Guidebook for Squamish

Trisha
Guidebook for Squamish

Drinks & Nightlife

The best selection of craft beers in BC. There is one to suit any taste - try a flight! Food is casual, local ingredients. Patio is great year round. Kid-friendly until 9pm. Catch live bands regularly.
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Howe Sound Brewing
37801 Cleveland Ave
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The best selection of craft beers in BC. There is one to suit any taste - try a flight! Food is casual, local ingredients. Patio is great year round. Kid-friendly until 9pm. Catch live bands regularly.
Local artisan distillery and cocktail bar specializing in classic and contemporary cocktails. Tasting Room open Thursday/ Friday/Saturday 6-11pm.
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Gillespie's Fine Spirits
38918 Progress Way
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Local artisan distillery and cocktail bar specializing in classic and contemporary cocktails. Tasting Room open Thursday/ Friday/Saturday 6-11pm.
A cozy, family friendly, casual tasting room & craft brewery. Enjoy a flight and let the kids play with locally-made wooden toys in the play section!
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A-FRAME Brewing Co.
38927 Queens Way
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A cozy, family friendly, casual tasting room & craft brewery. Enjoy a flight and let the kids play with locally-made wooden toys in the play section!
No table games here, but fun for some quick slots. Or have dinner and drinks at Match Restaurant to catch live bands, nightly sports or UFC. Amazing heated patio situated directly under The Chief. Count the number of climbers or watch base-jumpers in action. Kids allowed until 9pm. Also great for brunch!
Chances Squamish
9000 Valley Dr
No table games here, but fun for some quick slots. Or have dinner and drinks at Match Restaurant to catch live bands, nightly sports or UFC. Amazing heated patio situated directly under The Chief. Count the number of climbers or watch base-jumpers in action. Kids allowed until 9pm. Also great for brunch!
Squamish's newest Craft Brewery is a real gem! Enjoy a cold pint at the bar, or make new friends at the communal-style dining table with a delicious wood-fired pizza.
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Backcountry Brewing
405-1201 Commercial Way
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Squamish's newest Craft Brewery is a real gem! Enjoy a cold pint at the bar, or make new friends at the communal-style dining table with a delicious wood-fired pizza.

Food Scene

Squamish's only 5* restaurant. Upscale but not pretentious. Spectacular shared plates featuring only local, sustainable and seasonal fare. Top-notch cocktails created by their in-house mixologist. Must try the Wagyu Beef, Risotto, Squid and Chocolate Mousse. Menu changes seasonally.
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The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar
37991 2 Ave
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Squamish's only 5* restaurant. Upscale but not pretentious. Spectacular shared plates featuring only local, sustainable and seasonal fare. Top-notch cocktails created by their in-house mixologist. Must try the Wagyu Beef, Risotto, Squid and Chocolate Mousse. Menu changes seasonally.
Authentic Japanese cuisine that rivals the best in Vancouver.
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Sushi Sen Japanese Restaurant
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Authentic Japanese cuisine that rivals the best in Vancouver.
Authentic Indian cuisine with all your favourites and more! The samosas are to die for.
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Essence Of India Restaurant
40367 Tantalus Rd
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Authentic Indian cuisine with all your favourites and more! The samosas are to die for.
Best baked goods in town - this is where your freshly-baked pastries will come from if you book our suite between Tuesday-Sunday (they are closed on Mondays). Serving locally-roasted Counterpart Coffee. Grab a sandwich to go.
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Tall Tree Bakery
1201 Commercial Way
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Best baked goods in town - this is where your freshly-baked pastries will come from if you book our suite between Tuesday-Sunday (they are closed on Mondays). Serving locally-roasted Counterpart Coffee. Grab a sandwich to go.
10 minutes from downtown Squamish in Britannia Beach, it's a necessary stop for coffee, tea, pastries or sandwiches on the way down to Vancouver.
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Galileo Coffee Company
173 BC-99
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10 minutes from downtown Squamish in Britannia Beach, it's a necessary stop for coffee, tea, pastries or sandwiches on the way down to Vancouver.
Arguably the best breakfast in Squamish. Known for their eggs benny and fresh baked goods. Surrounded by nature - dine outside on a nice day or inside the new dining lodge - on a cold day try to get the chairs by the wood-burning fireplace. Open 8am-3pm. **NOTE THAT FERGIE'S IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE** - april 2018
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Fergie's Café
70002 Squamish Valley Rd
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Arguably the best breakfast in Squamish. Known for their eggs benny and fresh baked goods. Surrounded by nature - dine outside on a nice day or inside the new dining lodge - on a cold day try to get the chairs by the wood-burning fireplace. Open 8am-3pm. **NOTE THAT FERGIE'S IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE** - april 2018
Casual food and drinks on the river. Gorgeous at sunset!
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The Watershed Grill
41101 Government Rd
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Casual food and drinks on the river. Gorgeous at sunset!
Authentic Japanese Izakaya serving the highest quality sushi and cooked dishes. Fun for the family or date night.
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Oryzae Japanese Cuisine
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Authentic Japanese Izakaya serving the highest quality sushi and cooked dishes. Fun for the family or date night.
Local coffee roaster for the coffee-junkie in your group. Only open Monday-Friday.
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Counterpart Coffee
39012 Discovery Way
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Local coffee roaster for the coffee-junkie in your group. Only open Monday-Friday.
Eggs Benny Heaven! The perfect place for brunch. Top it off with a caesar, mimosa, craft beer or specialty coffee.
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The Crabapple Café
41701 Government Rd
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Eggs Benny Heaven! The perfect place for brunch. Top it off with a caesar, mimosa, craft beer or specialty coffee.
Local feel-good restaurant featuring organic, vegan/vegetarian locally-produced fare. Specialty coffee and teas. Baked goods, take-out, dine-in and patio.
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Zephyr Café
38078 Cleveland Ave
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Local feel-good restaurant featuring organic, vegan/vegetarian locally-produced fare. Specialty coffee and teas. Baked goods, take-out, dine-in and patio.
Need a quick meal that's not junk-food? Go for a Maximus Burrito and you'll be full for days (well, at least 3 hours). 1 lb of burrito deliciousness. Home-made fast-food made with quality locally-sourced ingredients. Sit outside on the patio with a cervaza after a long day of biking, riding, hiking or driving.
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Sunny Chibas Fried Chicken Mexican Cantina
1584 British Columbia 99
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Need a quick meal that's not junk-food? Go for a Maximus Burrito and you'll be full for days (well, at least 3 hours). 1 lb of burrito deliciousness. Home-made fast-food made with quality locally-sourced ingredients. Sit outside on the patio with a cervaza after a long day of biking, riding, hiking or driving.
Not my personal favourite, but loved by many (including my parents who had breakfast here everyday for a week). Basic diner style. Bacon and eggs. Big pancakes are always a hit. No booze. Breakfast and lunch only open until 3. Eggs benny only on the weekends. Line-up can be long on weekends and the wait for food even longer.
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Chef Big D's
38042 Cleveland Ave
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Not my personal favourite, but loved by many (including my parents who had breakfast here everyday for a week). Basic diner style. Bacon and eggs. Big pancakes are always a hit. No booze. Breakfast and lunch only open until 3. Eggs benny only on the weekends. Line-up can be long on weekends and the wait for food even longer.
The Locavore Food Truck is a hands-down favourite when it comes to fresh meals made with organic, locally-sourced and grown ingredients. The food truck's menu features burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads. Choose to go on a warmer day, or take it to go, as there is only outdoor seating. Voted one of BC's best food trucks.
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The Locavore Bar & Grill
1861 Mamquam Rd
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The Locavore Food Truck is a hands-down favourite when it comes to fresh meals made with organic, locally-sourced and grown ingredients. The food truck's menu features burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads. Choose to go on a warmer day, or take it to go, as there is only outdoor seating. Voted one of BC's best food trucks.
Decent food, good craft beer selection and nice cocktail menu. The Ginger Whisky Sour is one of my faves. Killer burger and veggie burger option. The kale salad is phenomenal and really filling. Typical kids menu. Fun vibe, friendly staff and great patio with amazing view makes this place popular.
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The Copper Coil Still & Grill
37996 Cleveland Ave
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Decent food, good craft beer selection and nice cocktail menu. The Ginger Whisky Sour is one of my faves. Killer burger and veggie burger option. The kale salad is phenomenal and really filling. Typical kids menu. Fun vibe, friendly staff and great patio with amazing view makes this place popular.
THE place to go for authentic British-style Fish and Chips and Savoury Pies. Grab a pint of ale and Eat-in or Take-out. Great patio in the summer. Regularly voted BC's best fish and chips 12 years and running.
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Wigan Pier
40340 Tantalus Road
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THE place to go for authentic British-style Fish and Chips and Savoury Pies. Grab a pint of ale and Eat-in or Take-out. Great patio in the summer. Regularly voted BC's best fish and chips 12 years and running.
High-quality Lebanese and Moroccan-influenced food. Wonderfully modern yet cozy restaurant to dine-in, or call ahead for take-out. Kids menu available.
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Saha Eatery
38128 2 Ave
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High-quality Lebanese and Moroccan-influenced food. Wonderfully modern yet cozy restaurant to dine-in, or call ahead for take-out. Kids menu available.
THE place to go for delicious clean eating. 100% organic, local, highly nutritious and delicious meals made fresh daily. The buddha bowls and collard wraps are my favourite. Kids menu available. Extensive smoothie and cold-pressed juice menu.
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Green Moustache Organic Café Squamish
38114 2 Ave
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THE place to go for delicious clean eating. 100% organic, local, highly nutritious and delicious meals made fresh daily. The buddha bowls and collard wraps are my favourite. Kids menu available. Extensive smoothie and cold-pressed juice menu.
The most beautiful, hand-crafted chocolates you'll find anywhere. Simple, pure ingredients that come together to make something extraordinary.
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Xoco Westcoast Chocolatieria
38020 Cleveland Ave
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The most beautiful, hand-crafted chocolates you'll find anywhere. Simple, pure ingredients that come together to make something extraordinary.
Enjoy quality casual fare on of the town's best patios (heated in the winter) situated directly below The Chief mountain. Friday and Saturday nights host live bands.
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Match Eatery & Public House
9000 Valley Dr
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Enjoy quality casual fare on of the town's best patios (heated in the winter) situated directly below The Chief mountain. Friday and Saturday nights host live bands.
Squamish's newest eatery located at the Executive Inn and Suites overlooking the Squamish Golf Course.
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Norman Rudy's
40900 Tantalus Rd
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Squamish's newest eatery located at the Executive Inn and Suites overlooking the Squamish Golf Course.
Well-prepared west-coast cuisine featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Pair with wide selection of wine, craft beers and signature cocktails. Casual, fun atmosphere perfect for date-night and families alike.
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The Joinery - Events & Catering
1861 Mamquam Rd
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Well-prepared west-coast cuisine featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Pair with wide selection of wine, craft beers and signature cocktails. Casual, fun atmosphere perfect for date-night and families alike.
The Sea-to-Sky's BEST hamburgers and comfort food. All made from local free-range organic meats, local vegetables and cheeses. Great selection of craft beers and ciders. All made from scratch, this is worth the drive. (approximately 1.25 hours North of Squamish).
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Mile One Eating House
7330 Arbutus St
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The Sea-to-Sky's BEST hamburgers and comfort food. All made from local free-range organic meats, local vegetables and cheeses. Great selection of craft beers and ciders. All made from scratch, this is worth the drive. (approximately 1.25 hours North of Squamish).

Everything Else

Whistler's best selection and service of Ski's and Snowboards for the whole family. Locations in nearby Creekside or Whistler Village.
Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery of Whistler
Whistler's best selection and service of Ski's and Snowboards for the whole family. Locations in nearby Creekside or Whistler Village.

Essentials

Largest selection of fresh, local and organic foods. Squamish's best meat and seafood section.
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Nesters Market & Pharmacy
7019 Nesters Rd
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Largest selection of fresh, local and organic foods. Squamish's best meat and seafood section.

Sightseeing

Gorgeous views of the Howe Sound. Hiking trails to suit beginners/families or advanced hikers. Snow-shoe trails in the winter (rentals available). Tubing in the winter - fun for the whole family. Quality cafeteria-style food. Try the seafood chowder, free-range organic beef burger or veggie burger! Full Bar featuring cocktails and craft beers.
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Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99
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Gorgeous views of the Howe Sound. Hiking trails to suit beginners/families or advanced hikers. Snow-shoe trails in the winter (rentals available). Tubing in the winter - fun for the whole family. Quality cafeteria-style food. Try the seafood chowder, free-range organic beef burger or veggie burger! Full Bar featuring cocktails and craft beers.
Explore Squamish By Air! They are TripAdvisor's #1 Outdoor Activity in Squamish. Their small planes are your big window onto BC's ancient mountains, plateaus, valleys, lakes, rivers, glaciers & fjords. Starting at only $86 CAD per person, this is an adventure of a lifetime, not to be missed!
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Sea To Sky Air
46041 Government Rd
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Explore Squamish By Air! They are TripAdvisor's #1 Outdoor Activity in Squamish. Their small planes are your big window onto BC's ancient mountains, plateaus, valleys, lakes, rivers, glaciers & fjords. Starting at only $86 CAD per person, this is an adventure of a lifetime, not to be missed!

Parks & Nature

Take a short hike to get up-close to our tallest waterfall. Most impressive after a large rainfall or snow-melt.
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Shannon Falls
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Take a short hike to get up-close to our tallest waterfall. Most impressive after a large rainfall or snow-melt.
Hiking, biking, swimming or just have a picnic and let the kids play at the large playground. 2 sandy beaches to choose from with water sports rentals available (SUP boards, floaties, etc...) Home to the Squamish Triathlon.
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Alice Lake Provincial Park
British Columbia 99
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Hiking, biking, swimming or just have a picnic and let the kids play at the large playground. 2 sandy beaches to choose from with water sports rentals available (SUP boards, floaties, etc...) Home to the Squamish Triathlon.
With an easy-access entrance off a residential street, this trail will take you all the way to Alice Lake if you have the time (a mountain bikers paradise). Great terrain for a family walk - some mild climbing but a mainly wide trail with a generally low pitch. *Be Bear Aware in the spring/summer/fall*
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Coho Park Trail
40460 Parkway Rd
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With an easy-access entrance off a residential street, this trail will take you all the way to Alice Lake if you have the time (a mountain bikers paradise). Great terrain for a family walk - some mild climbing but a mainly wide trail with a generally low pitch. *Be Bear Aware in the spring/summer/fall*
An intermediate hike to the top of our most popular mountain - approximately 90 minutes to the first peak. *there is no gondola on this hike, if you go up, you must hike down ;)*
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Stawamus Chief
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An intermediate hike to the top of our most popular mountain - approximately 90 minutes to the first peak. *there is no gondola on this hike, if you go up, you must hike down ;)*
If you walk to the bottom of Plateau Drive, you will hear the roar of the Stawamus River. It runs along the mountain and there is a cleared gravel path to enjoy a walk or a bike ride. Take a dip in the summertime when the water is shallow and mild.
Stawamus River
If you walk to the bottom of Plateau Drive, you will hear the roar of the Stawamus River. It runs along the mountain and there is a cleared gravel path to enjoy a walk or a bike ride. Take a dip in the summertime when the water is shallow and mild.
Diamond Head Trail
Diamond Head Trail
Garibaldi Lake Trailhead
0A0 Daisy Lake Rd
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Murrin Provincial Park
Browning Lake Trail
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Provinciaal Park Porteau Cove
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Squamish Spit & Estuary
Spit Road
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The area's best cross-country skiing and snow shoeing.
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Callaghan Lake Provincial Park
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The area's best cross-country skiing and snow shoeing.

Entertainment & Activities

Large trampoline gym with drop-in times for kids, teen and adults. Surprisingly fun! Try the home made muffins :)
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Airhouse Squamish
1201 Commercial Way
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Large trampoline gym with drop-in times for kids, teen and adults. Surprisingly fun! Try the home made muffins :)
They have it all at the Sea to Sky Adventure Co. Bike rentals, Watersports Rentals, Guided Bike Tours, Hiking Tours, and more! Shuttle service also available.
Sea to Sky Adventure Company
38551 Loggers Ln
They have it all at the Sea to Sky Adventure Co. Bike rentals, Watersports Rentals, Guided Bike Tours, Hiking Tours, and more! Shuttle service also available.
Squamish offers superb whitewater rafting conditions, so grab a paddle and life jacket, and soak in the coastal scenery. Trips suited for all skill levels - beginners and families including kids aged 5+, to exhilarating class 3 + 4 rapids.
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Canadian Outback Rafting
12825 Squamish Valley Road
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Squamish offers superb whitewater rafting conditions, so grab a paddle and life jacket, and soak in the coastal scenery. Trips suited for all skill levels - beginners and families including kids aged 5+, to exhilarating class 3 + 4 rapids.
“Rope Running” is the newest activity and attraction in the Sea to Sky corridor — the first of its kind in B.C. Standing 17 metres high and 20 metres in diameter it is built of steel, wood, ropes and wire, with 49 ‘games’ where people of all ages can ‘run the ropes’ in a fun and safe high wire adventure.
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Rope Runner Squamish
38400 Loggers Ln
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“Rope Running” is the newest activity and attraction in the Sea to Sky corridor — the first of its kind in B.C. Standing 17 metres high and 20 metres in diameter it is built of steel, wood, ropes and wire, with 49 ‘games’ where people of all ages can ‘run the ropes’ in a fun and safe high wire adventure.
Through your private kiteboarding lesson, an Aerial Kiteboarding IKO certified instructor will take you out to the middle of the Howe Sound on your very own boat suited with state of the art cold water gear and the newest kiteboarding gear. They provide a variety of lesson options to suit the needs of every learner including an introductory crash course, hourly private lesson packages, semi-private, and group lessons.
Aerial Kiteboarding
38124 Loggers Lane
Through your private kiteboarding lesson, an Aerial Kiteboarding IKO certified instructor will take you out to the middle of the Howe Sound on your very own boat suited with state of the art cold water gear and the newest kiteboarding gear. They provide a variety of lesson options to suit the needs of every learner including an introductory crash course, hourly private lesson packages, semi-private, and group lessons.
8000 Square Feet of Climbing Gym with 40 Foot High Routes and a 100 Foot Long Bouldering Wall. Training Area & Tread Wall Climbing Gear Shop, Zephyr Cafe Coffee & Snacks
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Ground Up Climbing Centre
1201 Commercial Pl
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8000 Square Feet of Climbing Gym with 40 Foot High Routes and a 100 Foot Long Bouldering Wall. Training Area & Tread Wall Climbing Gear Shop, Zephyr Cafe Coffee & Snacks