Squamish, BC, Canada
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Squamish, British Columbia, Canada -
Located just south of Whistler Village, offering a unique lifestyle
of its own, is the small community of Squamish surrounded by big
adventures and entertained by endless wilderness attractions. The
village plays a large part in the lifestyle enjoyed by the locals
and visitors.
The Squamish Village rests on the cusp
of Howe Sound, where the Squamish River meets the ocean. When traveling
along Hwy 99 towards the community there is a large, towering waterfall
crashing to the ground, making a splash, called Shannon Falls. Just
down the road from the falls is a polished granite mountain called
The Chief. On the backside of the village is an estaury home to
many birds and trails.
Squamish Village is an adventure community attracting
many outdoor enthusiasts to the area especially individuals who
enjoy a good day exploring while rock climbing, mountain biking,
hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing, birdwatching,
kite surfing or boating.
The mountains and valleys are a top destination
for rock climbing, mountain biking and for kite surfing. The Smoke
Bluffs and the Stawamus
Chief are the major destinations attracting rock climbers and
mountaineers. The high velocity winds kicking up waves in The
Spit create the ideal conditions for world class kite and wind
surfing conditions.
The massive network of mountain biking trails in
the region extends through the valley. It is not uncommon to find
one trail bumping into another trail system on some of the long
haul rides. One of the more popular biking areas is near Garibaldi
Highlands.
Some biking trails are hiking trails, but some trails
are set aside just for hikers like the Four
Lakes Trail. One of the easier walking trails in the area that
leads to 4 beautiful lakes. Alice lake - 1 of the 4 lakes - is the
main beach destination.
The Village of Squamish is centred around Cleveland
Avenue. The main street and a few others are lined with retail shops,
coffee shops, bistros, restaurants, art galleries and gift shops.
The community, whether it is in the village or just north of the
town, also offers all the main amenities necessary for travelers
to keep fueling their trip like banks, gas stations, grocery stores,
internet, laundry and medical services.
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