Fall In Squamish – Activities And Things To Do

Fall In Squamish – Activities And Things To Do

Fall is an exceptional time of year to escape the city, and Squamish is the perfect place to do so. With its close proximity to Vancouver, fall in Squamish offers visitors plenty to see and do.

As you depart from the Vancouver along the Sea To Sky Highway, you will feel your stresses left behind. Vistas of the ocean meeting snow-capped mountains will greet you upon your arrival Squamish. The unique geography of Squamish encompasses all the best features of a West Coast British Columbia destination.

With green forests, ocean, misty days, lakes, rivers and snowcapped mountain, Squamish is an eyeful. These diverse landscapes allow for many types of activities and adventures. In turn, this has earned Squamish the reputation as the adventure capital of Canada.

To help you plan your next adventure, we have created this guide to our favorite activities and things to do this fall in Squamish. 

Hiking

Squamish is a popular fall hiking destination. With most trails at lower elevations open year round, hiking is accessible to all skills and abilities.

Insiders Fall Hiking Travel Tip: Hiking is a great rainy day activity. The uncrowded trails tend to stay drier due to the heavy forest coverage.

Eagle Watching

Squamish is home to one of the largest populations of the wintering bald eagle. Enjoy these magnificent birds in their natural habitat from November to February.

Insiders Fall Eagle Viewing Tip: The best vantage point to view these birds from is the river.

Horseback Riding

Find your inner cowboy with trail rides located in the Upper Squamish Valley. Take to horseback and enjoy trail rides meandering through the river surrounded by mountain vistas.

Insiders Fall Horseback Riding  Tip: Book your tour when the bald eagles are in town. You’ll have the pleasure of  viewing these birds watching via horseback.

4×4 Off Road Buggy & ATV  Tours

Explore the Callaghan Valley by ATV or 4×4 off-road buggy tour. Located  just 40 minutes north of Squamish, you can view the old growth forest and the NorthAir historical gold mine site. 

Insiders Fall ATV & Off-Road Buggy Tip: This is the perfect rainy day activity to bring out the inner puddle jumping child inside of you.

Fly Fishing

Squamish is a world class anglers destination that has fishing opportunities year round. The cooler fall weather brings Chum and Trout to the river systems.

Insiders Fall Fly Fishing Tip: Book a local guide to find the best location for fall conditions.

All these activities and more are accessible just 45 minutes from Vancouver. Even though it is perfect for a fall day trip, we recommend spending more time exploring Squamish.