Guidebook for Squamish
Food Scene
Hey, it's one of B.C's oldest restaurant chains famed for their 'legendary burger'. Ideal because of it's diverse menu options, very family and kid oriented.
Check it out at: https://www.whitespot.ca/location/squamish
6 locals recommend
White Spot Squamish
1200 Hunter PlHey, it's one of B.C's oldest restaurant chains famed for their 'legendary burger'. Ideal because of it's diverse menu options, very family and kid oriented.
Check it out at: https://www.whitespot.ca/location/squamish
Match has a laid back atmosphere with pub-style food. The best thing about Match is the comfortably laid out heated patio, which has a front row view...literally on the Lap of the Stawamus Chief. Some of the seating areas have their own fire pits, others are heated from above. And if you're into it...there's 'bingo' and 'slots' downstairs.
Check it out at: http://matchpub.com/squamish/
Match Eatery & Public House
20393 Fraser HwyMatch has a laid back atmosphere with pub-style food. The best thing about Match is the comfortably laid out heated patio, which has a front row view...literally on the Lap of the Stawamus Chief. Some of the seating areas have their own fire pits, others are heated from above. And if you're into it...there's 'bingo' and 'slots' downstairs.
Check it out at: http://matchpub.com/squamish/
Great Bar and Patio in the summer overlooking the golf course. Ideal place to meet for drinks and dinner, occasional live music in the evenings. Really comes alive in the summer. Food and service are good.
Check it out at: http://www.executivesuitessquamish.com/dining/
26 locals recommend
Norman Rudy's
40900 Tantalus RdGreat Bar and Patio in the summer overlooking the golf course. Ideal place to meet for drinks and dinner, occasional live music in the evenings. Really comes alive in the summer. Food and service are good.
Check it out at: http://www.executivesuitessquamish.com/dining/
Probably the best spot for sushi in Squamish, quite busy at times with locals.
Checkout: http://www.sushisensquamish.com
97 locals recommend
Sushi Sen Japanese Restaurant
Probably the best spot for sushi in Squamish, quite busy at times with locals.
Checkout: http://www.sushisensquamish.com
Hey, it's a food truck and you're eating on park benches but locals like the clean healthy and tasty food, a great pit stop when you're eager to eat.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/business/locavore-food-truck
Or: https://www.facebook.com/LocavoreFoodTruck/
41 locals recommend
The Locavore Bar & Grill
1861 Mamquam RdHey, it's a food truck and you're eating on park benches but locals like the clean healthy and tasty food, a great pit stop when you're eager to eat.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/business/locavore-food-truck
Or: https://www.facebook.com/LocavoreFoodTruck/
For that budget conscious traveller that needs a good filling meal and enjoys fresh made Mexican food...who doesn't? Don't let the decor scare you away!
Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/Mags99-Fried-Chicken-And-Mexican-Cantina-558828787472414/
36 locals recommend
Sunny Chibas Fried Chicken Mexican Cantina
1584 British Columbia 99For that budget conscious traveller that needs a good filling meal and enjoys fresh made Mexican food...who doesn't? Don't let the decor scare you away!
Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/Mags99-Fried-Chicken-And-Mexican-Cantina-558828787472414/
Mainly a contemporary French cuisine, the food and service is good. I love the 'frites'! The best dining in Squamish...ideal for special occasions and romantic outings.
Checkout: http://saltedvine.ca
59 locals recommend
The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar
37991 2 AveMainly a contemporary French cuisine, the food and service is good. I love the 'frites'! The best dining in Squamish...ideal for special occasions and romantic outings.
Checkout: http://saltedvine.ca
It's close by (9 minutes by car) the food is decent and not as busy as Fergies cafe.
Checkout: http://www.thecrabapplecafe.ca
44 locals recommend
The Crabapple Café
41701 Government RdIt's close by (9 minutes by car) the food is decent and not as busy as Fergies cafe.
Checkout: http://www.thecrabapplecafe.ca
Best breakfast and lunch in Squamish (open only until 3pm). It's close by (5 minutes by car) and the food is yummy and filling, right next to the Cheakamus River. Eat inside on rainy days or enjoy the outdoor picnic tables. Minnie's favourite is the Dubliner. Warning... long line ups and wait times on holidays and weekends.
Checkout: https://www.facebook.com/fergiescafe/
79 locals recommend
Fergie's Café
70002 Squamish Valley RdBest breakfast and lunch in Squamish (open only until 3pm). It's close by (5 minutes by car) and the food is yummy and filling, right next to the Cheakamus River. Eat inside on rainy days or enjoy the outdoor picnic tables. Minnie's favourite is the Dubliner. Warning... long line ups and wait times on holidays and weekends.
Checkout: https://www.facebook.com/fergiescafe/
Drinks & Nightlife
A-FRAME Brewing Co.
38927 Queens WayLively atmosphere with great patio looking toward the Howe Sound and Stawamus Chief. Popular meeting point for locals and travellers after a day of Squamish outdoor activities.
Check it out at: https://www.howesound.com
95 locals recommend
Howe Sound Brewing
37801 Cleveland Ave Lively atmosphere with great patio looking toward the Howe Sound and Stawamus Chief. Popular meeting point for locals and travellers after a day of Squamish outdoor activities.
Check it out at: https://www.howesound.com
Sightseeing
Fantastic views of the surrounding area, with a suspension bridge, trails and restaurant. For the budget conscious, hike up and then buy a down ticket for only $10; much cheaper than a round trip ticket.
Checkout: https://www.seatoskygondola.com
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Fantastic views of the surrounding area, with a suspension bridge, trails and restaurant. For the budget conscious, hike up and then buy a down ticket for only $10; much cheaper than a round trip ticket.
Checkout: https://www.seatoskygondola.com
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper DrCheck it out: https://www.britanniminemuseum.ca
Easy to get to since it's right off the Highway just before entering Squamish from the South. Short walk from the parking lot and you're looking at the Falls. Amazing when it's been raining and is in full bloom! Bring a parka...it can be wet! And it's free!
Check it out at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/shannon/
83 locals recommend
Shannon Falls
Easy to get to since it's right off the Highway just before entering Squamish from the South. Short walk from the parking lot and you're looking at the Falls. Amazing when it's been raining and is in full bloom! Bring a parka...it can be wet! And it's free!
Check it out at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/shannon/
Breathtaking sightseeing tours by plane! Departs from the Squamish airport located about 8 minutes away by car! Very reasonable rates. Checkout: https://glacierair.com
Glacier Air
46001 Government RdBreathtaking sightseeing tours by plane! Departs from the Squamish airport located about 8 minutes away by car! Very reasonable rates. Checkout: https://glacierair.com
Parks & Nature
The second largest Granite outcropping in North America...yep it's a good hike! Starts out as an easy trail and then gradually escalates to zig zagging rock steps. Be prepared and remember that it can be harder on the joints coming down! You don't have to go all the way but if you do...it's rewarding.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/trails-routes/stawamus-chief
132 locals recommend
Stawamus Chief
The second largest Granite outcropping in North America...yep it's a good hike! Starts out as an easy trail and then gradually escalates to zig zagging rock steps. Be prepared and remember that it can be harder on the joints coming down! You don't have to go all the way but if you do...it's rewarding.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/trails-routes/stawamus-chief
Alice Lake is a very popular spot in the Summer. The South end of the lake is cordoned off for swimming, and has many park benches for families and picnics. You can also fish the lake with a dinghy or kayak, or just paddle. There are also many walking trails in the area. Easy to get to, a mere 8 minutes away by car.
Check it out at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/alice_lk/
90 locals recommend
Alice Lake Provincial Park
British Columbia 99Alice Lake is a very popular spot in the Summer. The South end of the lake is cordoned off for swimming, and has many park benches for families and picnics. You can also fish the lake with a dinghy or kayak, or just paddle. There are also many walking trails in the area. Easy to get to, a mere 8 minutes away by car.
Check it out at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/alice_lk/
Arts & Culture
Hey, it's a farmer's market...home grown everything at a price! I love the local honey and bee pollen that's made by an elderly couple from Squamish. Open Saturdays only. Sometimes live music, lot's of eats, arts and crafts and organic stuff.
Check it out at: https://squamishfarmersmarket.com
28 locals recommend
Squamish Farmers' Market
37996 Cleveland AveHey, it's a farmer's market...home grown everything at a price! I love the local honey and bee pollen that's made by an elderly couple from Squamish. Open Saturdays only. Sometimes live music, lot's of eats, arts and crafts and organic stuff.
Check it out at: https://squamishfarmersmarket.com
Entertainment & Activities
Rope Runner Squamish
38400 Loggers Ln Check it out at: roperunnerpark.com
Younger kids love this place! A large museum of trains and history, beautifully presented. Very memorable occasion for me and my daughter.
Checkout: wcra.org
27 locals recommend
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government RdYounger kids love this place! A large museum of trains and history, beautifully presented. Very memorable occasion for me and my daughter.
Checkout: wcra.org
A World Class event right here in Squamish. A must see event if you're around for it.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
39555 Loggers LnA World Class event right here in Squamish. A must see event if you're around for it.
A favourite with many visitors...peaceful easy walking trails.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/trails-routes/4-lakes-trail
9 locals recommend
4 Lakes Trail
A favourite with many visitors...peaceful easy walking trails.
Check it out at: http://www.exploresquamish.com/trails-routes/4-lakes-trail
Take a pleasant rafting tour of the Cheakamus River, or something a little more exciting on the nearby Elaho river. A fun, exciting and memorable way of seeing the River and surrounding area.
Check it out at: http://www.canadianoutbackrafting.com/squamish-rafting/
8 locals recommend
Canadian Outback Rafting
12825 Squamish Valley RoadTake a pleasant rafting tour of the Cheakamus River, or something a little more exciting on the nearby Elaho river. A fun, exciting and memorable way of seeing the River and surrounding area.
Check it out at: http://www.canadianoutbackrafting.com/squamish-rafting/
Getting Around
You can rent trail bikes with dual suspension here.
Checkout: https://dunbarcycles.com/pages/about-corsa-cycles-squamish-bc
13 locals recommend
Corsa Cycles
38123 Cleveland AveYou can rent trail bikes with dual suspension here.
Checkout: https://dunbarcycles.com/pages/about-corsa-cycles-squamish-bc