Best things to do in Squamish

Squamish Essentials

Squamish serves as a hub for granite climbing and coastal rainforest exploration. This selection includes Shannon Falls, British Columbia’s third-highest waterfall, and the Stawamus Chief, a massive granite monolith. The Sea-to-Sky Gondola provides access to high-alpine trails and the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. Historical preservation is represented by the West Coast Railway Heritage Park’s collection of vintage locomotives, while the Tantalus Lookout offers direct views of the glaciated Tantalus Range.

Squamish Essentials — Map

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Shannon Falls Provincial Park

Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

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Sea-to-Sky Gondola

This cable car rises 885 meters above sea level, providing access to the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and a network of alpine hiking trails overlooking Howe Sound.

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Stawamus Chief 3rd Peak

The highest of the three peaks on the Stawamus Chief granite monolith. The summit offers 360-degree views of the Squamish Valley, Mount Garibaldi, and the Tantalus Range.

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Tantalus Lookout

A roadside viewpoint on Highway 99 providing a direct line of sight to the glaciated peaks of the Tantalus Range and the Squamish River valley.

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West Coast Railway Association

Founded in 1961, the West Coast Railway Association is a non-profit society dedicated to preserving British Columbia's railway heritage.

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Squamish Adventure Cenre

A visitor information hub featuring distinctive West Coast architecture with curved wooden beams. It houses a theater, cafe, and regional travel resources.

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Mamquam Falls

A waterfall on the Mamquam River set within a deep rock canyon. A short forest trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the falls and turquoise water.

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