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Meet The Nieghborhood
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Meet The Neighborhoods

The neighborhoods around Squamish are easy to learn. Each one has its advantages and drawbacks. One neighborhood simply might fit your unique needs better than another.  Squamish is composed of five distinct neighborhoods. Each neighborhood…

5 Things You Might Not Know About Winter in Squamish

Winter might just be my personal favourite season in Squamish. There are a few great reasons why, with the top one probably being the west coast powder!  We created this list of 5 things you might not know about winters in Squamish. Let us…
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Powabunga - Will Winter 2018 Set Snowfall Records?

When its pouring in Squamish in November, its usually dumping powder in the alpine. Winter in Squamish is magical and if you are an outdoor enthusiast then there is no shortage of snow-related adventure sports in the region. The biggest question…
Rising Interest Rates

Rising Interest Rates and the Possible Impacts on Squamish

There is no denying that the Squamish real estate market is red hot and has been for a few years now. The demand for homes far exceeds the available housing. Prices have continued to rise and there is no plateau on the horizon. However, it will…
Development Update

Development Update

Development Update Squamish is considered a fire-hot real estate market but the demand for housing typically exceeds the available units. Often people have to search for an extended time period to find a home for sale that they can afford.…
Would you leave Squamish for $200,000?
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Would you leave Squamish for $200,000?

Would you Leave Squamish for $200,000? There is no denying the fact that the cost to live in Squamish is getting high.In recent years, the appearance of Squamish has really grown into its own unique adventure town. Nowadays, there are microbreweries,…

Backcountry Brewing Honored as BC’s Best New Craft Brewery at BC Beer Awards

At the largest BC Beer Awards to date and competing against nearly 100 other breweries and almost 900 other beers within BC, Backcountry won numerous awards in some of the mostly hotly contested style categories. In the German Pale Lager category,…

Local Love: By Wild & Heart

If you have spent anytime in downtown Squamish, it is likely that you have checked out our Local Fave for shopping: Wild and Heart. Wild and Heart is a chic clothing store in downtown Squamish that focuses on encouraging and supporting the…
Serving the Communities Growing Demand for Shared Working Space
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The Common: Serving the Communities Growing Demand for Shared Working Space

A new boutique co-working space recently opened in Downtown Squamish. The space serves as a brick and mortar office for local entrepreneurs and telecommuters to work from, while offering opportunities for collaboration, connection and networking. The…

The Insider Guide to SUP in Squamish

In recent years, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has become a phenomenon and holds appeal for a variety of people. Maybe you're trying to enjoy some time in the sun, maybe you're looking for an active rest day, or maybe you're trying to strengthen…
Mobile Office: How to Start Your Own Business

Mobile Office: How to Start Your Own Business

Could you join the emerging Digital Squamish and fund your Squamish Adventure? The beauty and appeal of living in Squamish is Canada’s worst kept secret this has led to rising house prices and livings costs. Squamish is already attracting…

Fresh and Easy: Blackberry and Honey Almond Salad Recipe

Blackberry season is finally here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve become hooked on the small, sweet and tart berries. After work I spent quick twenty minutes picking a fridge full of berries and I was stuck. Aside from freezing…