About Squamish
Squamish, located along the Sea to Sky Highway north of Vancouver and south of Whistler in the Coast Mountains, is a community of unparalleled scenic wonder, lifestyle advantages, business opportunities and outdoor recreation.
| Population: | 17,000 |
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| Safety: | RCMP Squamish Detachment, Squamish Fire Department, Squamish Search and Rescue, Squamish Emergency Programs. |
| Public and Essential Services: | General Hospital, Seniors Healthcare Facility, 6 Elementary Schools, 2 Secondary Schools, Public Library, Brennan Park Recreation Centre, Capilano College, Quest University |
Recreation
Amazing convenience and spectrum for your active lifestyle—from Sea to Sky, rejuvenate with a myriad of leisure and recreation activities within minutes of your Squamish home: walking, hiking, mountain biking, bmx, skateboarding, golfing, fishing, tennis, bird-watching, eagle watching, river float tour, rock climbing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, boating, sailing, scuba diving, indoor swimming, tennis, squash, curling, hockey, skating, skiing, snowboarding, ocean kayaking, whitewater kayaking—and many more in the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.” Indoor swimming pool, ice rink, grass and all weather fields and more at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Provincial and Municipal Parks
8 beautiful Provincial Parks and 2 Forestry Recreation Sites, all in or near Squamish.
Hospitality
From casual to more upscale, the numerous Squamish restaurants and accommodation offer a range of great service and delicious food.
Shopping and Services
Several hundred retail and service businesses, and professional practices, are mostly located in three main business areas: Town Centre/Downtown, Business Park and Garibaldi Highlands.
Public Transportation
Scheduled daily public transit and HANDY DART service.
Travelling Times
To West Vancouver~40 minutes, to Downtown Vancouver ~50 minutes, to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) ~63 minutes, and to Whistler ~40 minutes.
Entertainment and Special Events
Every week venues feature live performances, special and general interest events and year ’round Squamish presents annual festivals.
2010 Winter Olympic Games
Significant increases in market value of Squamish real estate continue to occur, due to its scenic location enroute between the host cities of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games; the internationally renowned city of Vancouver and world class award-winning resort of Whistler.
