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James Harry’s Welcome Gate at the Squamish oceanfront greets visitors and locals alike.
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BY EDITOR JENNIFER THUNCHER
The theme of this edition of Discover Squamish is blooming, or blossoming or germinating—we couldn’t nail down the exact word to define it, but you know what we mean.
When I was coming up with a theme, I could see the lifecycle of a plant sped up; so from seed, through germination of the seed, to seedling, to the adult plant, followed by pollination and fertilization.
Squamish is like that plant. Maybe we are a seedling in this analogy.
Everywhere you look, there is growth.
From the construction that creates the soundtrack of our days, to the volume of vehicles on the highway or folks jumping into our popular lakes, to our oceanfront, and beyond, we are growing.
This growth has not come without its threats and challenges—like the growing plant faces on a hot day, perhaps?
It costs more to live here than it once did, it isn’t as easy to do some of the things we used to—like hike the Stawamus Chief on a Saturday in the summer.
There are downsides to growth, in other words.
But what putting this magazine together also showed me and will hopefully show you, dear reader, is that we are also thriving.
We have such exciting and cool events, venues, restaurants, pubs, breweries, shops, activities, options for housing—and people.
The diversity of talented, creative and interesting people make this place the gem that it is.
Because, as any green thumb knows, one plant is great, but a whole garden of them can be freaking amazing.
We hope, while you are flipping through our pages, you can feel the energy, excitement and potential of our town. Better yet, we hope that when you finish reading us, you get out and Discover more of this blossoming Squamish.
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A place to gather
For a while, there was a quiet mystery around the empty lot on Cleveland Avenue, across from Junction Park.
If you weren’t paying close attention, you might have assumed a new condo would one day pop up. But bit by bit it started to take the shape of a gathering space.
Ten picnic tables with umbrellas, a pop of green turf, and lights strung above—all with a view of the Stawamus Chief in the background.
And now the secret is out.
“Squamish Plaza is a dynamic pop-up space designed to celebrate our community through music, food, and the arts,” said Angela Taira, marketing lead for the August Jack Inn. “Sponsored and financed by Trilliant Homes, with support from the District of Squamish, the BIA, and other local stakeholders, the space is quickly becoming a hub for local engagement and creative expression.”
As Taira’s title suggests, the space is run by the nearby August Jack Inn who dreamed up the idea for a downtown gathering space.
“Our goal is to create a vibrant, welcoming space that brings people together to celebrate life through arts, food, and music,” Taira added.
That means you should keep your eyes open for a rotating offering of food trucks at the plaza throughout the summer. (To stay in the know, follow the Squamish Plaza on its social media channels or visit its website at squamishplaza.com.)
While at press time, the exact details for special events this summer were not yet released, stay tuned.
“We have a series of exciting events lined up for the long weekends, featuring local DJs, food trucks, and opportunities for community artisans to showcase their talents. These events are designed to support the local economy and provide a space for people to connect and enjoy the vibrant arts scene in Squamish,” Taira said.
(They’re also open for private bookings.)
Last summer—their first up-and-running—they hosted regular yoga, DJs, food and drinks in the scenic space.
Looking ahead to their second summer season, Taira said their goal is to help build community.
“We hope Squamish Plaza becomes a source of inspiration, bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Proceeds from events will be directed towards grants for local artists and artisans, further supporting the creative spirit of our town.”
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August Jack Squamish Plaza Party.
Photo courtesy of August Jack Inn
To market, to market
The secret is definitely out.
Day trippers have started coming to Squamish in droves, in part, to stop and shop at the Squamish Farmers’ Market.
“I think the biggest thing that happened during COVID with the market is people realized it was a cute day trip,” said Megan Verge, market manager. “They could drive up, come and get a nice coffee and donut, do the estuary loop, come to the farmers’ market and have a beer at A-Frame and that was a lovely day. We’re really lucky we not only have a great community of customers, but we also have these day trippers come in from Vancouver.”
That popularity has meant increased growth, which has led to a few challenges—though that’s not entirely a bad thing.
The summer market—running from May 10 to Oct. 18 this year—sells out to vendors every year. Their current space in the downtown core is packed with customers every Saturday. And parking? Well, that’s a bit tricky.
“We have waitlists for vendors trying to get into the market in that peak summer period that I just can’t accommodate because of the space,” Verge said. “We’re very aware of some of the constraints we’re dealing with now with the congestion. It didn’t use to feel as tight as it does now and I think that’s due to the way Squamish has grown in the last five years.”
To that end, as the market looks to its future, it’s making plans to find a new, bigger location. But, for this season, they’re trialling new hours to help alleviate some issues for locals in particular.
Market hours are switching from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We’re hoping that a 9 a.m. start means more parking options in town before the day trippers get in,” Verge said. “If you want to go for a hike, bike, or climb, swing by in the morning to get croissants and veggies and be on the trails by 10:30 a.m. rather than 11:30 or 12 p.m. It’s our first year doing it. We’re hoping it answers some of those problems.”
Another aspect of the market that’s expected to grow this summer: the musical offerings.
Normally around 15 markets feature music, but that’s expanding to 20 to 25 dates, thanks, in part, to grants from Squamish Arts.
“We love having music at the market,” Verge said.
Squamish Farmers’ Market.
Photo by Joey Armstrong
Under the stars
If you’re the kind of person who likes sleeping on the ground, cooking over a fire, and skipping a shower, it doesn’t get much better than camping in Squamish.
(Or, to be more specific, around Squamish.) Whether you’re looking for a quiet backcountry spot, somewhere with basic services a little closer to town, or something in between, there are options for every outdoorsperson.
Let’s ease into those choices with a few spots that will let you run to the grocery store for marshmallows. Rolling into town, you’ll find Klahanie Campground, a privately run campsite within walking distance of the Sea to Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief. (Here you’ll find wifi, flush toilets, and showers.)
On the opposite end of town, there’s MTN Fun Basecamp, another private campground with space for tents, RVs, and a few cabin options. They offer a few perks for cyclists too.
“Keep your gear pristine with our convenient bike wash station on-site. Looking to rent a bike or perhaps hire a knowledgeable mountain bike guide or coach for your outdoor pursuits? Look no further than Dailed in Cycling, conveniently situated in our main building,” their website says.
If luck is on your side, you can also try BC Parks’ local offering: Alice Lake Provincial Park. Tucked away in the lush green forest next to a popular lake and multiple-day hikes, these sites sell out fast on summer weekends. (For more options, peruse the BC Parks website for a weekday opening.)
Nearby Cat Lake, meanwhile, is a BC Recreation Site, so there are no reservations. This walk-in campsite offers the carless vibe of backcountry camping with the convenience of having your vehicle nearby. But beware: this lake gets extremely busy during the height of the season.
Looking for a true backcountry experience? With a reservation secured (again, through BC Parks) load up your backcountry pack and head up to Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park. There are tent pads close to the lake, as well as a backcountry hut for those who booked well in advance. The hike in is a relatively easy 11 km (compared with many technical trails with more elevation in the area) with a perfect pit stop at the Red Heather shelter halfway.
If you have a hearty vehicle and a good map, Watersprite Lake is another—albeit ultra-popular—backcountry destination. Run through the BC Mountaineering Club, there are 14 tent pads open for reservation next to the stunning turquoise lake, as well as six tent sites and a beautiful, relatively new cabin.
Happy trails!
Alice Lake Provincial Park
Photo by Gregory Lum courtesy of Tourism Squamish
Where the locals gather
In a town where shiny new buildings seem to pop up every few months, there’s something comforting about the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre.
Steeped in equal parts community history and whimsy, the space has been a place for locals to connect with art, music, and each other for more than five decades.
Under the auspices of the late Thor Froslev and his wife Dorte, The BAG—with its landmark giant unicorn, wall of faces, and eagle carvings—was a beloved local gem. So when the space went up for sale before Thor’s passing, it’s fair to say there was some trepidation about the landmark building’s fate.
But all that dissipated when some familiar names emerged as the new owners.
Adrian Blachut and Jessica Rigg, who were two of several previous owners to open Ground Up Climbing Centre, officially took over the space in early 2023.
“I take it to be a major miracle that they kind of dropped out of the sky,” Dorte told The Squamish Chief. “It’s been a real comfort.”
Their vision was not to revamp the space, but rather give it a little facelift—something Dorte supported.
“I couldn’t have imagined a better scenario for the BAG, and I hope the community will stand behind the new owners as they have with us for all these years,” Dorte said. “Adrian and Jess are just a gift.”
After closing for several months, the space re-opened with minor changes like new gutters, stairways, arches and better drainage.
Most notably to visitors: the Froslevs’ private living space emerged as a gallery space filled with cozy seating and access to a sprawling rooftop deck.
On the programming front, they reopened with a full slate of music and community events.
Finally, earlier this year, the pair announced Zephyr, the popular downtown eatery Blachut owned that was shuttered in September 2023 due to stalled lease negotiations, would be installed as Zephyr at the BAG.
Open daily, they brought back favourites from the old eatery and added some new menu items too.
“We’re trying to bring the best parts of Zephyr and what it meant to people while growing it into a new and exciting food service—a wider menu, bringing in flavours from all around the world,” Rigg said to The Chief.”It’s been interesting for me to see the impact and excitement in the community for this space and idea. I could not have anticipated [the] support and excitement.”
Brackendale Art Gallery.
Photo by Joanie-Lebrun
From music to mountain views
It might be hard to imagine now, but when the Sea to Sky Gondola first opened in spring 2014, many thought it would primarily serve as a pit stop for visitors on their way to other destinations.
General manager Kirby Brown told The Squamish Chief in a 2013 article that the projection was only 20% of visitors would make the gondola their sole activity of the day.
But it quickly became apparent that the allure of the ride up, hikes, restaurant and activities were a bigger draw than they imagined.
“The core product is coming out to a beautiful place and do what you want to do,” Brown said.
Eleven years on, that remains true.
While the gondola is bustling with activity all summer long, locally, one event stands out: the Mountain Music series on Friday night. Young and old, with passes slung around their necks, Squamish residents head up the gondola in droves to dance, drink and watch the sun sink behind the mountains.
(Beware: there’s no better recipe for FOMO than watching
your local friends’ Instagram stories from these concerts.)
But if you’re more inclined to move your body uphill than across a dancefloor, don’t worry, there are also plenty of options for hikes.
You can skip the gondola ride entirely and hike from the parking lot up the popular Sea to Summit Trail, grab a snack at the top and hitch a ride back down. Then there’s the Panorama Trail that takes just a short 1.3 km through the forest to a viewing platform that juts out above Howe Sound.
Tucked a little out of the way, you’ll also find the kidfocused Alpine Alley. It’s only 400 metres long, but it still offers your little ones some challenging terrain with animal cutouts peeking out of the trees and even a secret slide and hideout along the way.
More experienced hikers looking for a challenge can also head out of bounds into the backcountry. (Of course, be sure to bring the 10 essentials and leave your plan for the day with someone.)
Al’s Habrich Trail is the gondola’s flagship backcountry hike. It’s considered advanced with a 5.8 km route that takes anywhere from three to six hours. For your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Howe Sound as well as Sky Pilot.
For a full list of suggested hikes, and events taking place this summer, visit seatoskygondola.com/summer-activities.
The Hairfarmers.
Photo courtesy of Sea to Sky Gondola
Sea to Sky Marine Trail offers unique access to Howe Sound, coastal adventures
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He used to design buildings, now he creates composting toilets.
Steve Best spent his career as an architect in North Vancouver before trading in his office for a kayak in 2017. As the steward and key developer of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail, he has spent countless hours paddling around Howe Sound while constructing suitable campgrounds for fellow aquatic adventurers—all in a mission to increase access to one of the most devastatingly beautiful areas on the planet.
“When I joined and took over stewardship of this part of the BC Marine Trails, the Sea Kayak Association of B.C. had already established food caches, site signage and tent sites. Since then, we’ve built composting toilets at each of the six sites around Howe Sound, and we have now established tent platforms at many of the sites,” he told Discover
“We’re running out of places to put tents. Most recently, we replaced our original steel food caches that were rusting. Now they’re aluminum.”
BC Marine Trails was created decades ago with the intention of providing north to south coastal access to anyone
travelling between the southern U.S. border and Alaska by water. Since then, an interactive map has been created, and an army of volunteers have identified, created and maintained rest stops at strategic intervals along the way.
The Sea to Sky stretch is especially popular.
“We’re talking about a wilderness area immediately adjacent to the largest metropolitan area in B.C., and it’s wild, it’s big. It can be very scary. Howe Sound can get windy, so it takes a lot of good judgment on part of the paddlers,” Best said.
“You can launch from Vancouver or Squamish and on the same day, you can get on the water and paddle to a completely wild campsite.”
Best has been paddling Howe Sound for decades, and has watched as it’s transformed.
“When I moved to Vancouver in 1980, nobody went paddling on Howe Sound. It was this polluted place with a copper mine and two pulp mills, a chemical plant right there on the Squamish waterfront. All of that has now changed,” he said.
“Howe Sound has come back to life
Howe Sound offers much to explore.
Photo by Pascal Marcotte
in a big way. First there’s the herring, then they bring the sea lions, and they bring the orcas. Out there, you can see eagles and all kinds of wildlife on the water. On land, I’ve seen bears, and once even had a close encounter with a cougar. The wildlife is just amazing.”
THE FRONT DOOR OF SQUAMISH
It’s time to get the word out.
According to Shawna Lang of Tourism Squamish, the area’s aquatic access has been a long-overlooked asset. When the BC Marine Trails team approached her team to collaborate, it was an absolute no-brainer.
“We’re known for our mountains and for our forest, but we’ve never really celebrated how amazing it is to have this access to Howe Sound and the rest of B.C. by water. This is a great opportunity to share the story of our beautiful front door, which we’ve never really positioned as our front door,” she told Discover
“This offers visitors a way to visit the area in a safe and sustainable way. It also creates a connection to our neighbouring communities.”
Tourism Squamish is now using the BC Marine Trails’ interactive map on their own website, as a way to reach more would-be explorers. It also contains information on how to be environmentally sensitive, safety protocols, and how to report pollution or facilities in need of repair.
The organization has a full-time First Nations liaison, and is committed to accountability and communication with the stewards of the land where rest sites have been created. According to the B.C. Marine Trails’ communications and stewardship co-ordinator Sam Cutcliffe, they’ve made significant progress since identifying First Nations engagement as a priority six years ago.
The BC Marine Trails team has also spearheaded ocean clean-up efforts, including in Clayoquot Sound, and incorporated a tool into their map for reporting trash.
“This map has really evolved as we’ve become the leading voice for aquatic recreation on the coast. It provides resources and outlines a code of conduct,” said Cutcliffe.
“Our mandate has really changed so much from originally being focused on securing a way for recreationists to visit the coast to now informing what they do when they’re out there. We’re building a culture of coastal recreation in B.C.”
For many years, Squamish didn’t have access to the ocean, that is changing.
Photo by Pascal Marcotte
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Two of the masterplanned housing developments transforming the face of Squamish
It helps to have a master plan. For two Squamish developers that are currently developing largescale, multi-year housing projects that are transforming the face of the community, consistency is key. They’re creating entire neighbourhoods from scratch, and they need to look cohesive. That’s why they depend on a master plan, so they can focus on the big picture.
The SEAandSKY and Oceanfront Squamish projects have commenced in the midst of an escalating housing crisis brought on by population growth in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Together they’re transforming desolate industrial lots and developing the waterfront peninsula, inventing brand new neighbourhoods within walking distance from downtown.
WILL JOHNSON
Though they are just two of many projects underway, when they reach completion in the coming years, these projects will have added thousands of new homes to Squamish.
The SEAandSKY development can be seen on the east side of the Mamquam Blind Channel.
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of SEAandSKY
SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF
You can feel close to nature and the city at the same time.
For the people living in the SEAandSKY development on the newly bustling waterfront, their viewscape is dominated by the sheer grandiosity of Howe Sound and the looming Stawamus Chief, but they’re only ever a few minutes away from downtown via a planned pedestrian bridge.
“The master plan very much promotes harmonious living. You have the natural setting, the village, and you feel like you’re part of something bigger than yourself. You can also walk, ride or roll to downtown Squamish and be connected to the broader community,” senior director of development Kyle Wright of Bosa Properties told Discover.
“It’s the best of both worlds. Serene, but connected.”
Thoughtful design includes having a master plan, developed in co-ordination with the community and the government. According to Wright, it’s been crucial to the overall success of the developers’ vision.
“It’s a process of listening to what the community wants, and what the goals are. On the design side, it’s about agreeing on common design language, a common aesthetic that will fit the setting. It’s about having a vision for the future of Squamish, and what we think it could be,” he said.
“It will be apparent when you see it, this was a community built out cohesively, that will truly feel like a complete
community.”
The design for the townhomes is Scandinavian-inspired, with clean and symmetrical lines, drawing on marine influences.
Bosa and Kingswood are partnered on the 53-acre project, which is currently at the halfway mark. They’ve constructed 750 of the planned 1,500 homes, and are working on incorporating other elements such as an amenity building and a daycare.
The entire development is surrounded by public parks, forest walking trails, and a shoreline greenway. Next, they’re adding an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a gym, and social lounges. It’s already made a radical difference to the landscape, which years ago was dominated by the logging industry.
“The transformation of this former lumber mill site into a complete community contributes to Squamish’s future growth,” said Lorne Segal, president of Kingswood.
Following the success of another Kingswood housing project in Squamish, Redbridge, Segal believes this new development promises to bring people together.
“We are deeply committed to creating communities that enhance both connection and livability. SEAandSKY and Redbridge are more than just developments—they are thoughtfully designed neighbourhoods that strengthen Squamish’s relationship with nature and community.”
Squamish is growing. In 2024, 340 babies were born at Squamish Hospital.
Photo courtesy of SEAandSKY
SIX NEW NEIGHBOURHOODS
Why build one new neighbourhood when you could build six?
Oceanfront Squamish is a massive master-planned undertaking that will ultimately house about 7,000 people, split into individual boroughs: the Village, the Mews, the Yards, the Mill, the Works and the Campus.
Each one will have its own personality, with one section devoted to commercial operations, lots of space dedicated to housing and workspaces, and even hotels.
“Squamish has been an oceanfront town without access to the water for far too long,” said John Matthews, president of Oceanfront’s developer Matthews West, in a press release in May of 2024.
The project, which is a partnership with Sk_wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw, will sprawl across 100 acres. It boasts an abundance of green spaces, with aquatic access on the waterfront of the peninsula coming via a planned boat launch.
“Walkable, diverse neighbourhoods add homes, create space for new industries and generate jobs in the District while green technologies and net-zero carbon targets establish this community as a leader in environmental protection and stewardship,” reads the Oceanfront Squamish website.
This February, the developers unveiled a model of their plans, which included lights that will engage as soon as each section is complete. Located in the Presentation Centre, it’s meant to illustrate the complexity of what they’re trying to accomplish.
When the project first broke ground in 2021, it had already been in development for a decade. One of the first additions was Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
When construction of the park began, then Squamish mayor Karen Elliott praised the developers’ tenacity and dedication to green concerns.
“Squamish residents may not realize the vast extent of environmental remediation work that has been undertaken to arrive at the place where these lands can be enjoyed by the public,” Elliott said in a release at the time.
“Once transformed, the Oceanfront park will anchor the beloved coastal mountain community that is Squamish and provide an outstanding environment to celebrate our past, present and future through art, culture and play.”
The park opened in May of 2024. It features an iconic sculpture called Welcome Gate, created by Squamish Nation artist James Harry (as pictured on the cover of Discover).
“This gem of an outdoor space is the first physical fruit of our partnership with Matthews West, and we know it will be enjoyed by the Squamish community for years to come,” Squamish Nation spokesperson Wilson Williams said in May. “Sp’akw’us Feather Park truly exemplifies the calibre of the ongoing legacy projects Sk_wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw and our partners will continue to contribute to our People and the wider community,” he said.
“I’m particularly proud of the work of our Squamish mén ’ men [children] in designing the playground based on an important Squamish oral history. This important piece of cultural recognition will remind everyone who visits that they are on Squamish land.”
Squamish business scene embraces entrepreneurs
If the Squamish community is a heart, then its businesses are the lifeblood pumping through its veins. To sustain a healthy population, these operations need to both anticipate their customers’ needs but also fulfill their dreams, which is a key part of maintaining the area’s credibility as a world-class adventure destination.
Lately, entrepreneurs have been opening new Sea to Sky businesses at a rapid clip, many within the personal wellness realm, generating excitement and confidence within their sector. It’s a risky proposition in this volatile political climate, but these fledgling business owners are taking their shot—and it’s paying off.
According to Shawna Lang of Tourism Squamish, these businesses couldn’t be more welcome. As the face of the community continues to change, so does the local economy.
“We were once a famous logging town. Then we were a pulp and paper mill town. Next came mountain biking, when Squamish was this outdoor mecca,” she said.
“Now these new businesses allow us to tell a story of the diverse things we offer visitors—not just what we’re famous for. It will make their experience of Squamish more memorable and they’ll want to come back. As a destination marketer, new businesses make life more exciting.”
Lang noted that some of the latest additions to the Squamish business landscape that have opened in the past couple of years are female-led, many of them with focuses on personal hygiene, skincare, and fitness. Breathworks Studio, Cedar Rock Wellness, Plunge Wellness, and FILI Space have all been generating positive attention from both visitors and locals, establishing a new niche and meeting an obvious community need.
Squamish canyon.
Photo courtesy Squamish Canyon
WILL JOHNSON
While these businesses offer traditional offerings such as yoga, pilates and meditation, they’ve also incorporated saunas, coffee shops and smoothie bars to maximize their health impact. Visitors can expect to learn about heart science, aromatherapy, nutrition, kinesiology, acupuncture and strength conditioning from a small army of passionate practitioners.
“These people have turned something meaningful to them, and turned it into a business right here in their home community. It’s allowing people to stay and work in town,” Lang said.
“We see these businesses rely on visitors, but also locals.”
One unique enterprise is Create Makerspace, which is still relatively new but has already expanded. A shared space for
artists to do pottery, woodworking and metalworking, it offers classes where customers can create something then take it home.
Another is Tiny Tots gym, an addition that will be a godsend to young parents looking for an indoor space for their children to play. And in the competitive restaurant sector, the Broken Seal is one example of a new eatery trying to find a sustainable spot in the local landscape.
But really, wellness is the biggest trend. Ultimately this means there are now more opportunities for people to take care of themselves, and the people they love — whether that involves getting a facial, going through a guided meditation exercise, or making sure to get enough exercise.
“When I look at this growth in the wellness space, I feel it’s a nod to the importance of wellness to the people who move to, live in and stay in Squamish,” Lang said.
FILLING A NEED
The Squamish business community is feeling a renewed confidence amidst uncertain times, as the arrival of these latest storefronts and attractions signals economic strength. Not only are they opening, but they’re staying open.
“We’re seeing significant growth in the community population, and people, for obvious reasons, want to live here. There aren’t always the appropriate job opportunities, though, which is why we’re seeing such a rise in entrepreneurship to make a living,” said Squamish Chamber of Commerce executive director Anne MacKenzie.
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“When you consider why someone may open a specific business, it’s either they’re passionate about it or they’re trying to fill a need. Many of these businesses have identified needs in our community, while others are passion projects.”
She welcomes the growth of the wellness sector, and praises the innovative projects coming out. That includes Squamish Canyon, a boardwalk adventure in the woods that is being touted as the biggest thing since the introduction of the Sea to Sky Gondola.
“Whenever we have something new and innovative that is going to spark interest and bring new people to Squamish, we get pretty excited. We saw it when the gondola opened, and it gets people exploring and makes enjoying our outdoors easy and accessible,” she said.
“Ultimately, they end up creating ambassadors for our beautiful backyard.”
The Canyon is set to open this summer, with a two-kilometre path through the woods that features waterfall views, a forest
lounge, cafe and outdoor playground. Intended for year-round use, it is generating a significant amount of hype.
Lang praised the project for breathing new life into the economy.
“It’s a perfect way to experience the rainforest. You can meet up with your friends and see a completely unique perspective of Squamish. It’s a huge investment, and will be a huge new attraction,” she said.
MacKenzie applauded the entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams, acknowledging the threat posed by trade relations with the United States and other financial factors beyond their control.
“I do feel for the small business owner, and for our community. We’re in such a moment of uncertainty. Global economics and politics have trickle-down impacts on all levels, and if I were a small business owner in Squamish right now, I’d certainly find it unsettling,” she said.
“I look at it as an opportunity to promote shopping locally, and to eliminate intra-provincial barriers.”
She couldn’t be more thrilled to see the Squamish business community continue to grow, sometimes in unexpected directions.
“There’s all the new development in Britannia Beach, like the new Copper Beach Bar and Kitchen, the new gift shop and there’s plans for a new grocery store. It’s going to be really thriving. This is an exciting time to be executive director,” she said.
“I love to look at the diversity and variety in our community and see it reflected in our chamber membership.”
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Growing Sea to Sky races offer epic coastal experience
WILL JOHNSON
They’ve never seen anything like it before.
When international athletes travel to Squamish to compete in the increasingly popular Squamish50 and off-road triathlon events, they’re routinely bowled over by the mossy magnificence of the rainforest and the epic viewscapes of the Pacific.
This is not the setting they’re accustomed to.
Both of these races are gruelling endurance tests, where competitors push their bodies and minds to their absolute breaking points, yet they’ve never been more popular—both events regularly sell out months in advance, a testament to the number of people looking to have an epic coastal experience.
FOLLOW THE TRAIL
You can’t have a great race without a great trail.
With 81 kilometres of forest to tame,
creating and maintaining the network of trails that make up the Squamish50’s race route is a gargantuan task. It involves 11,000 feet of climbing and descent. This has required dedication and collaboration from a small army of volunteers from the Squamish OffRoad Cycling Association. And now it’s paying off, with the event attracting participants from approximately 15 different countries every year and selling out nine months in advance.
This year, the race runs Aug. 16 and 17.
“The way we’ve designed the courses is not to make them impossible. We could’ve made them much harder based on our access to complicated terrain. It’s a really challenging route, but also really doable for people who have put in the training,” founder Gary Robbins told Discover.
“For most people, the experience is life-altering. It might even be the hardest thing they’ve ever done. It’s an incredible emotional ride, all the different feelings of self-doubt, and
Trail running is getting more and more popular in Squamish.
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then the reward of making it to the finish line. It could be their biggest accomplishment of the year.”
Word of mouth has travelled fast, and now they see repeat international competitors who have been wooed by the coastal locale and the culture of the race. It has been rapidly growing for the past 13 years, but at a sustainable rate according to co-founder Geoff Langford.
Runners have the option of running 23K, 50K or taking part in a two-day race where they run 50 miles one day and 50 kilometres the next.
“The Squamish50 has grown every year consistently. It sells out in days or weeks of registration opening, and we’re now up to 1,850 registrations. That means 1,500 to 1,550 runners on site during the weekend, and our volunteer base has grown in tandem— we’ve surpassed 400,” Langford said.
And on top of being a challenge, Robbins thinks a big part of the appeal is it’s also a lot of fun.
“The nice thing about the Squamish50 is that because we’re in the middle of summer, 90% of the time
we get beautiful weather. It becomes a two-day running festival,” said Robbins, noting that they’ve changed the original starting spot right to downtown, in Junction Park.
“That finish line experience, there’s hundreds of people on site, there’s beer gardens and everyone’s hanging out in the sun with a drink. It’s really fun to be a part of.”
But what they find most rewarding is the feedback from runners.
“The incredibly rewarding part for me and Geoff, producing these events, is seeing the impact on people’s lives when they share their stories with us. There was one runner who had lost 100 pounds, and his wife had lost 50, and they felt like they got their lives back after the doctors told them they had to figure something out. The Squamish50 gave them inspiration to make a shift in their lives,” he said.
“The emotion on their end is so intense and genuine, and that’s a byproduct of what we get to experience with this race.”
Some participants are vying for a top
finishing spot, but for many others, the challenge is simply personal. They just want to make it to the end.
“[About] 85% of our participants have no aspirations for the podium. When you see it unfold over the entirety of the day, it’s the people at the back of the pack who make it special for everybody because they’ve spent the whole day trying to hit the cutoffs, and they’re the most emotional.”
THE EPIC VERSION OF TRIATHLON
What’s better than one triathlon? Four triathlons.
That’s the logic behind the latest move by Triathlon BC, which has grouped the successful Squamish OffRoad Triathlon with three other events all across B.C. Starting locally on June 7, the competition then continues in three other B.C. communities.
For those looking to tackle all four races, they will earn points at each event based on where they place in their respective age groups. To qualify
Squamish50 sells out quickly each year.
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for awards, they must attend at least three races. The winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Whistler on Sept. 14.
“We’ve got Squamish, Victoria, Cumberland and Whistler. It’s like the best trails in the world,” race organizer Jessica Walker told The Squamish Chief.
“Our triathlon does actually traditionally sell out, but I think we’ll see a higher level of racers come out.”
According to Walker, the event regularly attracts approximately 200 competitors.
“Squamish has become a world-class destination for mountain biking and trail running and boasts some of the region’s most loved and accessible lakes, with steep forested hills descending right down to the water’s edge,” she said, following the 2024 event.
“It is with a great sense of pride that we welcomed an incredible field of cross-tri athletes to our community and support the growth of this exciting, dynamic sport in B.C.”
The race takes place at the picturesque Alice Lake Provincial Park on Highway 99, and the two routes feature either a 750-m or 1.5-km lake swim before participants pedal off through a 12.9-km or 24.3-km trail network and ditch their bikes for a 5.5 or 10-km concluding run.
For the first time, the Squamish race is open for youth aged 16 to 18.
“We really want to promote the next generation of off-road athletes by getting them excited about it younger.”
On race days, Squamish runners take priority on popular local trails.
Photo by Ty Holtan Photography
Beating the Squamish summer rush
with outside venues in the community.
It’s an absolute onslaught.
That’s how Squamish businesses describe their annual summer rush, in which their establishments get slammed with traveling adventurers and tourists for months. For some it’s difficult to keep up, while for others it’s an opportunity to think outside the box.
Discover Squamish called around to hear what strategies businesses are employing to keep the throngs happy and well-fed.
TIME FOR THE AFTER PARTY
They’re coming out of hiding.
The management team of Trickster’s Hideout, a popular downtown night club, are introducing a new element to their programming this summer—taking their staff outside the walls of their back-alley night club and partnering
“We’ve learned that in the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, visitors love to soak up the sun and adventure during the day. With that in mind, we’re planning to partner with existing evening and late afternoon events … and become the go-to afterparty spot when the sun goes down,” co-owner Allen Edwards told Discover.
“This will be building on last year’s success—especially with popular events like karaoke after Amped in the Park. We’re excited to keep the momentum going this summer. You can expect even more excitement with larger-name artists taking the stage closer to sunset, allowing guests to enjoy their outdoor activities, freshen up, and then cool off in our air-conditioned venue with live DJs, bands, and other entertainment.”
BREAKING THE SEAL
The Broken Seal is one of the newest establishments in the Sea to Sky Corridor—June is its one-year
anniversary since launching—but the waterside eatery has already carved out a unique niche amidst the pub and bar scene. With a commitment to zero waste and a hunger for creating their own flavours, it offers up a fine dining experience that doesn’t require you to dress up.
“What we feel we offer that’s unique is our food styles and food choices, and our cocktail aspect as well. If you want to have a proper cocktail in Squamish, we are on the very top of that list,” coowner Matt Upton told Discover.
“It’s a fun environment, literally overlooking uninterrupted views of the [Stawamus] Chief, right on the waterfront. In the summer, it’s amazing to sit on the patio and enjoy fresh food that’s not super heavy, because all our food is catered towards being shareable.”
The team is rolling out a new menu in time for the summer rush, which they anticipate will double their sales numbers. Their most popular item is barbecue pork bao buns, which feature
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Good times at Trickster’s Hideout. Photo courtesy of Trickster’s Hideout
Broken Seal has plant based options. Photo courtesy of The Broken Seal
house-pickled carrots, mango, cabbage and cucumber. The vegan version substitutes the meat for jackfruit.
“When we deliver the food, our servers always ask, ‘Would you like us to explain what you’re eating.’ … If the customer says they’d like to hear it, we go through the whole process of how we cook it while reiterating that all the flavours are made in house,” he said.
“We do it in our own way with our own flavours, and you’ll get that experience whether you’re coming in with muddy shorts after mountain biking or if you come in fully dressed up. We’re getting known for it, because we’re the only place in the corridor that goes above and beyond when it’s not technically a fine dining establishment,” he said.
“It’s a very laid-back vibe but we deliver the same level of service.”
BETTING ON BRUNCH
How many different ways can you make a pancake?
At the Crabapple Cafe, there’s an entire pancake menu featuring names like Banana Dream, Mixed Berry Eton Mess, Chocolate Deluxe, Old Fashioned and Banoffee. And though the business has long been popular for its bacon and eggs breakfast, those fluffy flapjacks have now become their top seller.
When the summer rush hits, that will mean the Crabapple team will have to deliver hundreds of pancakes a day to meet up with demand.
“It’s just insane how many people we serve. We’ve done 360 customers in a seven-hour window,” owner Chris Brook told Discover.
“As it comes to spring, we’re just prepping and prepping to get organized for the build-up to summer. It becomes electric, the atmosphere. It’s consistent every year, having this lineup throughout the summer. With our patio and garage doors open, flowers out, it’s a buzzing place to be.”
According to Brook, the Crabapple fits well into the community because it doesn’t aspire to be anything but what it is—a rustic brunch spot. Their customers can choose between eating inside or out, and they’re fully licensed.
“We fit the Squamish scene. Everyone’s welcome. We have no agenda, we’re just making sure people have a great experience with absolute friendliness.”
FOOD TRUCK MEETS RESTAURANT
For Locavore, the summer rush starts around March.
Having operated in Squamish for 13 years now, the owners know what to anticipate once the weather gets nicer, and the key is to keep the food quality up and the wait times down. As a hybrid between a restaurant and a food truck, hitting that sweet spot can be tough.
“It’s a pretty big shift for us. It starts during the March break and then as soon as school’s out it’s time to put our heads down and work as hard as we can. You can breathe in September,” owner Grace Dwight told Discover.
Their customers are passionate about their offerings, and changes to the menu in the past have received backlash. So they’re sticking with their tried and true items while also rolling out quick grab happy hour food—things like fried pickles, mozzarella sticks and chicken wings.
Their most popular meal is their brisket, which consists of ingredients made in-house. The chef has perfected his recipe over 12 years, and is very particular about how it’s smoked to optimize tenderness.
All of this can be enjoyed while surrounded by the bustling family environment that comes with the warm weather.
“You’ll see parents drinking sangria, bikers coming in all muddy. It’s a very inclusive environment. We’ve been working on our landscape, with some
beautiful trees, and it’s such a nice, friendly, inclusive environment. It’s joyous to watch.”
COPPER COIL CHANNELS NEW ORLEANS
For a few months a year, they need two kitchens.
The Copper Coil Still & Grill has been a gastropub fixture in the community for a decade now, and during that time they completely outgrew their cooking space. Every summer the owners bring in a trailer for the parking lot, so they can double up on their preparation.
“We have to double our staff, and some of them come back every summer because they know how busy we are and how hard it is to find staff in this day and age. It keeps things fresh and exciting,” owner Marcie Brenton told Discover.
The establishment has two patios, one inside and the other out, which gives residents with dogs the option of bringing their pet along. During the summer months, they open their garage doors wide to a view of the nearby farmer’s market.
Their signature dish is their beef dip, which comes with a shot of Jameson Irish whiskey and au jus. The New Orleans style Po’ Boy bun is joined on the plate by Cajun fries.
“It’s Heaven. Juicy, great taste. It’s an all-around fan favourite. We haven’t changed it for over 10 years, so we must be doing something right.”
Eat your sweet breakfast inside or out at the Crabapple Cafe.
Photo courtesy of Crabapple Cafe
Have a hearty lunch on the deck this summer at the Copper Coil.
Photo by Alex Crouzet and Frankie Vallarta/Copper Coil
Britannia Mine Museum reflects on 50 years of growth
WILL JOHNSON
The whistle gave its last piercing scream, then went quiet.
It was the final shift at the Britannia Mine, and the men heading to take their final plunge into the darkness weren’t actually there to extract minerals— they were simply doing a final clean-up, gathering up equipment and preparing for the mine’s imminent closure. It was Nov. 1, 1972 and copper just wasn’t as profitable anymore. The operators had survived tough economic times before, but now the end had finally come.
But even as one story drew to a close, another was about to begin. Work was already underway to preserve the history of this integral part of the community, with volunteers combing through the archives and working on a book by historian Bruce Ramsey. Only three short years after those workers reemerged from the shafts, never to return, the entire site would be resurrected as a popular tourist attraction.
Britannia Mine Museum.
Photo by Indigo Lemay-Conway
HALF A CENTURY OF MINE HISTORY
The Britannia Mine site has been many things over the course of its life, but one thing that might surprise you is its prolific history as a backdrop for movies and TV. At times, to keep the operation afloat, organizers hosted production crews from all over North America, immortalizing the site on film.
“Britannia has been a great background character in a range of fun movies and TV shows. That began in the late 1970s, and went into the 80s and 90s, because it looks like an old mining town. There was a show called Hope Island where the whole thing was shot here,” Laura Minta Holland, the museum’s curator of collections and engagement, told Discover.
“There were a few episodes of the X-Files, and then more recently we had the team from the Netflix movie Snake Eyes.”
The museum’s setting is certainly one of its greatest
strengths, on full display from the Sea to Sky Highway and overlooking the ocean. But it’s also radically transformed over the years, with significant environmental remediation being completed and the entire landscape receiving a facelift. Not to mention the landslides and floods they’ve weathered.
“We’ve realized that we’ve changed a lot, as we’re doing more and more research. When people were coming here in the 70s and 80s it looked very different, including where all the buildings are. This site has transformed over 50 years,” she said.
“The transformation makes it both familiar and unrecognizable.”
One of the largest renovations was to the Mill No. 3 building, which is a unique structure called a gravity concentrator — a rarity in North America. At the time it was operating, it processed 7,000 tonnes of ore daily. It is now designated a national historic site of Canada.
They also offer an opportunity to climb aboard a train and ride down an early haulage tunnel, just like the miners did when it was in operation for 70 years.
“What you see and learn on site is a really important part of B.C. history. Extraction is what built B.C. into the province it is today, and without that growth Britannia Mine Museum Museum wouldn’t be here.”
60,000 SOULS
The Britannia Mine Museum lets you peek into the past. If you look at the topics covered on their website, you’ll see
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Support of donors has enabled the museum to fund a number of important projects over the last 50 years.
Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine Museum
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how each major development in twentieth century history had an impact on this mine, which at one point had 60,000 people living and working there. You can read about the deadly scourge of the 1918 pandemic, a giant fire that destroyed one of their mills in 1921, and a strike by Japanese workers in the 1930s.
“When the mine was prosperous, all was good. But in the darker days, such as during the Great Depression, or when Mill No. 2 burnt down, times were hard on all and the community had to pull together to get through it,” the website reads.
“In its seventy-year history, there were only two owners –the Howe Sound Company … and Anaconda Britannia Mines.”
And you can learn about the daily lives of workers, who stayed in bunkhouses.
“The men slept in a bunkhouse, ate in a cookhouse and enjoyed their free time in a clubhouse. It was definitely close quarters in the bunkhouses as it was two men to a room. In 1950, room and board cost $2.30 a day,” it reads.
“It was a bit of an isolated existence, especially in the camps. Even though there were many dances and parties at the “Beach” and “the Townsite,” the bunkhouse guys did not feel welcome. The family men often saw them as a threat to their marriages!”
The museum also helps put things in perspective for contemporary audiences, who may have no idea the vast scope of the mine’s operation.
“Within the mountains above the village lies 210 kilometres of tunnels over a height of 1,750 metres. The longest tunnel is
The Museum has been a staple of the corridor for 50 years.
Photos courtesy of Britannia Mine Museum
16 kilometres long and the mine extends 600 metres below sea level,” it reads.
“At its peak production, this was the largest copper producer in the British Empire, producing at one time, an amazing 17% of the world’s copper! If all the ore taken from the mine was loaded into train cars, the train would stretch more than 4,000 kilometres. This was only a tiny fraction of the total rock removed.”
50 YEARS BACK, 50 YEARS FORWARD
They’ve done such a good job preserving the history of the mine, now it’s time to celebrate the museum.
To prepare for their 50th anniversary, volunteers and staff combed through the archives for photos, videos, company reports and newspaper articles. The story takes them all the way back to 1967, when Canada’s Centennial was the
inspiration to create Britannia’s community association.
“We want to acknowledge the involvement of the community to think ahead and preserve these things, because without them we wouldn’t have a museum today,” she said.
“Through help from the mining sector, the local government, as well as the provincial and federal governments, we were able to properly preserve this important piece of history.”
Many of these photos and videos will be available for visitors to peruse in interactive exhibits, some of them having never been seen before by the public.
“I do expect us to be here at least another 50 years, so what’s our call to action? What should it look like in 50 years? How will the highway have changed? Will there be a wave park next door? I think the next 50 years will be as exciting and interesting as the past 50.”
Go under ground with a tour at Britannia Mine Museum.
Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine Museum
Squamish event itinerary grows, making for slam-packed summer
WILL JOHNSON
How are you supposed to choose?
If someone was inclined to attend every significant event being hosted in Squamish this summer, it would be very near impossible. Are you looking for fellow nutrition enthusiasts? Jonesing to toss back world-class drinks? Or maybe you’re looking for something athletically challenging, like a triathlon or the Terry Fox Run.
Whatever your speed, there’s something coming up that should appeal to just about everybody.
JUNE
The first month of summer is a perfect showcase of the community’s diversity.
Typically, in the first week of June, Vegan Fest will be held at the Logger Sports grounds — making for an amusing juxtaposition between cultures. The following weekend will feature a raucous parade as part of the Squamish Sikh Festival, on the 14th, where members of the Sikh faith will be preparing free meals.
June 7 is the Squamish Off Road Triathlon and it will be held in Alice Lake Provincial Park, giving competitors unique access to the area’s scenic backyard.
Beer Fest is a self-explanatory event held at the Logger Sports Grounds on the 21st, the same day as the second annual Haulback Mountain Bike Race. Weaving through multiple trails, it’s a mass-start cycling challenge that takes you along routes with names like Man Boobs and Lower Lumbar.
That will be followed by Picnic in the Park at Stan Clarke Park on the 28th, bringing a wholesome family vibe to wrap up the month’s festivities.
JULY
Squamish knows how to celebrate Canada Day.
During the Squamish Together event on July 1, the community will come together with music, dancing, food trucks and beer gardens. Held downtown, it will be a perfect way to enjoy the social vibrancy the Sea to Sky Corridor has to offer.
If you’re into swing and Latin dancing, Junction Park will be hosting Dancing Under the Stars on the 19th. Then on the 26th is the increasingly popular Squamish Arts Mural Walk, as
The Squamish ArtWalk is a popular summer event
Photo by Brian Aikens
well as Open Street Day. The sidewalks should be packed as people take in the building-sized art pieces all around town.
As July wraps up, the Squamish Days Logger Sports Festival gets going. The kettle boil will be held on the 31st, kicking off multiple days of lumberjack shenanigans.
AUGUST
As August gets going, the Logger Sports Festival will still be dominating downtown for an entire weekend.
From the 1st to the 3rd there will be daily spectacles, with lumberjacks engaged in friendly competition throughout, throwing axes, sawing through logs and climbing up poles.
There will be bed races, a children’s festival in Junction Park, and a rowdy parade to cap things off. You might even see a little chainsaw carving.
Then there’s Squamish Arts Fest on the 9th, continuing the trend of celebrating local talent. On the 12th is ArtWalk, an annual Squamish arts event that takes over downtown and gives visitors a chance to gawk at local artistry.
Trail running enthusiasts will come together for the Squamish50 on the 16th, which is the same day as the Sp’awk’us Feather Fest held in the recently completed park of the same name. With musical acts sure to keep things lively, it’s the perfect opportunity to check out the rapidly growing Oceanfront Squamish housing project.
The Arc’teryx Climb Academy is headed back to Squamish this August.
Held Aug. 22 to 24, the event will mark its 18th year in Squamish and see rock climbers of all skill levels take to the granite to celebrate all things climbing.
“The Arc’teryx Academy Series is a cornerstone of our brand’s commitment to education, community, and progression in the mountains.” Arc’teryx senior manager for brand experience, Shannon Reynolds, said in a press release.
SEPTEMBER
For those not ready for summer to end, there are a few great events to wrap up the season.
The Brackendale Fall Fair is on Sept. 6, followed by a trail running event at Smoke Bluffs Park called Lap the Bluffs on the 14th.
That’s the same day as the annual Terry Fox Run, which routinely gets a healthy turn-out from the Squamish community.
EXPERIENCE YOUCAN TRUST
There is plenty to do all summer long in Squamish.
Photo by Brian Aikens
SQUAMISH
Please visit the businesses below for friendly Sea to Sky customer service, and a bit of what makes Squamish one of the best places to be in BC! Whether you live or play here, you will experience what makes Squamish so special!
ACCOMMODATION
1 Sandman Hotel & Suites
604-848-6000 sandmanhotels.com
ATTRACTIONS
2 Britannia Mine Museum 1-800-896-4044 britanniaminemuseum.ca
AUTOMOTIVE
3 Squamish Motorsports Squamish Business Park 778-894-0849 Downtown RV Lot squamishmotorsports.com
4 Triton Automotive and Industrial/Napa 1-800-790-6434 tritonautoindustrial.com
