map to the left Squamish is up the shoreline on the west side of the North Shore area above where the top of the map ends.

 

Howe Sound

Squamish is at the northern tip of Howe Sound.  Howe Sound is a fjord that runs 27 miles (44 Km) inland from the Strait of Georgia.  Howe Sound’s mouth at the Strait of Georgia is about 10 miles (16 Km) wide.

 

However, Bowen, Anvil, Keats, and Gambier Islands lie in the first 15 miles (24 Km) of the mouth of Howe Sound making access from the Strait through three smaller channels.

 

The Coastal Mountains

You access Squamish via BC Highway-99 north from Vancouver.  From Horseshoe Bay north the highway runs right along the shore of Howe Sound.  On the other side of the highway are the steep slopes of the Coastal Mountain Range with their snow covered peaks.  On your drive up the shore of the Sound you are treated to a virtual slide show of magnificent views of the Sound, the Islands, and the Coastal Mountains across the Sound as well as the shoreline in front of you.

 

Squamish Attractions

Squamish is surrounded by the towering Coast Range Mountains and exposed to the salt air blowing off of Howe Sound so this seaside community in the mountains has a lot to offer.  Squamish offers world class recreation including kayaking, boating, fishing, wind surfing, kiteboarding, beach walking, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing to name just a few.

 

Squamish Spit

The Squamish Spit is a long breakwater at the mouth of the Squamish River.  This is a haven for wind surfers and often during the afternoon winds in the summer you will find 100 cars parked here.  This is also an access to the Squamish Estuary where the fresh water meets the sea water.  There is a unique eco-system here with canal like channels and grassy wetlands.  Thousands of ducks and geese live here and over 200 species of birds have been identified, including Eagles, Hawks, and Osprey.

 

Eagles

If Eagles are your interest then you want to visit Squamish from Mid-December to Mid-January when thousands of Eagles are wintering over here.  They have a viewing facility at Eagle Run Park.  To find it turn off BC-99 at Manquam Road and go north on Government Road to the viewing area.  There is an interpretive display on the life cycles of Eagles and Salmon.

 

Area Parks

Squamish is surrounded by parks.  There are too many to go into detail about each park in this page so we are just listing them

 

Alta Lake Provincial Park

Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park

Garibaldi Provincial Park

Murrin Provincial Park

 

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Shannon Falls Provincial Park

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Tantalus Provincial Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Attractions in Squamish

 

 

Restaurants

 

See listings below

 

Lodging

 

See listings below

 

Attractions

 

 

 

Museums

 

West Coast Railway Heritage Park

39645 Government Road

Squamish, BC, Canada

 

This 12 acre park is open daily year round.  They have the largest collection of historic railway equipment outside Quebec. 

 

BC Mining Museum

 

 

 

The Britannia Beach Mine was in operation for over 70 years.  It is now a British Columbia Historic Landmark that is open to visitors from May through October.

http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org/

 

Parks & Gardens

 

Shannon Falls

http://www.shannonfalls.com/

 

 

 

Visitor Information

 

Squamish Adventure Center

Tourism Squamish

101-38551 Loggers Lane

Squamish, BC, Canada V8B 0H2

604-815-5084 toll free 1-866-333-2010

http://www.tourismsquamish.com/

 

Visitor Center

At Squamish Adventure Center

Located at BC-99 and the entrance to Squamish

 

 

District of Squamish

http://www.district.squamish.bc.ca/

 

Squamish Chamber of Commerce

http://www.squamishchamber.com/

 

 

 

 

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

 

 

 

Restaurants

 

 

Restaurants

 

 

Brackendale Bistro – 604-898-9211

PO Box 93, Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0

 

Eagles Nest Restaurant – 604-898-4444

106 1460 Pemberton Ave, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

North Beach Lounge & Grill – 604-892-2603

37801 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 978, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7

 

The Parkside Restaurant – 604-892-2273

37996 Cleveland, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

Sunflower Bakery Cafι – 604-892-2231

38086 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

The Watershed Grill – 604-898-6665

55 – 2401 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

White Spot – 604-892-7477

410 – 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, BC V8N 0G8

 

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

 

 

Gelato Carina – 604-815-4448

PO Box 337, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

Restaurants – Pizza

 

 

Boston Pizza – 604-898-5442

40167 Glendalder Place, Squamish, BC

 

Restaurants – Pubs

 

 

Cliffside Neighborhoud Pub – 604-892-5955

1893 Maple, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

Grizzly Bar & Grrrill – 604-898-4874

40330 Tantalus Way, PO Box 310, Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0

 

Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company – 604-892-2603

37801 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 978, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7

 

Restaurants – Specialty

 

 

Dragon Terrace Seafood Restaurant – 604-892-3717

38025 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC

 

Essence of India – 604-898-1000

40367 Tantalus Way, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

 

Fortune Kitchen – 604-898-1811

Po Box 3018 Highlands, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0

 

Giuseppe Restaurant – 604-898-4874

40330 Tantalus Way, PO Box 310, Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0

 

Pepe & Gringo’s Restaurant (Mexican and Indian) – 604-898-3606

40359 Tantalus Way, PO Box 2179, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V8B 0B5

 

Sushi Goemon – 604-892-9810

38105 2nd Ave, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

Yianni’s Taverna (Greek) – 604-892-9696

38043 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0A1

 

Restaurants – Fast Foods

 

 

McDonald’s – 604-892-5937

38451 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0E4

 

Taco Del Mar – 604-892-2252

130 1200 Hunter Pl, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

 

Restaurants –  Coffeehouse

 

 

Onatah Coffee Inc – 604-898-5251

6-40437 Tantalus Rd, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

 

Starbucks – 604-815-4334

510 – 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, BC V8B 0G8

 

 

Lodging

 

 

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

 

 

 

 

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

 

 

Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company – 604-892-2603

37801 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 978, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7

 

 

Mountain Retreat Hotel & Suites – 604-815-0883

38922 Progress Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0K5

 

Lodging – Motels

 

 

August Jack Motor Inn – 604-892-3504

37947 Cleveland Ave, Box 373, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3

 

Sea to Sky Hotel – 604-898-4874

40330 Tantalus Way, PO Box 310, Garibaldi Highlands (Squamish), BC V0N 1T0

 

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

 

 

Glacier Gallery Bed & Breakfast – 604-898-9775

1071 Glacier View Dr, Squamish (Garibaldi Highlands), BC V0N 1T0

 

Glacier View B&B – 604-898-1630

40531 Thunderbird Ridge, Box 3786, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

 

Meadowbrook Bed & Breakfast – 604-815-3022

41432 Meadow Ave, Box 442 Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

 

Nu-Salya Chalet – 1-877-604-9005

2014 Glacier Heights Pl, Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0

 

 

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

 

 

 

 

RV & Camping

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Other Attractions

 

 

Antiques

 

 

 

 

Art Galleries

 

 

Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse -  604-898-3333

41950 Government Rd, Box 100, Brackendale, BC V8B 0A1

 

The CRS Trading Post - Native Art Gallery – 604-896-0001

Box 107 Britannia Beach, BC V8B 0A1

 

Gift Shops/ Specialty

 

 

Billie’s Bouquet Ltd – 604-892-9232

38082 Cleveland Ave, Box 1736, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2

 

Cassiar Mountain Jade Store – 604-896-0077

Box 157, Britannia Beach, BC V0N 1J0

 

Gold Trail Jewellers, Inc – 604-896-0280

Box 131, Hwy 99, Britannia Beach, BC V0N 1J0

 

The Hive – 604-815-4483

38016 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 128, Squamish, BC V8B 0A1

 

Lotus Art Supplies – 604-815-4330

38055 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 796, Squamish, BC V8B 0A6

 

Treasured Gift Creations – 604-892-7524

PO Box 1283, Squamish, BC V8B 0A9

 

Golf

 

 

Squamish Valley Golf & Country Club – 604-898-9521

2458 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V8B 0H8

 

Museums