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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, a district municipality at the north end of Howe Sound on Highway 99 (the Sea to Sky Highway), in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. 1
Population
23,819 in the District of Squamish and 24,232 in the Squamish census agglomeration at the 2021 census. The District 2025 drinking-water report says the system served about 29,752 residents on its own projection. 2 3 15
Internet Speed
Ookla Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile. That is a national figure, not a Squamish table. A Rogers Xfinity Starter 100 promo for British Columbia was CAD 70 a month for 100 Mbps on a 24-month term (listed as reduced from CAD 110). 14 41
Currency & Banking
Canadian dollar (CAD). This Canada research run uses the Bank of Canada rate for 16 October 2026: 1 USD = 1.4154 CAD, so 1 CAD is about 0.71 USD. The 20 October 2026 print was 1.4054. RBC Squamish branch is at 38100 2nd Avenue (Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5pm, Friday to 6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm), phone 604-892-3555. 12 44
Tap Water
Safe to drink. The District 2025 drinking-water report says the primary supply is groundwater from the Powerhouse Springs wells, with chlorine disinfection, and that weekly E. coli and total-coliform samples are checked against the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Mashiter Creek and the Stawamus River are emergency backup only and were not used in 2025. 15
Power
120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from Europe or most of Asia need an adapter. 13
SIM Card
Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB with auto-pay (the 30 GB includes a 5 GB auto-pay bonus), unlimited Canada-wide talk, and Canada, US and international text. Prices are for new activations. Bring photo ID. Rogers-branded prepaid moved to Chatr in 2025. 4
Banking for Expats
Contactless cards and Interac debit are the normal way to pay. RBC has a branch at 38100 2nd Avenue. A bank that opens accounts for short-stay visitors without a social insurance number was not checked. 44 12
Accommodation
The 2025 CMHC average rent in Squamish was CAD 1,626 a month for a one-bedroom and CAD 2,179 for a two-bedroom. A furnished one-bedroom at 309-37841 Cleveland Avenue (700 sq ft) was listed by Avesta on 21 October 2026: the page header showed CAD 2,250 a month, and the listing details said CAD 2,450 a month all-inclusive (hydro, gas and wifi). 42 43
Cashless Friendly
Yes in shops and restaurants. BC Transit Squamish fares can be paid in the Umo app or on a reloadable card. 5 21
Short Term Rentals
Avesta was offering 309-37841 Cleveland Avenue, a furnished one-bedroom of 700 sq ft downtown, from 15 October 2026 for a short or long stay. On 21 October 2026 the page header showed CAD 2,250 a month and the key details said CAD 2,450 a month with hydro, gas and wifi included. 43
Budget Accommodation
Squamish Adventure Inn, 38220 Highway 99, is the hostel. The front desk is open daily 9am-11pm, phone 604-892-9240. A current dorm or private-room rate was not on the contact page. 39
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Downtown Cleveland Avenue for the Saturday market, cafes and Howe Sound Brewing, and the south end of town for the Stawamus Chief, Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola. The Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane is the coach stop. 26 19 18 59
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Downtown Second Avenue: Aligned Collective at 201-38085 2nd Avenue and the public library at 37907 Second Avenue, both walkable to Cleveland Avenue. Cloudburst Cafe, the laptop cafe, is in Garibaldi Estates at 1861 Mamquam Road, on the local bus. 7 10 22

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Aligned Collective, 201-38085 2nd Avenue: day pass CAD 27.25, 10-pass CAD 210, unlimited monthly CAD 270, dedicated desk CAD 410 a month. Wifi, printing and tea or coffee are included. Street parking is on 2nd Avenue. 7 54
Best Cafe for Work
Cloudburst Cafe, 1861 Mamquam Road in Garibaldi Estates. Tourism Squamish says people working on laptops use it for the wifi, and that Locavore Bar and Grill is next door. It is not inside the Adventure Centre; Caffe Garibaldi is the cafe there. 22 23 56
Networking Events
The Common, 38016 Cleveland Avenue, is a downtown coworking room that describes itself as a place for member socials. Aligned Collective on 2nd Avenue is the other shared office. A public events calendar with dates was not opened. 65 7
Social Events for Expats
A named expat meetup was not confirmed. The farmers market runs Saturdays at Cleveland Avenue and Victoria Street, 9am-2pm from 2 May through 31 October 2026. Squamish Days Loggers Sports is 30 July to 2 August 2026. 26 27

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Squamish Taxi, phone 604-567-1111, says it is open 24 hours, runs to Vancouver airport, and has a wheelchair-accessible van. Tourism Squamish says Uber is available in town at any hour, and also names the Coastal Rides app. 38 21
Bike/Scooter Rental
Evolve, with BCAA, runs 30 shared e-bikes and 30 e-scooters from April through October 2026, including the library, the Mamquam Blind Channel boardwalk and the Adventure Centre. Bikes show in the Evo app. Tourism Squamish also points to RideHub Cafe for mountain-bike rentals between the Diamond Head and Alice Lake riding zones. 21 23
Best Beach Nearby
Alice Lake Provincial Park, about 13 km north on Highway 99, has freshwater swimming and a lakeside trail. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches. Wikipedia describes the Squamish Spit as the summer kiteboarding and windsurfing spot. A page confirming the name Nexen Beach was not opened. 45 1
Top Regional Airline
No scheduled passenger airline flies from Squamish. YVR Skylynx standard coaches stop by reservation at the Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane, on the airport to Whistler run. The 18 April to 21 November 2026 timetable has several Squamish calls a day. 17 59
Top International Airline
Long-haul flights use Vancouver International Airport (YVR), south on Highway 99, not a Squamish terminal. YVR Skylynx links the Adventure Centre at 38551 Loggers Lane to downtown Vancouver and to YVR. 17 1 59
Highway Access
Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, runs through Squamish between Vancouver and Whistler, along the north end of Howe Sound. 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no passenger rail station. The old Pacific Great Eastern line is a CN freight railway. BC Transit local buses and the Downtown Transit Exchange are the town network; OnDemand feeds that exchange from Oceanfront, SEAandSKY, Redbridge and St’á7mes. Intercity coaches use the Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers Lane. The Squamish Connector also stops at Chieftain Centre and London Drugs. 1 21 16 59
Public Transport Passes
BC Transit Squamish. From 30 March 2026 an adult 30-day pass is CAD 50, a single ride is CAD 2.50 and a DayPASS is CAD 5. Student and senior 30-day passes are CAD 30. Children 12 and under ride free. Buy a pass in the Umo app, at a retail vendor, or at ca.umopass.com. 5 6
Regional Travel
Squamish Connector to downtown Vancouver is CAD 37 one way and CAD 48 return, tax included. Guaranteed Squamish pickups are the Adventure Centre, Chieftain Centre and London Drugs. YVR Skylynx also stops at the Adventure Centre toward the airport and Whistler. Highway 99 is the road both ways. 16 17

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Squamish General Hospital, 38140 Behrner Drive, Vancouver Coastal Health. The emergency department is open 24 hours, phone 604-892-5211, with free interpreters. Call 911. Bring photo ID. A BC Services Card is for residents; visitors need travel insurance. 9 55
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, phone 604-898-3604: a pool, an ice arena, tennis and pickleball courts, and an outdoor gym. Building hours are Monday to Friday 6am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm. A membership price was not on the facility page. 64 61
Laundry Services
The Spot Laundromat, 38139 2nd Avenue: coin washers, Tuesday to Friday 8am-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Wash-and-fold pickup is a CAD 15 fee with a CAD 50 minimum, collected at 9am and back by 7pm. Showers are CAD 1 a minute. 24

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
A DoorDash or SkipTheDishes coverage page for Squamish was not opened. Backcountry Brewing, 405-1201 Commercial Way, takes online pickup orders from its taproom. 49
Best Local Dish to Try
Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, has run the downtown brewpub since 1996. Sunday 11:30am-9pm, Monday to Wednesday 11:30am-10pm, Thursday to Saturday 11:30am-11pm, phone 604-892-2603. A current menu price did not load. 11
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Cloudburst Cafe, 1861 Mamquam Road, serves salads, soups and raw treats. A fully vegan restaurant with a current menu was not confirmed. 22 23
Best Dessert Spots
Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, 38086 Cleveland Avenue, bakes donuts downtown. Tourism Squamish describes them as made fresh in the morning, with Mount Garibaldi in view from the patio. 23 57
Affordable Shopping Spots
Squamish Farmers Market, 37996 Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Street, Saturdays 9am-2pm from 2 May through 31 October 2026, then 10am-2pm from 7 November through 19 December 2026. A Walmart or Independent Grocer price page was not opened. 26
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.ca is the main general online store. 66
Bar/Nightlife Area
Downtown is small. Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, is the main room: Sunday 11:30am-9pm, Monday to Wednesday until 10pm, Thursday to Saturday until 11pm. Backcountry Brewing is the other taproom, at 405-1201 Commercial Way, generally noon to 10pm. 11 49
Local Brewery
Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, since 1996. A-FRAME Brewing is at 1-38927 Queens Way, phone 604-892-0777. Backcountry Brewing taproom and kitchen is at 405-1201 Commercial Way, generally noon to 10pm. 11 50 49
Street Food Stalls
Locavore Bar and Grill is next to Cloudburst Cafe at 1861 Mamquam Road, according to Tourism Squamish. A downtown food-truck roster was not opened. 23 56

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Stawamus Chief, a granite monolith about 700 metres high at the south entrance on Highway 99, with trails to three summits (BC Parks). Sea to Sky Gondola, on 21 October 2026: weekdays 9am-4pm (last ride down 5pm) and weekends 9am-5pm (last ride down 6pm). Adult round trip CAD 73.95 online or CAD 81.95 at the window. Closed 16-26 November 2026 for maintenance. Shannon Falls is the waterfall beside the highway. 19 18 60 1
Museums & Art Venues
Britannia Mine Museum, at Britannia Beach south on Highway 99, and the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road. Admission prices were not on the pages that loaded. The Foyer Gallery is inside the public library. 52 53 62 63 51
Historical Sites
The West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, holds the rail collection. Squamish began as the southern terminus of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway in the 1910s; that line is now part of CN. Britannia Mine Museum, south on Highway 99, is the old copper mine. 1 53 63 52
Religious Sites
Wikipedia notes several churches in Squamish and a Sikh temple. A current worship address and service time were not opened. 1
Annual Events
Squamish Days Loggers Sports, 30 July to 2 August 2026, at Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds, 39155 Loggers Lane. The Squamish Valley Music Festival ran from 2010 to 2016 and is not a current event. 27 1
Cultural Districts
Downtown Cleveland Avenue (the market, Howe Sound Brewing, Sunflower Bakery) and the south entrance around the Adventure Centre, the Stawamus Chief and the Sea to Sky Gondola. 26 11 59 19
Local Markets
Squamish Farmers Market, 37996 Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Street. Saturdays 9am-2pm from 2 May through 31 October 2026; Saturdays 10am-2pm from 7 November through 19 December 2026; then 6 March through 24 April 2027, 10am-2pm. Phone 604-848-4339. 26
Music Scene
Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, is the long-running downtown room (since 1996), open into the evening. Backcountry Brewing at 405-1201 Commercial Way is the other taproom. A separate live-music venue roster was not opened. 11 49
Art Galleries
Foyer Gallery is inside Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Avenue. The library also has an art-for-loan collection. 51 1
Historic Buildings
The West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, is the kept rail collection from the Pacific Great Eastern era. Howe Sound Inn at 37801 Cleveland Avenue dates from 1996, so it is not a heritage building. 53 63 1 11
Local Heritage
The town is on the territory of the Squamish (Skwxwu7mesh) Nation, whose people have lived here for thousands of years. The settler town grew with the Pacific Great Eastern Railway in the 1910s. The pulp mill, once the largest employer, closed on 26 January 2006. Outdoor tourism is now the main draw. 1 15

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Garibaldi Park, in the Coast Mountains, which BC Parks describes as 64 km north of Vancouver: Mount Garibaldi is 2,678 m, with over 90 km of trails. Alice Lake Provincial Park is about 13 km north of town. Stawamus Chief Park is at the south entrance. 20 45 19
National Parks Nearby
No national park borders Squamish. Garibaldi Park is a provincial park, not a national park. Alice Lake Park and Brackendale Eagles Park are also provincial. Pacific Rim and the Gulf Islands are on the far side of Vancouver and a ferry, not a short trip from town. 20 45 46
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Corridor Trail is a paved, vehicle-free path from one end of town to the other. Alice Lake has the Four Lakes Trail and a lakeside walk; mountain-bike trails outside the park are signed, and the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association helps maintain them. 21 45
Scenic Viewpoints
The three summits of the Stawamus Chief look over Howe Sound and the town. The Sea to Sky Gondola summit lodge is the paid viewpoint. DeBeck Hill Trail in Alice Lake Park looks over the Squamish River and the Tantalus Range. 19 18 45
Birdwatching Locations
Brackendale Eagles Park, on the Squamish River. Eagle viewing peaks from November to December, from the Eagle Run dyke across from 41015 Government Road in Brackendale, not from inside the park. The 1994 count was 3,769 bald eagles; the average since then is about 1,300. The park itself is closed to recreation from 1 October to 31 March. 46
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
On 21 October 2026 the District campfire-permit page showed fire danger very low and campfires allowed only with a permit. That banner changes: check the District page and the BC Wildfire Service before lighting anything. Camping is not allowed in town parks or on streets. Brackendale Eagles Park prohibits campfires. 48 47 46

Other Services and Amenities

Language Classes
Capilano University teaches diploma programs and university transfer courses at its Squamish campus, in the buildings of Quest University, which closed in April 2023. An English-class timetable for visitors was not opened. 1
Libraries & Study Spots
Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Avenue, phone 604-892-3110. Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Visitors may use the building, and Wi-Fi is free. All-day desks are at Aligned Collective on the same avenue. 10 51 7
Community Centers
Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, phone 604-898-3604: pool, ice arena, courts and activity rooms. Monday to Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm. 64 61
Casino & Gaming Halls
Chances Squamish, 9000 Valley Drive, phone 604-892-2946, run by Gateway Casinos. Bingo and more than 100 slot machines, plus a lottery counter. 25 58

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
The September 2026 MLS Home Price Index apartment benchmark for Squamish was CAD 593,600 (WOWA, updated 5 October 2026). That is a typical apartment for the whole town, not a downtown price per square metre, so a 40 m2 example cannot be calculated. Eleven apartments sold that month. 40
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
No outside-of-centre series was published. The same September 2026 apartment benchmark is CAD 593,600. The town-wide detached benchmark was CAD 1,614,600 and the attached benchmark CAD 1,010,200. 40
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Use the September 2026 apartment benchmark of CAD 593,600 as the condo figure for the whole town. A 60 m2 price per square metre, and a downtown-only rate, were not published. Eleven apartments sold that month. 40
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No separate outside-centre rate. The September 2026 town-wide apartment benchmark was CAD 593,600. 40
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The September 2026 attached-home benchmark, the closer published match to a larger home, was CAD 1,010,200, town-wide. An 80 m2 price per square metre was not published. Eleven attached homes sold that month. 40
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The September 2026 detached benchmark was CAD 1,614,600, town-wide. No outside-centre rate and no price per square metre were published. Seven detached homes sold that month. 40
Corporate Tax
27% combined general rate on active business income (15% federal plus 12% British Columbia). The small-business rate on active income up to CAD 500,000 is 11% combined (9% federal plus 2% British Columbia). 30 37
Dividend Withholding Tax
25% on dividends paid to non-residents with no treaty, and the same statutory rate on interest and royalties. Many treaties cut the dividend rate to 5% or 15% when a company owns a set share of the payer. Residents are not withheld at 25%; Canadian dividends are taxed in their income. 28
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or if they sojourn in Canada 183 days or more in a calendar year. Non-residents are taxed on Canadian-source income only. No nomad tax regime. 36 34
Highest Income Tax Bracket
53.50% combined federal and British Columbia marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD 265,545 (33% federal plus 20.5% provincial). British Columbia published the 2026 brackets on 17 April 2026. 29 36
VAT
5% federal GST plus 7% provincial sales tax on most goods, so 12% together. PST is 10% on liquor and 8% on accommodation. British Columbia does not use HST. The PST guide was revised 1 October 2026. 31
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Foreign accrual property income (FAPI) rules tax Canadian shareholders of controlled foreign affiliates on passive income. 36
Property Tax
Yes. The 2026 residential total is 4.1476 per CAD 1,000 of assessed value (municipal 2.8745, regional district 0.1758, regional hospital 0.0441, school 1.0149, plus small authority levies). The District example uses an average single-family assessment of CAD 1,553,742, which comes to CAD 4,466.23 for the municipal and library portion only. The 2026 due date was 2 July. 8
Property Transaction Tax
General property transfer tax is 1% up to CAD 200,000, 2% on the slice to CAD 2,000,000 and 3% above that, plus a further 2% on the residential value above CAD 3,000,000. The extra 20% tax on foreign buyers applies in Metro Vancouver, the Capital Regional District, Fraser Valley, Central Okanagan and Nanaimo. Squamish is not in those areas. 32 33
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad tax rate. IRCC says a digital nomad working remotely for a foreign employer may use visitor status for up to six months without a work permit, if they do not enter the Canadian labour market. Many air travellers need an eTA (CAD 7). Residents are taxed on worldwide income, up to a 53.50% combined British Columbia marginal rate. 34 35 29 36

About these guide entries

Method
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Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Squamish, British ColumbiaReference
  2. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Squamish district municipalityOfficial
  3. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Squamish census agglomerationOfficial
  4. Chatr prepaid plansOfficial
  5. BC Transit Squamish faresOfficial
  6. BC Transit Squamish fare change, 16 March 2026Official
  7. Aligned Collective membership pricesOfficial
  8. District of Squamish 2026 property tax ratesOfficial
  9. VCH emergency department, Squamish General HospitalOfficial
  10. Squamish Public Library hoursOfficial
  11. Howe Sound Inn and BrewingOfficial
  12. Bank of Canada FXUSDCADOfficial
  13. Power plugs and sockets, CanadaSecondary
  14. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Canada, September 2026Measurement
  15. District of Squamish 2025 drinking water quality reportOfficial
  16. Squamish Connector fares and stopsOfficial
  17. YVR Skylynx summer and fall 2026 timetableOfficial
  18. Sea to Sky Gondola hours and pricesOfficial
  19. BC Parks, Stawamus Chief ParkOfficial
  20. BC Parks, Garibaldi ParkOfficial
  21. Tourism Squamish, getting aroundOfficial
  22. Tourism Squamish, Cloudburst CafeOfficial
  23. Tourism Squamish, where to have coffeeOfficial
  24. The Spot LaundromatOfficial
  25. Chances Squamish gamingOfficial
  26. Squamish Farmers Market 2026 hoursOfficial
  27. Squamish Days Loggers Sports 2026Official
  28. PwC Canada withholding taxesProfessional
  29. BC personal income tax rates 2026Official
  30. BC corporate income tax ratesOfficial
  31. BC small business guide to PST, 1 October 2026Official
  32. BC property transfer taxOfficial
  33. BC additional property transfer tax areasOfficial
  34. IRCC Tech Talent Strategy, digital nomadsOfficial
  35. IRCC eTA factsOfficial
  36. CRA federal income tax rates 2026Official
  37. CRA corporation tax ratesOfficial
  38. Squamish TaxiOfficial
  39. Squamish Adventure Inn contactOfficial
  40. WOWA Squamish MLS HPI, September 2026Index
  41. Rogers Xfinity Starter 100 BC promoSecondary
  42. CMHC 2025 Squamish average rentsSecondary
  43. Avesta furnished 1-bedroom, 37841 Cleveland AvenueListings
  44. RBC Squamish branchOfficial
  45. BC Parks, Alice Lake ParkOfficial
  46. BC Parks, Brackendale Eagles ParkOfficial
  47. Tourism Squamish camping guideOfficial
  48. District of Squamish residential campfire permitOfficial
  49. Backcountry BrewingOfficial
  50. A-FRAME BrewingOfficial
  51. Squamish Public Library computers and Wi-FiOfficial
  52. Britannia Mine MuseumOfficial
  53. West Coast Railway AssociationOfficial
  54. OSM Aligned Collective, 38085 Second AvenueReference
  55. OSM Squamish General HospitalReference
  56. OSM Cloudburst Coffee, 1861 Mamquam RoadReference
  57. OSM Sunflower Bakery and Cafe, 38086 Cleveland AvenueReference
  58. OSM Chances Casino, Valley DriveReference
  59. OSM Squamish Adventure Centre, 38551 Loggers LaneReference
  60. OSM Sea to Sky GondolaReference
  61. OSM Brennan Park Recreation CentreReference
  62. OSM Britannia Mine MuseumReference
  63. OSM West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government RoadReference
  64. Brennan Park Recreation CentreOfficial
  65. The Common coworking, Cleveland AvenueOfficial
  66. Amazon.caOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Save-On-Foods offers online ordering and local delivery. not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Mountain Fitness Centre or Brennan Park Recreation Centre (Pool and Gym). Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, phone 604-898-3604: a pool, an ice…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 53.5% (Combined Federal and BC Provincial for income over $246,752) 53.50% combined federal and British Columbia marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over…
    • Highway Access Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway) connects Vancouver to Whistler. Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, runs through Squamish between Vancouver and Whistler…
    • Historic Buildings The Howe Sound Inn (classic West Coast architecture style). The West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, is the kept rail collection…
    • Historical Sites West Coast Railway Heritage Park (collection of vintage trains). The West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, holds the rail collection…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed High-speed fiber available, typically 150-1000 Mbps via Telus or Shaw Ookla Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile. That…
    • Language Classes Capilano University (Squamish Campus) for ESL/various courses. Capilano University teaches diploma programs and university transfer courses at its…
    • Laundry Services Sunny Bubbles Laundromat (38157 2nd Ave). The Spot Laundromat, 38139 2nd Avenue: coin washers, Tuesday to Friday 8am-7pm and…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Squamish Public Library (Clean, quiet, free high-speed WiFi). Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Avenue, phone 604-892-3110. Monday to Thursday…
    • Local Brewery A-FRAME Brewing Co. or Backcountry Brewing. Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, since 1996. A-FRAME Brewing is at 1-38927…
    • Local Heritage Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation culture is prominent throughout the region. The town is on the territory of the Squamish (Skwxwu7mesh) Nation, whose people have lived…
    • Local Markets Squamish Farmers' Market (Saturdays in Summer, bi-weekly in Winter). Squamish Farmers Market, 37996 Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Street. Saturdays 9am-2pm from…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Squamish Chieftain Centre bus stop; BC Transit Route 2 for local; Skylynx for… There is no passenger rail station. The old Pacific Great Eastern line is a CN freight…
    • Museums & Art Venues Britannia Mine Museum (10 mins South) and Squamish Adventure Centre art gallery. Britannia Mine Museum, at Britannia Beach south on Highway 99, and the West Coast Railway…
    • Music Scene Live sessions at The Knotty Burl or Howe Sound Brewery. Howe Sound Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, is the long-running downtown room (since…
    • Must-See Landmarks The Stawamus Chief (massive granite monolith) and Sea to Sky Gondola. The Stawamus Chief, a granite monolith about 700 metres high at the south entrance on…
    • National Parks Nearby Pacific Rim National Park (Long distance), but Garibaldi is the local mountain equivalent. No national park borders Squamish. Garibaldi Park is a provincial park, not a national…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Garibaldi Provincial Park (Elfin Lakes trail). Garibaldi Park, in the Coast Mountains, which BC Parks describes as 64 km north of…
    • Networking Events Squamish Chamber of Commerce 'Commerce After Six' events and local tech meetups at The… The Common, 38016 Cleveland Avenue, is a downtown coworking room that describes itself as…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Canada Post (Post office in Shoppers Drug Mart), UPS Store (Garibaldi Village). not set
    • Popular International Cuisine Essence of India or Sushi Sen (Garibaldi Highlands). not set
    • Population Approximately 24,000 23,819 in the District of Squamish and 24,232 in the Squamish census agglomeration at the…
    • Power 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets 120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from…
    • Property Tax Yes, annually based on BC Assessment (~$3.50 per $1,000 of assessed value). Yes. The 2026 residential total is 4.1476 per CAD 1,000 of assessed value (municipal…
    • Property Transaction Tax Property Transfer Tax: 1% on first $200k, 2% on remainder; 20% Foreign Buyer Tax may… General property transfer tax is 1% up to CAD 200,000, 2% on the slice to CAD 2,000,000…
    • Public Transport Passes BC Transit monthly pass (~$50 CAD) or Umo app for digital payments. BC Transit Squamish. From 30 March 2026 an adult 30-day pass is CAD 50, a single ride is…
    • Regional Travel Squamish Connector ($25-30 CAD one way to Downtown Vancouver). Squamish Connector to downtown Vancouver is CAD 37 one way and CAD 48 return, tax…
    • Religious Sites St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Squamish Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadar). Wikipedia notes several churches in Squamish and a Sikh temple. A current worship address…
    • SIM Card Telus, Rogers, Bell. Expect to pay $45-$75 CAD for 20GB-50GB plans. Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Tantalus Lookout (Highway 99 North) for glacier views. The three summits of the Stawamus Chief look over Howe Sound and the town. The Sea to Sky…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and local guest houses. Average $2,500 - $4,500 CAD per month for a full unit. Avesta was offering 309-37841 Cleveland Avenue, a furnished one-bedroom of 700 sq ft…
    • Social Events for Expats Squamish Rock Climbing/Biking groups on Facebook or the Squamish Adventure Hub. A named expat meetup was not confirmed. The farmers market runs Saturdays at Cleveland…
    • Street Art Murals throughout Downtown Squamish from the Mural Festival. not set
    • Street Food Stalls Locavore Bar & Grill (Food truck style permanent structure at Squamish Station). Locavore Bar and Grill is next to Cloudburst Cafe at 1861 Mamquam Road, according to…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $10,500 CAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $420,000 CAD) The September 2026 MLS Home Price Index apartment benchmark for Squamish was CAD 593,600…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $8,800 CAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $352,000 CAD) No outside-of-centre series was published. The same September 2026 apartment benchmark is…
    • Table Tennis Spots Brennan Park Recreation Centre. not set
    • Tap Water Drinkable, high-quality mountain glacial water Safe to drink. The District 2025 drinking-water report says the primary supply is…
    • Tax System Residency-based taxation; Residents taxed on worldwide income. Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A person is resident if ordinarily resident, or…
    • Tech Repair Services Squamish Tech (In-home/Business) or London Drugs (basic electronics). not set
    • Theater Venues Eagle Eye Community Theatre. not set
    • Top International Airline Air Canada, WestJet (via Vancouver International Airport - YVR, 1 hour 15 mins away). Long-haul flights use Vancouver International Airport (YVR), south on Highway 99, not a…
    • Top Regional Airline Harbour Air (Seaplane service from Whistler/Vancouver to local terminals). No scheduled passenger airline flies from Squamish. YVR Skylynx standard coaches stop by…
    • VAT 12% (Combined 5% GST + 7% PST in British Columbia) 5% federal GST plus 7% provincial sales tax on most goods, so 12% together. PST is 10% on…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options The Green Olive or Zephyr Cafe (Famous for the Rice Bowls). Cloudburst Cafe, 1861 Mamquam Road, serves salads, soups and raw treats. A fully vegan…
    • Wine Bars Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar (Great selection of BC wines). not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Shala Yoga (Downtown) or North Yoga. Classes ~$22 drop-in. not set

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