Squamish
Yes, Squamish is Canada’s climbing Mecca, but
in addition to the world class climbing, Squamish offers spectacular
windsurfing, kite boarding, hiking, backcountry skiing, fishing,
white water kayaking, rafting, sailing and scuba diving, and so much
more! Here are some useful links to help you eat, sleep, and plan
your time in “Squish”.
Accommodation
Camping
Two Provincial
Campgrounds and a handful of privately run campgrounds (including
one that is a 10 minute walk from our facility in Paradise Valley)
can be found in the District of Squamish.
Stawamus Chief
Provincial Park http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stawamus.htm
Alice Lake
Provincial Park http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/alicelk.htm
Paradise Valley
Campground http://paradisevalleycampground.net/
Dryden Creek Resort www.drydencreek.com
Hostels
For those who
prefer a few more amenities, and some other travelers to swap beta
with, Squamish is home to two hostels:
Squamish Hostel http://www.squamishhostel.com
Rainforest Backpacker
Hostel http://www.rainforest.bc.ca
Hotels
Squamish has a number of hotels and motels ranging from the more
upscale to the quite affordable.
Here is a listing of some hotels in the area:
The Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company http://www.howesound.com/
Mountain
Retreats http://www.mountainretreathotel.com
August
Jack PH: 604 892 3504
The
Garibaldi Inn PH: 604
892 5204.
Best Western
Sea to Sky Inn http://www.bestwestern.com/ca/seatosky
B&B’s
B&B’s are
gaining in popularity among climbers.
A comfy bed, homemade breakfast, and local hospitality:
True North
B&B http://www.truenorthbedandbreakfast.com/
Nu-sayla
Guest Chalet http://www.nusalya.com/
Coney
Bear Lodge http://www.coneybearelodge.com/
Diamond
Head Lodgings http://www.diamondheadlodgings.com/
Glacier
View B&B PH:
604-898-1630
Tantalus
View Chalet http://www.tantalusviewretreat.com/
Hummingbird
Pension http://www.squamishresorts.com/
 
Transportation:
Useful links for getting here and getting around:
Highways http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighways/roadreports/roadreports.htm
BC Ferries http://www.bcferries.bc.ca/
Border Crossings http://nemo.customs.gov/process/bordertimes/bordertimes.asp
Buses
Greyhound http://www.greyhound.ca/en/
Pacific Coach Lines http://www.pacificcoach.com/
BC Transit http://www.transitbc.com/
Squamish Transit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/squ/
Sustenance:
For a full listing of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs visit: http://www.mysquamish.com/business/dining.shtml#full
Groceries
To fuel the fire, several supermarkets exist in and around
Squamish. Downtown
Squamish is home to Save On
Foods and IGA. Extra Foods located on the highway just north of Squamish.
Coffee
Sunflower Café or Pause Café located on the
main street (Cleveland Ave) of Squamish have a friendly atmosphere
and great local bakery treats. Eagle’s Nest & Eagle
Coffee Ground’s in Brackendale also offer a good brew.
Squamish is also host to the coffee chains of Starbucks (located
just off the Sea to Sky Highway in the Squamish Station Mall) and
Tim Horton’s (just north of Squamish on the Sea to Sky).
Beer
…never far from a climbers heart. The best place to
get beer and meet other climbers is probably the Howe Sound Brewing
Company (aka The Brew Pub). Real beer, brewed on the premises
(and you know they must be climbers, with a Cooper & Baldwin
Ale!). Some other places to go to meet the locals over a
pint are the Shady Tree or The Cliffside Pub.
Restaurants
Again Squamish boasts a full range of restaurants of all types.
Some of our favorites are: pub fare: Howe Sound Brew Pub,
Japanese: Sunrise Sushi, Greek: Yianni Taverna, fish
& chips: Wigan Pier, and a bit more upscale: Eagle’s
Nest or Ian's Bistro. The Brackendale Bistro
is another local’s favorite, especially for breakfast.
Gear
Harnesses, ropes, cams…you can be sure to find just about all
you’ll need for any style of climbing that you chose to do in
Squamish.
Climb On http://www.climbon-equipment.com/index.html
Valhalla http://www.squamishgear.com/
Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada...
Land:
Climbing Beta http://http://www.meingh.com/
Tantalus Bike
Shop http://www.tantalusbikeshop.com/index.html
Corsa Cycles http://www.corsacycles.com
Sea-to-Sky Stables http://seatoskystables.com/
Hiking
http://www.99north.com/guides/hike.html
Water:
Elaho
Adventures (Rafting) http://www.elahoadventures.com/
Sunwolf
Outdoor Centre (Rafting) http://www.sunwolf.net/
Canadian Outback Adventures (Rafting) http://www.canadianoutback.com/
Sea
to Sky Kayaking
(River Kayaking) www.squamishkayak.com/
Sea to Sky Ocean Sports (Diving, Windsurfing, Ocean
Kayaking) http://www.seatoskyoceansports.com/
Rivers Edge (Fishing) PH: 604-898-5656
Air:
From
flight-seeing, to a heli-drop, these companies operate out of the
Squamish Municipal Airport.
Black Tusk
Helicopters http://www.blacktuskhelicopter.com/
Glacier Air http://www.glacierair.com/
Rainy
Days:
What to do on a
rainy day in Squamish? Check
out the many shops in the town centre.
Book stores, thrift shops, art galleries, and retail stores
are great for browsing.
Squamish
Library, a great place to read, write and surf the net: http://www.squamishlibrary.bc.ca/
At Brennan
Park Leisure Centre you can soak, steam or swim: http://www.district.squamish.bc.ca/Departments/recreation/facilities/
Or try bowling
at Garibaldi Lanes PH:
604-892-9566
Victoria
For a listing of accommodation, activities,
events, transportation please see: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Don't forget to check out our industry partners:
Slipstream Wilderness First Aid http://www.wildernessfirstaid.ca/
Slipstream Backcountry
http://www.slipstreamadventures.com/Backntry/backpack.htm
Crag X (Indoor Climbing Gym) http://www.urbancliffculture.com/
Robinson's Outdoor Store
http://www.robinsonsoutdoors.com/
Valhalla Pure Outdoor Outfitters http://www.valhalla-pure.com/stores/victoria/vic.htm
Ocean River Sports http://www.oceanriver.com/
Eco
West Adventures Ltd. http://www.ecowest.com/
Ocean Island Backpacker’s Inn http://www.oceanisland.com
Weather
Squamish Weather Report http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?wsk
Victoria Weather Report http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?yyj
BC Weather Map http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/canada/bc_e.html
BC Ice-climbing Report http://casbc.bivouac.com/ice0304.htm
Associations
CASBC
The Climbers Access Society of B.C. is an independent not-for-profit
society which provides a united, province-wide voice on climbers'
access issues. Find out what those issues are and how they affect
you. Perhaps you may even find out how you can help!
http://casbc.bivouac.com/
ACMG
The ACMG is a professional association of trained and
certified guides and instructors. They are a non-profit organization
that operates in partnership with the University College of the
Cariboo to provide internationally recognized training and certification
programs. Whether finding yourself a guide or becoming one, you’ll
find tons of useful information here.
http://www.acmg.ca/
CAA
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA)
is a registered non-profit Society that represents the avalanche
community in Canada by promoting scientific and technical knowledge,
standards and communications. The CAA delivers avalanche accident
prevention by training avalanche workers for industry, supporting
public avalanche awareness programs, and providing avalanche information
bulletins for the public. To find out more, visit their website
at http://www.avalanche.ca/
Interesting Reading
Climbing Magazine http://www.climbing.com/
Rock & Ice
http://www.rockandice.com/
Gripped http://www.gripped.com/New/main/index.html
Gear Manufacturers
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear is a "gear" company featuring innovative
synthetic and goose down sleeping bags as well as mountaineering
and backpacking tents, outerwear and have developed a system of
base and mid-layers that manage moisture from the inside out.
http://www.sportsite.com/mhardware/index.html
Intuition Sport Inc.
A friend of mine always had trouble with his boot liners and a
severe bout of frostbite had left his feet very susceptible to bad
fitting liners and of course, the cold. Intuition liners are
molded to an individual’s foot and boot using a thermal process
and are rumored to be the best liner available. My friend swears
they are the best liner he has had. Call them and find out for
yourself what makes them so special.
PH: 604- 879 9231
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