Squamish, BC

Squamish is known as The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada™. Located on Highway 99 (a one hour scenic drive from Vancouver), you will find Squamish filled with breathtaking views and a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from: windsurfing, mountain biking, scuba-diving, hiking, golfing, fishing, and well known for some of the best rock climbing in North America.

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Visit the second largest granite monolith in the world, Stawamus Chief at 650 metres, with surrounding cliffs and offering a spectacular view. Stawamus Chief is known for one of the best rock climbing opportunities in North America. Hiking trails are also offered with astonishing views of the mountains, Howe Sound, and Squamish - located adjacent to Shannon Falls Provincial Park at Squamish, B.C.

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Shannon Falls British Columbia

Shannon Falls Provincial Park offers a boardwalk nearby giving you a breathtaking view of the third highest waterfall in British Columbia, a popular picnic destination with picnic tables located along Shannon Creek and the Loggers Sports Field. The park is along the Sea-to-Sky Coastal Highway on the east side of Highway 99, just south of Stawamus Chief Mountain.

http://www.shannonfalls.com/

British Columbia Museum of Mining

Located 10 minutes south of Squamish on Hwy 99 at Britannia Beach, this national historic site dates back to 1888, when Dr. Forbes discovered copper at Britannia Mountain. The BC Museum of Mining takes you into our history, offers changing exhibits, and special events.

http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org/

West Coast Railway Heritage Park and Museum

Welcome to British Columbia’s Railway Heritage! The museum has 65 pieces of railway heritage collections, including some of the oldest pieces dating back to 1890, and the West Coast Railway Heritage Park is open to the public throughout the year, located on Government Rd in Squamish, BC.

http://www.wcra.org/

Brackendale Eagles

Brackendale is the destination for eagle viewing. Through November to mid February, thousands of eagles can be viewed. The town of Brackendale is just north of Squamish, and eagle viewing takes place from the Tenderfoot Creek Fish hatchery in the Cheakamus Valley. This town is well known for the largest gathering of bald eagles in North America.

http://www.brackendaleeagles.com/

ABC’s Popular TV Series: Men in Trees

Chieftain Hotel is proud to be the home of ABC’s popular TV series “Men in Trees” starring Anne Heche. The beautiful astonishing background scenes of Squamish, BC are what you see when watching episodes of this television series, and the Chieftain Hotel is the home for filming. Click on the link below and view the Behind the Scenes video to see the model of the Chieftain Pub! Anne Heche, star of Men in Trees, was quoted in the Vancouver Province last month saying she “loved” the Chieftain Pub.

http://abc.go.com/primetime/menintrees/index.html

Squamish Days Loggers Sports

This summer will the 50th Anniversary of the Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival. From August 2nd – August 6th, this festival will include four fun filled days of musical events, children’s activities, parade, wacky bed races, 10 km run, pancake breakfast and world class Loggers Sports Shows with competitors from around the world. This event showcases Squamish’s rich heritage and community spirit.

http://www.squamishdays.org/

Squamish Valley is a premiere golf destination with one of the most beautifully scenic drives to some of the best golfing destinations.

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club offers spectacular panoramic country and ocean views. A par 72, 18-hole scenic golf course, providing first-class facilities. Food and beverage available at the Sea to Sky Grill – serving the best in West Coast cuisine.

http://www.golfbc.com/courses/furry_creek

Squamish Valley Golf Course

Open year round, the Squamish Valley Golf Course has 18 holes, par 72, and 4 sets of tees.  It features two lakes in the front 9, a double green, a 308-yard par 4, with a practice facility. The course keeps original landscape design overlooking lush greens, water and snow capped mountains.  Food and beverage available through the snack cart service and the Clubhouse’s award winning chef’s menu. A very playable Canadian Championship Course.

http://www.squamishvalleygolf.com/

Enjoy the scenic drive heading north along the Sea To Sky Hwy (Hwy 99), and find Whistler approximately a 45 min drive from Squamish. Whistler ranks number one for a resort town in North America and is a well known destination and famous for skiing. Whistler’s location is in the Coast Mountains giving you striking and breathtaking views.

http://www.tourismwhistler.com

Whistler Blackcomb Mountain

Enjoy summer skiing in Whistler! Glacier skiing and snowboarding is offered on Blackcomb Mountain from November up until July.

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm

Golf in Whistler

Golf Digest rates Whistler as one of the top golfing destinations in North America. Enjoy a game of golf at one or all four of the well known championship, designer golf courses that Whistler has to offer the golf enthusiast.

http://www.golfwhistler.com/

Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Open daily from May through October, you will find some of the best mountain biking trails offered and a popular park for mountain bikers, a mixture of trails ranging from leisure and scenic to vertical challenges over 4,800 ft!

http://www.whistlerbike.com/

Sightseeing and Adventure

Skiing, biking, dinner touring, horseback riding, adventure touring, and mountain viewing are amongst some of the activities offered at Whistler, BC. Whistler offers a variety of both leisure and thrilling activities.  Visit the directory link below for helpful tourist information.

http://whistler-bc.com/