Things to do in Squamish

Want to know the local favorites? Must-do's in Squamish are below. These are the places you really miss after you leave:


Restaurants and pubs:


Howe Sound brewery: Great local beer and live music.

The Grizzly: Pro Skiiers/Snowboarders, loggers, pool and live music.
 The Burrow: Best loungy tapas and amazing ceasars. Not to be missed.

The Watershed Grill: Perfect on a Sunday morning, go for a walk along the river,see some sea lions, count some eagles and stop in here for brunch. Great river views!

Zephyr Cafe
 Small cafe downtown, a cool spot to grab a coffee before heading out to climb the chief. This place is full of people coming in from kite boarding, meeting up to go mountain biking, etc.

Sunflower Bakery: Cafe downtown. Probably the most famous in Squamish.

Hikes and cool outdoor spots:

The Spit For Kiteboarding and windsurfing.
Shannon Falls You can drive here or walk over from the bottom of the chief.

The Chief Hiking, camping, climbing, top of the must do list.

Alice Lake Beaches,camping, great for kids, busy in summer.
Brohm Lake No beach, just cliffs to lounge on and jump off. Great swimming.
Cat Lake Secluded, walk-in only, small, warmest  lake.
Murrin Small lake right before you enter Squamish, climbing, swimming, left side of highway.

Paradise Valley Kayaking, camping, hiking, amazing river, dirtbiking, fishing, everything..

 Activities:

 Diving
Scuba Diving at Porteau Cove: Man made reefs and some sunken vessels-it's the sea to sky divers Mecca. 

Skiing and Snowboarding

Whistler Blackcomb 30 minutes away from taking a run on peak to creek.

Garibaldi at Squamish Garibaldi at Squamish, another ski resort in planning stage.

Mountain Biking

Trail Maps: Where to go biking in Squamish

Climbing

Squamish rock climping maps, crags Detailed information on climbing spots.

Golfing

Garibaldi Springs The most difficult course in Squamish.
Squamish Valley  Located in Garibaldi Highlands.
Furry Creek 20 min south, the nicest course south of Whistler.  Happy Gilmore was filmed here. Bob Barker beat up Adam Sandler at the 13th hole.

Hiking

Maps and descriptions of hikes around Squamish

Yoga

Squamish Athletic Club has $5 yoga and full gym.

Squamish Yoga Centre Downtown- 1 block from the condo, a beautiful studio.

The Yoga Studio

Bodyvine Yoga

Events

Squamish event guide and calendar Squamish nighlife, art, festival, and cultural events.

Tourism Squamish

District of Squamish