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What Are the Must-See Places in Squamish?

Halfway between Vancouver's busy streets and Whistler's tourist hub sits Squamish, a town with so much to see you might not know where to begin. With towering mountains and forests on one side and ever - spanning ocean surrounded by mountains…
Elfin Lakes Hikes: Squamish Winter Hiking Trail Spotlight

Elfin Lakes Hikes: Squamish Winter Hiking Trail Spotlight

Hike: June - October Snowshoe, Ski, Splitboard: Nov - May Snowshoe rentals: Valhalla Pure Gain: 600m in 11 km Time: 6- 8 hours for 22km round trip Elfin Lakes  is a local favourite hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing…
Things to Do in Squamish This Winter
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Things to Do in Squamish This Winter

Squamish truly becomes a winter wonderland when the snow starts to fall. There is no shortage of things to do in the region. Here is a light of our top things to do in Squamish this winter. This is just a brief sampling of the many of things…
Insider’s Guide to Fall In Squamish

Insider’s Guide to Fall In Squamish

 The crisp, shorter days are a sure sign that fall has arrived in Squamish, BC. This time of year tends to bring a bit more precipitation to the area, however there are still many great activities and things to do this fall in Squamish. We…
Top 5 Fall Squamish Hikes
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Top 5 Fall Squamish Hikes

Top 5 Fall Hikes in Squamish Fall is here in full force in Squamish. There’s no better way to enjoy the crisp weather and get your fill of nature before winter than to take a walk on one of Squamish’s top 5 hiking trails. Although the sun…
Local Spotlight: Rope Runner Aerial Park
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Local Spotlight: Rope Runner Aerial Park

Squamish is known as the ‘outdoor capital of Canada’, with seemingly endless activities available for kids of all ages. One addition to the activity roster in Squamish is the Roper Runner Course, located near the Squamish Adventure center.…
Squamish Lake Guide
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Squamish Lake Guide

Squamish Lake Guide - The Best Places to Take a Pre or Post Adventure Dip After spending your days exploring the trails around town and working up a sweat, it’s time to cool off in one of Squamish’s many lakes. There are many to choose…
Squamish Summer Bucket List
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Squamish Summer Bucket List - Top Activities & Things to do

As you ramp up your summer plans, we wanted to help you with this Squamish Summer Bucket list of the best things to do in and around Squamish BC. 
Going Underground at Britannia Mine Museum
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Going Underground at Britannia Mine Museum

Do you want to catch the modern-day version of gold fever? Head for the Britannia Mine Museum to try your hand at gold panning while learning about local rock and mineral activities. At the site, you can even ride on an underground mine train while touring the museum!