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Take a look at some of the reasons why I'm proud to call Squamish my home...
The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada
Welcome to Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Located halfway between downtown Vancouver and Whistlers high alpine, Squamish is where the ocean meets the mountains in Sea to Sky country.
Hiking in Squamish
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!
People of Squamish
Besides the array of outdoor activities, people choose Squamish because the community is made up of diverse people that are working together to find a balance between work, nature, and themselves.
Mountain Biking in Squamish
For mountain biking, its widely known that it really doesnt get much better than British Columbia. With the world famous extreme North Shore and Whistler a stones throw away, Squamish stands out with an unparalleled variety of trails.
Cross Country Skiing in Squamish
A memorable Nordic skiing adventure is waiting for you on some of the most scenic alpine terrain in North America. The Squamish area is renowned for its stunning mountain vistas, more-than-generous snowfalls, and wide range of cross-country skiing trail systems.
Technical Freeride MTB in Squamish - Through My Eyes with Aaron Chase
See through the goggles of freeride MTB master, Aaron Chase, as he takes to the deep woods of Squamish to session a crazy log drop and a burly creek gap.
Rock Climbing in Squamish
Squamish is one of the worlds top rock climbing destinations. 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.
Family Friendly Activities in Squamish
Squamish is the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. This doesn't mean that you have to be an "extreme" family to enjoy all that Squamish has have to offer. There is plenty to choose from for families.
GoPro: Squamish Shredding
Trennon Paynter spends the afternoon shredding trails on his dual-sport bike in the beautiful wilderness of Squamish, British Colombia.
Kiteboarding in Squamish
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 Sea to Sky Gondola
Squamish, British Columbia made the recently released New York Times "52 Places to Go in 2015" List! The incredible 22 million dollar Sea to Sky Gondola has to be one of the reasons why.
Explore Squamish - Hardwired for Adventure
Squamish is where the ocean meets the mountains in Sea to Sky country. It lies at the crossroads between incomparable outdoor recreation and unforgettable West Coast culture.