Squamish
Located in the heart of Sea to Sky Country, Squamish has the convenience of being located 45 minutes from Vancouver and 35 minutes from Whistler (Host of the 2010 Olympic Games). A growing community, Squamish currently has a population of 17,000 and is officially recognized as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.
Recreational Opportunities
- There are hundreds of kilometres of trails for mountain biking, walking and running.
- Squamish boasts three golf courses, 6 rivers to kayak or fish, and local lakes, all on the ocean and surrounded by mountains and forests.
- The Squamish Spit, located at the mouth of the Squamish River, is considered by many windsurfing afficionados to be one of the top 10 windsurfing locations in the World.
- The Stawamus Chief (rising 650 metres) is one of North America's greatest rock climbing attractions.