Guidebook for Squamish
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brews, serving food until 11pm (latest place in Squamish). ATM Chas machine on site.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Howe Sound Brewing
37801 Cleveland AveLocal brews, serving food until 11pm (latest place in Squamish). ATM Chas machine on site.
Shopping
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
1200 Hunter PlLocal outdoor equipment store
Climb On Equipment
37873 Cleveland AveLocal climbing store.
Bike repairs, sales, Giant, Santa Cruz stockist
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tantalus Bike Shop
40194 Glenalder PlBike repairs, sales, Giant, Santa Cruz stockist
Corsa Cycles
38123 Cleveland AveBig selection of bikes.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy with milk, eggs and basics.
Nesters Groceries
This is where I shop predominantly. Butchery / seafood department on site. Fresh produce. Wide selection of products. Pharmacy on site.
Best place to buy seafood, meat (local organic), good selection of international foods and great service
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nesters Market
630-1200 Hunter PlBest place to buy seafood, meat (local organic), good selection of international foods and great service
Everything Else
10a -3p every Saturday in the summer. Local artists, organic produce, great vibe. The place to start your weekend. Downtown.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Squamish Farmers' Market
37996 Cleveland Ave10a -3p every Saturday in the summer. Local artists, organic produce, great vibe. The place to start your weekend. Downtown.
Step outside my front door and enjoy the park next to my home. There is a kids playground and many easy hiking trails that wonder through the forest. They are well marked and circular. If you start a trail it will eventually bring you back to a similar spot you began. Good reception in their will allow you to use your phone for maps although the small trails aren’t on the map, you will at least be able to see how far you are from my street if you are winding through the forest and wondering how far or what direction to get back home. This is a rock climbing meca. You will see climbers out on any dry day. It’s a friendly neighbourhood and everyone on the trail is helpful and welcoming. Jogging shoes are fine but expect to get them a bit muddy if wet.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoke Bluffs Park
Smoke Bluffs TrailStep outside my front door and enjoy the park next to my home. There is a kids playground and many easy hiking trails that wonder through the forest. They are well marked and circular. If you start a trail it will eventually bring you back to a similar spot you began. Good reception in their will allow you to use your phone for maps although the small trails aren’t on the map, you will at least be able to see how far you are from my street if you are winding through the forest and wondering how far or what direction to get back home. This is a rock climbing meca. You will see climbers out on any dry day. It’s a friendly neighbourhood and everyone on the trail is helpful and welcoming. Jogging shoes are fine but expect to get them a bit muddy if wet.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take a quick dip in the water and climb some short routes
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murrin Provincial Park
Browning Lake TrailGreat place to take a quick dip in the water and climb some short routes
The locals swim and hang out, 15 minute drive north
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brohm Lake
The locals swim and hang out, 15 minute drive north
Public pool with hot tub and kids area, ice rink and playing fields. 5 min drive or 20-25 min walk
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brennan Park Recreation Centre
1009 Centennial WayPublic pool with hot tub and kids area, ice rink and playing fields. 5 min drive or 20-25 min walk
Sightseeing
Best place to enjoy the views of Squamish and hike or take a beverage overlooking the Howe Sound. Ride the gondola up and down or hike up (1-3.5 hrs) then down load.
5-10 min drive
387 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carretera Sea to Sky
36800 British Columbia 99Best place to enjoy the views of Squamish and hike or take a beverage overlooking the Howe Sound. Ride the gondola up and down or hike up (1-3.5 hrs) then down load.
5-10 min drive
This is near the Gondola. Hike the huge granite monolith that shadows Squamish from the south. The hiker route is well marked and has wooden stairs that make the path accessible to anyone who is comfortable hiking a steep hill. This hike is great for a family who are very active and relatively fit, but who still want the convenience of walking an established trail. I have friends who bring their 6 year old to hike this but it is a really big day for that age. Mostly this hike is suited to older ages and I don’t recommend it for anyone who has difficulty hiking because it is very long and steep. While mostly stairs in the technical sections, it can be very tiring for someone who has difficulty hiking or doing cardio fitness activities. The good thing is you can always go up as far as you like at your own pace and turn around anywhere and get back down the same way up. The Forrest is beautiful and makes the hike so worthwhile irrespective of if you summit or not. Summit views are amazing. Note the Sea To Sky Gondola (near the Chief hike) offers a similar view and does not require hiking.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stawamus Chief
38049 3 AveThis is near the Gondola. Hike the huge granite monolith that shadows Squamish from the south. The hiker route is well marked and has wooden stairs that make the path accessible to anyone who is comfortable hiking a steep hill. This hike is great for a family who are very active and relatively fit, but who still want the convenience of walking an established trail. I have friends who bring their 6 year old to hike this but it is a really big day for that age. Mostly this hike is suited to older ages and I don’t recommend it for anyone who has difficulty hiking because it is very long and steep. While mostly stairs in the technical sections, it can be very tiring for someone who has difficulty hiking or doing cardio fitness activities. The good thing is you can always go up as far as you like at your own pace and turn around anywhere and get back down the same way up. The Forrest is beautiful and makes the hike so worthwhile irrespective of if you summit or not. Summit views are amazing. Note the Sea To Sky Gondola (near the Chief hike) offers a similar view and does not require hiking.