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LIBRARY - FOR A READ

LIBRARY - FOR A READ, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Public Library Hours of OperationMonday: 1:00PM to 8:00PMTuesday: 1:00PM to 8:00 PMWednesday: 1:00PM to 8:00PMThursday: 1:00PM to 8:00PMFriday: 10:00AM to 4:00PMSaturday: 10:00AM to 4:00PMSunday: 10:00AM to 4:00PMHolidays: ClosedContact:Address37907 2nd AvenueP.O.Box... 

REC CENTRE FOR ICE, SWIM, AND FOOTBALL!

REC CENTRE FOR ICE, SWIM, AND FOOTBALL!, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Brennan Park Recreation Centre provides programs that reflect your lifestyle and help you achieve your personal health goals.Excellent community resource with plenty for all ages adn interestsoffer a variety of programs:Specialized preschool programs Sports and outdoor... 

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park, Squamish

 Pat&ZoAnn Says:  Four Lakes Trail is an easy hike arond four lakes (obviously) in Garibaldi Park, near Squamish, BC. It took the 14 of us about 2 1/2 hours, but we stopped a few times to view the sights. 

Swim and hike at Alice Lake

Swim and hike at Alice Lake, Squamish

 trvlrtom Says:  Alice Lake is a popular BC Provincial park located on the Sea to Sky highway just north of Squamish. We spend two days here and found that there was plenty of things to do. Alice Lake has two swimming and picnic areas, busy with families. There are also several hiking trails... 

Shannon Falls

Shannon Falls, Squamish

 GuthrieColin Says:  Shannon Falls is often sited as one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada. At 335 m (1,105 feet) it is one extremely large waterfall and to add to its draw, the waterfall is accessible by a very short paved pathway. The renovation of the park in recent years has cost $325,000... 

Shannon Falls

Shannon Falls, Squamish

 cfuentesm Says:  A beautiful stop along the Squamish region. Give it an hour or so so you can walk up along the river, till you reach the view point of these huge falls. 

Squamish Tourist Information Center

Squamish Tourist Information Center, Squamish

 lazyman_1 Says:  Modelled after Calgary's saddledome, the tourist information center is a great place to stop and grab a coffee while you're planning what to do in Squamish. The staff really knew their way around the city and there were countless flyers, brochures and maps of squamish and... 

Eagle sanctuary

Eagle sanctuary, Squamish

 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... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Squamish knit/gelato shop: amazing icecream and cool crowds

Squamish knit/gelato shop: amazing icecream and cool crowds, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Great selecton of icecream(20items), soups, sandwiches, toast, tea, coffee, drinks..No need to leave, Whiskey Icecream + Pumpkin flavouring and the chicken and wild rice soup with lovely bread. 

Chef Big D's: Huge portions and possibly the best sandwich ever!

Chef Big D's: Huge portions and possibly the best sandwich ever!, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Great little cafe with friendly staff, prompt service and open msot days, serves a great crowd. Club sandwich with chips - the chips are amazing and lovely texture and the sandwiches are huge 

Howe Sound Brewery - FREE BEER

Howe Sound Brewery - FREE BEER, Squamish

 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,... 

Transportation  

Getting around squamish and brackendale and garib

Getting around squamish and brackendale and garib, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Fare Information1 August 2003 Cash Fare Adult $1.75 Senior* $1.50 Student to Gr. 12** $1.25 Child under 5 years no charge Book of 20 Tickets Adult $29.00 Senior* $24.00 Student** $24.00 DayPass Adult $3.25 Senior* $2.75 Student** $2.75 Monthly Pass Adult $39.00 Senior*... 

Commuting to Van and whistler

Commuting to Van and whistler, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  SQUAMISH TO WHISTLER AND VANCOUVER.GET 25% OFF WITH ISIC CARD.GENERALLY TAKES ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS ABOUT 6 TIMES PER DAYWWW.GREYHOUND.CA 

Shopping  

Trinity Romance Shop: Sex toys in Squamish

Trinity Romance Shop: Sex toys in Squamish, Squamish

 Jane_212 Says:  We were recently on vacation on the west coast, and stumbled upon this little gem Trinity Romance Shop. Unlike some adult shops I've seen this one was very upscale, and geared more towards women. They had everything from toys, to lubes, to lingerie, and a great book section.... 

SAVE ON FOODS SUPERSTORE: SAVE ON FOODS

SAVE ON FOODS SUPERSTORE: SAVE ON FOODS, Squamish

 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 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Bring good hiking boots

Bring good hiking boots, Squamish

 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... 

Off The Beaten Path  

CAP COLLEGE

CAP COLLEGE, Squamish

 jhorsfield30 Says:  The Squamish campus of Capilano College initially opened in 1973 to serve the Howe Sound communities of Squamish, Whistler, Mount Currie and Pemberton.In addition, local community members and people can use the local IT resource there for study and work.Located in the... 

Britannia Beach

Britannia Beach, Squamish

 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... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking the Chief

Hiking the Chief, Squamish

 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... 

Favorites  

Hiking around Squamish

Hiking around Squamish, Squamish

 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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Questions and Answers

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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... 

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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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GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

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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!

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 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

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 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

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 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 BC

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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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