lazyman_1 Says: This is one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles anywhere in BC. From across the river, you can watch the eagles as they are perched in the treetops. Also at specified times of the day, ( i'm told 7-8 am and 3-4 pm) if you're lucky, you'll be able to spot the eagles...
Howe Sound Brewery - FREE BEER
lazyman_1 Says: There are actually 3 separate sections to this restaurant. there is a sports bar, a finer restaurant and a micro brewery. the great thing about Howe sound brewery is they will let you sample any of the beers they have on tap (usually 4 or 5) the samplesizes are generous,...
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SAVE ON FOODS SUPERSTORE: SAVE ON FOODS
jhorsfield30 Says: With a few supermarkets in town, I have found the save on foods to be about the best..Even though, each has deals of the week, use each on to get the best discounts
Carmanah Says: If you're not wearing the proper footwear while hiking around the Chief in Squamish, you might want to think twice about hiking. I found that my old combat boots were worn a little too thin. I felt my feet slipping around whenever I was walking along the stairs and the dusty...
Carmanah Says: No, it's not really a beach in the traditional sense of the term. Don't expect to go sunbathing here! Britannia Beach is a tiny unincorporated community located along the Sea to Sky highway (Hwy 99) between Vancouver and Squamish. Initially founded as a copper mining...
Carmanah Says: One of the most famous short hikes in south-western BC. The hike takes you along the back of the Stawamus Chief (aka "the Chief") where you climb to the very top. The view from the top is supposed to be amazing... just don't fall off the cliff as there is a sheer drop-off...
Carmanah Says: The most famous hike in Squamish is the Stawamus Chief Trail. The trail takes you along the back of the chief up to the top of the granite rock where you can look down the face of the cliff. The view from above is supposed to be spectacular, as you could see all the...
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This disused copper mine is a National Historic Site. You will have an opportunity to ride an undergrond guided train, view live demonstrations of mining...
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Q: I'm curious if anyone has hiked to the top of the Stawamus Chief Trail (aka "The Chief") in Squamish. I attempted to hike it a...

A: Hehe... no idea. All I know is that I usually go hiking through the local mountains once every summer. I wasn't planning to do rock climbing though... I'm a coward when...
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Ideally located midway between Vancouver and Whistler, so Squamish is the ideal location for family, and your vacation. With a population of approximately 15,000 people, Squamish is big enough to have...
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An afternoon hiking the Chief!

It was a typical hot August afternoon, and I was at work. I remember looking outside and thinking of how much I'd like to go hiking on one of my days off. At first I thought I'd enjoy hiking along...
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Visit an Underappreciated town Before its too late

Smack dab in the middle of the sea to sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler, I believe that Squamish is overshadowed by the two more famous cities that flank it. maybe you've stopped for gas or...
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Your Gateway to the entire Sea To Sky Corridor

The corridor cities include: * Britannia Beach * Squamish * Whistler * Pemberton * Britannia Beach Britannia Beach originally came to be because of a mineral discovery by Dr. A. A. Forbes in 1888,...
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Squamish is about a 1 hour drive north of Vancouver, roughly halfway beween Vancouver and Whistler. It is at the head of Howe Sound, where the Sea to Sky highway leaves the sea, heading for the sky.
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