Things to do in  Squamish

Start with breakfast at the Zephyr Café to fuel up before heading to Shannon Falls Provincial Park. It has a variety of trails for a range of abilities and is good for a picnic. Later, head downtown to discover live music at Cork and Craft Taphouse and Howe Sound Brewing.

Yes. Squamish is a perfect home base to explore British Columbia’s natural beauty and try out a plethora of outdoor sports. As a small town, it has a calmer atmosphere than Vancouver, and, in the evenings, its pubs fill with people in hiking shoes and raincoats.

If you’re tired of hiking, hop on a horse and let it climb for you. Cheekye Ranch offers rides through Squamish Valley, as well as camping and yurt accommodations for a getaway. Don’t let the hyperfit locals fool you into thinking that getting into nature has to be a challenge.

Squamish is known for its proximity to the ocean and the mountains, with countless opportunities for exploring. More recently, it’s become home to a number of breweries and galleries, which have contributed to its cultural evolution.

Yes and no. Squamish is less expensive than neighboring Whistler, but if you’re taking outdoor adventure tours, it can get expensive. It tends to attract a younger, more adventurous demographic, so it’s not hard to find inexpensive hostels and campsites.