Activities & Attractions

The Squamish area has the greatest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the world. Between late November and March, literally thousands of eagles call the Brackendale area of Squamish home - making eagle viewing and eagle tours an incredbile attraction.

Peak eagle viewing is from mid-December to mid-January.

Whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush or spectacular scenery and pristine wildlife, there are several white water and flat water rafting tour options available in the Squamish area.

The wild waters of the Squamish River watershed offer water sport possibilities for people of all levels of experience.

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See the hidden gems of Squamish on a guided sightseeing tour with a Squamish local.

Explore via private luxury SUV, hot rod, horseback, helicopter or plane or even on foot!

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For mountain biking, it’s widely known that it really doesn’t get much better than the Sea to Sky region of British Columbia. With the world famous extreme North Shore and Whistler a stones throw away, Squamish stands out with an unparalleled variety of trails.

If you’re on this page you already know Squamish is one of the worlds top rock climbing destinations. This is largely due to the deliciously sticky granite that is found all over town. Most famous of course is the Stawamus Chief, the second largest granite monolith in the world with enough routes to keep anyone busy for years. Here routes range from casual scrambles to 5.14 test pieces.

The mountain environment around Squamish offers abundant ski touring adventures. A favourite destination is the Elfin Lakes hut or the Red Heather hut in the Diamond Head area of Garibaldi Provincial Park, offering a wide range of terrain and backdrops that even the nearby Whistler backcountry can't top.

The scenic alpine terrain around Squamish makes for great snowshoeing. The mountains surrounding Squamish get an average of 2,300 mm (90 in) of precipitation annually, which means a generous amount of snow accumulates in the winter months.

The scenic alpine terrain around Squamish makes for great cross-country skiing. The mountains surrounding Squamish get an average of 2,300 mm (90 in) of precipitation annually, which means a generous amount of snow accumulates in the winter months.

If there's fresh snow, stop at Brandywine Falls Provincial Park for some ungroomed, cross-country trekking.

Experience the panoramic beauty of Squamish from the air. A birds eye view of "paradise" is unforgettable year round. PS. Don't forget your camera!

The area surrounding Squamish is renowned for its stunning inlets, coastal mountains, glacier lakes and flowing rivers and valleys, as one of British Columbia's magnificent wonders.

Whether you prefer to dip your paddle into lakes, streams, rivers or the ocean, Squamish has it!

Before Squamish was discovered as an outdoor recreation mecca, it was a world-renowned destination for anglers. The surrounding freshwater rivers, lakes and saltwater of the Howe Sound have a wide variety of fish. The rivers including the Mamquam, Cheakamus, Squamish, and Elaho have been known to run thick with all five Pacific varieties of salmon as well as Dolly Varden Char and Cutthroat Trout.

If you're the kind of golfer that appreciates being in nature then golfing in Squamish is your dream with three truly unique courses

There are seemingly endless hikes to choose from in the Squamish area. From ocean walks and river walks to hikes in the forest or up the mountainside, there is something for everyone!

There are both short and long strolls, beginner to advanced walks, and gentle to strenuous hikes.

Squamish offers rides and trails to thrill just about everyone from the first timer to the experienced horseback rider. There are guided trail rides, with full day, half day, hourly and overnighter rates.

There are precious few spots on the globe where wind, water and land combine to provide flawless conditions for wind surfing and kite boarding.

There is a wide variety of kayaking experiences in Squamish from white water experiences to easy beginner rivers such as the Mamquam, which flows directly through Squamish, to the short-but-fast rush of the Upper Cheakamus river to the north, a world class grade 4-5 run. The Elaho River offers almost year-round adventure of a grade 3-4 nature.

Clean, fresh ocean and mountain air, gorgeous surroundings and an endless variety of active, healthy activities for you to experience. Explore pristine natural settings and soak up the areas relaxed but adventurous atmosphere.

Experience beautiful Howe Sound from the water.

Whether you rent a power boat for an hour or two from the Squamish Marina or you sail here in your own sail boat the vista's are spectacular and experiencing the Howe Sound from the beauty and tranquility of the water is a treat you will not soon forget.