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"Royal
Hudson 2860 at Heritage Park" -- Photo Courtesy of
the West Coast Railway Association
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Squamish,
British Columbia
Driving
north from Horseshoe Bay's BC Ferries terminal you will
be taken along one of the world's most breathtaking stretches
of oceanside road, the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99).
A
mere 60 km (37 mi.) north of Vancouver, BC, takes you to
a whole new world -- nestled where the glacial-silted waters
of the Squamish River meet the Pacific Ocean. Enticing ocean
coves are just waiting to be explored, towering cliffs waiting
to be climbed and endless trails to be hiked or biked are
just of few of the things you will see. These are but of
few of the
vistas and outdoor activities waiting for a visitor to Squamish
-- the "Outdoor Recreation Capitol of Canada".
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"Squamish
River" -- photo couresty of the District of Squamish
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Visitors
not only come to Squamish for the camping, fishing and other
outdoor sports but also to take advantage of the BC historical
sites in the area such as the mining museum and heritage
park.
There
are many communities and facilities close to Squamish that
have a variety of activities.
To
the north,
the four season mountain resort village of Whistler offers
world class skiing and hiking while the many provincial
parks offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Austentours:
Enjoy the "Sea to Sky" experience from our Whistler B&B. Explore and sample the best BC’s West Coast has to offer. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced, Austentours can provide customized adventure travel vacations to suit your skill level. more |
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Canadian Outback Rafting:
Near Vancouver & Whistler, our rafting trips for all ages are the #1 choice of local and visiting families, corporations and tour groups. Visit our website to learn about our world-class guides, state-of-the-art equipment, delicious meals, & daily hotel picku... more |
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Resort Accommodations Network:
Our fast & easy-to-use Whistler lodging directory has an easy vacation rental database with prices, descriptions, photos & maps. Find ideal ski-in or golf accommodations in Whistler, then reserve with the homeowner. It’s much less than the price of a hotel. more |
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SkiingBC.com:
Whistler owned and operated, you can book accommodations by phone, email, or online. Ski In / Ski Out, Hotel / Motel, Family, luxury condos /suites …and the finest golf courses in the world. Make us your first choice for accommodation and travel planning. more |
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Whistler Accommodation .Com Properties:
Our Central Reservations, in Whistler’s Glacier Lodge, specializes in true ski-in / out accommodations, and a select group of Whistler town homes and condos. Ask about discount lift tickets available with your Whistler Accommodation.com reservation. more |
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Accommodations:
There are hotels, motels and B&B accommodations
in Squamish as well as numerous lodges, resorts and public/private
campsites close by.
Population:
15,359 (Stats Can 1999)
Access:
Squamish is accessible by car, train, bus, and air.
Highway 99 provides easy access to the Lower Mainland to
the south (Vancouver is 60km / 37miles away) and to the
Interior of British Columbia to the north and east. The
community also has rail links serviced by BC Rail, a natural
deep-sea port, and a small municipal airport
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Photo
Courtesy of Garry Broeckling
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Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf, windsurfing at Squamish
Spit (one of the top 10 windsurfing locations in
the
world), mountain and rock climbing , fishing, camping, hiking,
one of BC's premiere mountain biking communities, ATV Tours,
scuba diving (Porteau Cove is a Provincial marine park,
with man-made reefs and a wall dive, is ideal for divers
of all levels), kayaking, canoeing, & whitewater rafting,
eagle viewing (Nov - Jan)
Local
Attractions: BC Museum of Mining, M.V. Britannia Tours,
Royal Hudson Steam Train, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief
the world's second largest granite monolith, West Coast
Railway Heritage Park, Porteau Cove Provincial Marine Park,
art gallery, air tours, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Alice
Lake Provincial Park, Brittania Beach
