Top Things to do in Squamish
10 Free Things to do in Squamish That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Squamish, Canada including Stawamus Chief Park, Gillespie's Fine Spirits, Alice Lake Provincial Park, Brackendale Eagle Reserve, Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse, Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Lake Lovely Water, Duffy Lake Road, Squamish Estuary, Squamish Farmers' Market.
Restaurants in Squamish
1. Stawamus Chief Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 304stephiec - London, Canada
I did The Chief! What a challenging feat of a climb. Only 5km, by heart pumping all the way straight up 2149 feet. Stunning views of Howe Lake, Garibaldi peaks and Squamish. Reviews talk of crowds, but for a time, I was alone with The big Chief. This is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world. Take water, lunch or protein and enough daylight to take your time. Not a walk in the park! A massage the following day is highly advisable unless you are in tip top shape. I'm in great shape and still was glad to have booked a massage as I was a wee tender from the ascension ????
2. Gillespie's Fine Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Gillespie's Fine Spirits is an award-winning craft distillery focused on Gin and barreling Whiskey, producing everything grain and fruit to glass right here in Squamish! Producing a line of boutique spirits featuring their award-winning Sin Gin, Lemoncello, Raspberry Gin, and two different types of Vodka just to mention a few! Within the distillery, is a cute little Speakeasy lounge, The Squamish G Spot serving world-class cocktails. Open Wednesday through Sunday, for tasting and tours, come and enjoy a cocktail in the lounge or visit the bottle shop and pick up some locally crafted artisanal spirits, elderflower syrup or the multi-award-winning Boozewitch Shrubs, a line of non-alcoholic mixers and elixirs to take home with you. We have been proudly awarded the "Best Cocktail in Squamish" in 2017 Daytime drink menu available from 12pm to 6pm daily Happy Hour 5pm-7pm Wednesday to Friday ($2 off aytime drinks) Lounge (full cocktail menu) 6pm to close Wednesday to Saturday
Reviewed By dryflies - Squamish, Canada
Great cocktails in a relaxed speak easy type environment. Based in the front of a distillery in the industrial park of Squamish. Outstanding hosts will make you feel comfortable and recommend the perfect cocktail for you to enjoy!
3. Alice Lake Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
This scenic park contains four lakes and is perfect for hiking and swimming.
Reviewed By krisbernardino - Vancouver, Canada
Their campground is the nicest one I've ever been too, the washrooms are consistently cleaned and literally always looks brand new. the camps are also a good distance from the other campsites so you get some woods to yourself and more quiet. Also, all the campsites are really near to Alice lake itself. Though the lake is actually not that appealing but good safety measures in place!
4. Brackendale Eagle Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By tuki52 - Chilliwack, Canada
We always stop here to do some eagle watching. Sadly this time no eagles, but the view never disapoint. Saw lots of turkey vultures and some unique benches on the way. The little restaurant.....oh my goodness, what a gem.
5. Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Brackendale Art Gallery, Home of the Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival and Count. Located one scenic hour north of Vancouver or 40 minutes south of Whistler, Brackendale Art Gallery is a center for the arts in the Squamish Valley. The Gallery offers licensed food service, gallery exhibits, concerts, live theatre, workshops and facilities for meetings and celebrations. The Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse was established in 1970 as a community cultural centre to foster and further appreciation of local, BC and Canadian visual and performing art and artists. The Gallery is also a focus for environmental awareness and conservation and a meeting place for community groups. Hours of operation: Noon to 10 pm Sat. & Sun., to 5 pm Holidays and by arrangement year round. Also open noon to 5 pm Thurs. & Fri. in January during the Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival.
6. Shannon Falls Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,185 reviews
Beautiful waterfalls just outside of Squamish, easily accessible off the Sea to Sky Highway.
Reviewed By TravellingWallbury - Edmonton, Canada
Wonderful little park with an easy walk to a beautiful waterfall. Kids climbed around and I was able to enjoy the area on my mobility scooter. You can choose a more rugged path to get up even closer to the falls but I still had a great view from my scooter. You would never know this lovely little oasis was in town. Parking was ample. There is a gift shop. About an hour to leisurely explore with kids.
7. Lake Lovely Water
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By outdoors_enthusiast - Vancouver, Canada
The lake is high up in the mountains and is a favourite base for BC mountaineers. A very hard and steep hike leads you there, or you can take a chopper from Squamish to get there.. There is an ACC cabin that is open only to members near the lake. Boot trails lead to nearby mountains for easy or very hard climbing.
8. Duffy Lake Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By GordTM - Victoria, Canada
We live off the West Coast of Canada but often travel to the mainland and the Kamloops area. Our favourite route is to go through Whistler, Pemberton and Lilloet taking Duffy Lake Road. The reason this is our favourite is the magnificent scenery that consists of beautiful ocean views (The Sea to Sky Highway), Pemberton Valley and the incredible variety of Duffy Lake Road. From mountain tops to bridges, valleys to horse farms and desert it is a trip worth savouring. We do it as often as possible. World class in every sense.
9. Squamish Estuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 700iane - Victoria, Canada
We drove out to the end of the Squamish estuary . It was windy and there were around 50 kite surfers practicing their skills. It was colourful and enjoyable particularly with the Chief as a back drop.
10. Squamish Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
