Welcome & How to Use This Guide

Welcome to Squamish! This guide is here to help you explore the town, find great places to eat and drink, and get out on the trails, rivers, and mountains.

Inside you’ll find local tips, favourite spots, and ideas for adventures—big or small. Conditions can change quickly here, so use this guide as inspiration and check with our team for the latest info before heading out.

Squamish is a friendly, welcoming town, and the outdoors are meant to be enjoyed responsibly. Have fun, stay safe, and make the most of your time here!

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Our Weekly Favourites

Not climbing or biking? Here’s a list of some of the cool spots in town!

  • The BAG (Brackendale Art Gallery)
  • Tricksters
  • Arrow Wood Games
  • The Chieftan
  • Cliffside Cider
  • The Backyard
  • Howe Sound Brewing
  • Sea to Sky Gondola –  if you hike up then it’s only a $20 gondola down!

Getting Around

Here without a car? No problem, here’s an overview of how you can get around and explore the area!

  • BCTransit The local bus system is a bit slow and not frequent but it works! Payment: Exact change OR card only using the UMO AppCost. $2 per trip, or $4 for a day pass
  • Poparide A popular rideshare platform where you can carpool with drivers already heading to Squamish or Whistler. Budget-friendly and flexible. Discount Code: Email us to get $5 off.
  • Coastal Rides Via their app book a ride on-demand or schedule in advance for local trips, trailhead drop-offs, or transfers between Squamish, Whistler, and Vancouver.
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Why visit Squamish?

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Activity and Event calendars

  • Arc’teryx Climbing Academy celebrates climbing culture, where runners and climbers can gather, learn, and share their love of the mountains.
  • Squamish Enduro showcases the best enduro race trails on earth, and is Canada’s largest enduro race.
  • The Squamish 50 races, the 50 mile race boasts over 85% singletrack and 11,000 feet of climbing.
  • The Haulback marathon XC mountain bike race highlights Squamish’s renowned trail network.
  • RBC GranFondo is a stunning point-to-point cycling journey along the famous Sea to Sky Corridor.

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