Welcome to the Gateway of Fun
Once a sleepy logging town, Squamish has evolved into an epicenter of adventure in the past few decades and now offers some of the province’s best stand up paddleboarding experiences on both saltwater and fresh, as well as scenic rafting and kayaking opportunities. Located on the appropriately named Sea-to-sky Highway an hour away from the Vancouver International Airport, this community is easy to get to but hard to forget.
Featured waterways in Squamish
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Alice Lake
The Alice Lake provincial park is 12 kilometres north of Squamish and includes its namesake lake as well as three others that are perfect for canoeing and stand up paddle boarding.
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Cheakamus River
The “Cheak” is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the province and for good reason.
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Howe Sound
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Meet the specialists Squamish
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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Canadian Outback Rafting Company
Whitewater rafting expeditions located in Vancouver, Whistler, and Squamish the Canadian Outback Rafting Company has something that will suit everyone.
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Mosaic Earth Travel
Mosaic Earth Travel offers guided and self-guided tours in beautiful British Columbia.
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Norm Hann Expedition
Norm Hann Expeditions explores the ocean and coastlines of Squamish and Howe Sound: connect with nature while observing a unique and vast ecosystem that’s easy to access.
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Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge
Nikki J Fitness offers personalized training in Squamish, BC since 2015. Specializing in pregnancy & postpartum fitness programs.
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Squamish Paddling Club
Squamish Paddling Club is perfect for paddlers that have a strong focus on the environment and keeping local waterways safe.
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Squamish Water Sports
Explore the waters of Howe Sound while paddling, kiteboarding, and even wakeboarding there is something here for everyone!
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Valhalla Pure
Valhalla Pure in Squamish BC is a great outfitter store that has a wide variety of gear options and even clothing for paddle sports.
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The Secrets of Paddling in Squamish
A paddle strokes through the teal-blue fjord as the sun crests behind the mountains, and the pastel-coloured sky to the east reflects pink colours on the snow-capped Mount Garibaldi. Part of what…
The Best Whitewater Rafting in British Columbia
The Kicking Horse is only one of many whitewater experiences that make British Columbia one of the best rafting destinations in the world.
