Activities & Attractions

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.

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Whether you prefer to dip your paddle into lakes, streams, rivers or the ocean, Squamish has it!The opportunity to reconnect with nature and see local Squamish wildlife is endless.

There are precious few spots on the globe where wind, water and land combine to provide flawless conditions for wind surfing and kite boarding. The Squamish Spit at the mouth of the Squamish River is one of those places with warm wind and sunshine.

Squamish is recognized as one of the world’s top rock climbing destinations. This is largely due to the deliciously sticky granite that is found all over town. Typically, the granite around Squamish is compact and bullet hard in nature with cracks and corners defining the obvious climbable lines. However the sheets of perfect rock between the cracks are not unclimbable deserts.

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.

The sheer variety of hiking and sightseeing opportunities in the Squamish area is truly staggering to the imagination. No matter where, or what type of hiking experience you seek, the Squamish area can deliver it in awe-inspiring beauty.

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.

If you're the kind of golfer that appreciates being in nature then golfing in Squamish is your dream with two truly unique courses from the open and friendly Squamish Valley Golf Course or the one of a kind Furry Creek with the internationally known 18th hole.

Squamish offers rides and trails to thrill just about everyone from the first timer to the experienced horseback rider.

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 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.

Where The Bald Eagles Soar

San Juan Capistrano has its swallows, and Mexico is renowned for the annual return of Monarch butterflies. Squamish, too, has its own migration marvel. The Squamish area is graced every year with one of the greatest concentrations of wintering bald eagles in the world.

Welcome to the home of some of the greatest mountain biking in Canada. Squamish offers a huge variety of trails for mountain bikers of any experience level.  Situated in a valley with surrounding mountains there are endless kilometers of mountain biking trails. From gentle cruises in the estuary and friendly cross country trail to hairball downhill descents.

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.

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!

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!

Experience beautiful Howe Sound from the water.