Tourism Squamish

05/30/2025

With Father's Day just around the corner (just 2 weeks away!) we've got some suggestions for activities and fun stuff to do. Celebrate the day with one of these awesome Dad-approved Squamish activities: https://www.exploresquamish.com/news/squamish-day-trips-you-should-take-with-your-dad/

05/29/2025

Whether your visiting Squamish or live here, Create Makerspace is a fantastic creative hub offering workshops, memberships, and access to tools- a place where you can learn, create, and connect.

From woodworking and pottery to textiles and 3D printing, each week is packed with hands-on ways to get creative 🛠️ Shape, stitch, sculpt, or print, it's a wonderful space explore your craft or learn a new one! Head over to their profile to see what’s coming up!

05/28/2025

From tiny toes to substantial stompers, it’s hard to put a foot wrong when it comes to choosing a great hike in Squamish. Of course we've got quite a few recommendations to get you started if you're not sure where to go, or you can sign yourself up for a guided hike from a local operator! Discover them here: https://www.exploresquamish.com/things-to-do/activities-adventures/hiking/

HIKING TIPS:
🥾 Research your hike in advance - know how long it takes, the landmarks, how much elevation you will gain and know where the snow line is
🥾Pack the essentials, no matter how big or small the adventure
🥾Wear appropriate footwear with ankle support
🥾Bring extra food, water and clothing as weather and conditions in the mountains can change instantly
🥾Pack out what you pack in to help keep our area clean

You can always visit the Visitor Information Centre in the Squamish Adventure Centre for maps, guidebooks, suggested trail routes and everything you need to know to help plan your day out.

05/27/2025

"Coffee, coastline views and quiet canyon hikes..."
Yep, sounds like a normal day in Squamish!

Written by Taryn Eyton My hometown of Squamish, BC, is wedged between the ocean and the mountains partway between Whistler and Vancouver, so it’s a pretty outdoorsy place to live. The Trans Canada Trail runs right through nearly every neighbourhood — as part of the Sea to Sky Trail — and local...

05/27/2025

Tourism Squamish is hiring!
✅ Love the outdoors?
✅ Want a summer job that makes a difference?

Tourism Squamish is hiring Destination Stewards.
Spend your summer outside helping visitors, sharing local tips, handing out Red Bags, and protecting the places we love. You’ll explore popular trails and recreation spots while making Squamish even better.

$22/hr, 24 to 32 hours per week
🗓️ June to August
📍 Must live in Squamish

Apply now: https://www.exploresquamish.com/careers/

05/26/2025

Next in our series of 'hand holding yummy food in front of an iconic Squamish location', we present to you - ICE CREAM!🍦 Because who doesn't love ice cream?

We're stoked that with summer just around the corner our Squamish Treat Trail is in full swing. Both Narwhals Ice Cream and Paradise Valley Campground are back open for business. So grab your maps from the Squamish Adventure Centre, then navigate your way from shop to shop, tasting ice cream, candy, donuts and cookies, collecting stamps to earn your prize.

PS. If you don't love ice cream.... what's wrong with you?!

05/23/2025

Do you understand the impacts of loving it to death? The places we love are being harmed... check out these 6 major impact areas that we are focusing on to bring awareness

05/22/2025

The rainbow connection🌈 With love and support from local businesses and incredible organizations like Sea to Sky Allies and Pride Squamish, we're proud to see the growth in Squamish for 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Coming up on June 1st we'll see the first Pride Parade in downtown Squamish (held by Pride Squamish), along with returning event 'Old Town, New Queens', Pride night at the Britannia Mine Museum on June 14th. For other events and conversations that promote, support, and educate, please follow Sea 2 Sky Allies and Pride Squamish.

* negative comments on this post will NOT BE TOLERATED. Everyone is welcome to Squamish.

05/21/2025

Squamish, meet your new ride!🚲 Evolve e-bike share has officially rolled into town with 75 shiny e-bikes ready to zip you from downtown to the Adventure Centre and beyond!
This pilot program is all about fun, freedom, and fewer car rides- it’s the perfect way to get around town the easy (and eco-friendly) way. You can find bikes near you in real time and rent them with the Evo app.

05/20/2025

Squamish is an adventure lover’s paradise—whether you’re here to climb, ride, paddle, or hike, chances are you’ll want to sleep close to the action. But before you set up camp, it’s important to know where camping is allowed (and where it isn’t).

Read our Squamish Camping Guide here: https://www.exploresquamish.com/plan/camping-guide/

05/19/2025

We hope your long weekend was full of Squamish magic✨