The ULTIMATE guide to Squamish!
Local beer and drinks
Best places to wet your whistle around town!
One of Squamish's latest additions to its burgeoning craft beer scene. Locals love it, tourists love it, the pizza is out of this world! Order my favourite beer (an IPA) or try them all with a sampler flight!
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Backcountry Brewing
405-1201 Commercial WayOne of Squamish's latest additions to its burgeoning craft beer scene. Locals love it, tourists love it, the pizza is out of this world! Order my favourite beer (an IPA) or try them all with a sampler flight!
Locals know this is where the best beer is at. While the tourists mill about in line at Backcountry, enjoy a heated patio on a bluebird sunny day off the beaten path over here at A-Frame. If you're lucky they still have a double IPA on tap at the time of this writing. They've also paired with a great food truck, "Luz Tacos" which is on premises. Tell em' Adela sent ya! ;)
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A-FRAME Brewing Co.
38927 Queens WayLocals know this is where the best beer is at. While the tourists mill about in line at Backcountry, enjoy a heated patio on a bluebird sunny day off the beaten path over here at A-Frame. If you're lucky they still have a double IPA on tap at the time of this writing. They've also paired with a great food truck, "Luz Tacos" which is on premises. Tell em' Adela sent ya! ;)
Another favourite spot along Squamish's growing brewery row. Perfect for those looking for something other than beer, this place serves very creative and tasty cider-based cocktails. They've teamed up with Luz Tacos so you can have tacos along with your yummy drinks!
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Geo Cider Co
1201 Commercial WayAnother favourite spot along Squamish's growing brewery row. Perfect for those looking for something other than beer, this place serves very creative and tasty cider-based cocktails. They've teamed up with Luz Tacos so you can have tacos along with your yummy drinks!
A local secret, this spot is tucked away and produces award winning spirits. Cool and stylish seating area perfect for craft cocktails and dumplings believe it or not!
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Gillespie's Fine Spirits
38918 Progress WayA local secret, this spot is tucked away and produces award winning spirits. Cool and stylish seating area perfect for craft cocktails and dumplings believe it or not!
Food scene
Just a really, really solid Indian restaurant we are lucky to have in town. Everything on the menu is delicious but the Tandoori wings are AMAZING! The owner, Don, comes out every night to personally ask you how your food was. Say "hi" to him for me and tell him Adela sent ya! ;)
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Essence Of India Restaurant
40367 Tantalus RdJust a really, really solid Indian restaurant we are lucky to have in town. Everything on the menu is delicious but the Tandoori wings are AMAZING! The owner, Don, comes out every night to personally ask you how your food was. Say "hi" to him for me and tell him Adela sent ya! ;)
Another place that has a great patio where you can sip a cold one and stare at the Chief. Has recently undergone new ownership and the food has improved. Try my favourite braised beef dip and you'll thank me! :))
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The Copper Coil Still & Grill
37996 Cleveland AveAnother place that has a great patio where you can sip a cold one and stare at the Chief. Has recently undergone new ownership and the food has improved. Try my favourite braised beef dip and you'll thank me! :))
A food truck that is permanently parked beside Geo Cider. Run by an actual Mexican dude so you know these are legit tacos. These bad-boys pair oh so nicely with the ciders next door. GET IN MA BELLY!!! :)
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Luz Tacos Squamish
1201 Queens WayA food truck that is permanently parked beside Geo Cider. Run by an actual Mexican dude so you know these are legit tacos. These bad-boys pair oh so nicely with the ciders next door. GET IN MA BELLY!!! :)
Pretty much the only "up-scale" place in Squamish, The Salted Vine is owned and operated by the ex-Araxi (high-end Whistler restaurant) team. They offer very good food on the pricier side. If you're in the mood to swap your hiking boots for your fancies, leave the plaid at home and head over to The Salted Vine. Spoil yourself for a night, you deserve it. :)
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The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar
37991 2 AvePretty much the only "up-scale" place in Squamish, The Salted Vine is owned and operated by the ex-Araxi (high-end Whistler restaurant) team. They offer very good food on the pricier side. If you're in the mood to swap your hiking boots for your fancies, leave the plaid at home and head over to The Salted Vine. Spoil yourself for a night, you deserve it. :)
Even if this place was sub-par we'd still go here because it's one of a few sushi restaurants in town (and the ONLY Ramen spot), but guess what! It's VERY GOOD -- and this is coming from a sushi junkie who used to live in Vancouver, the sushi capital of the world. We are so lucky here in Squamish to have Taka. Get there early or else wait in line! :/
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Taka Ramen & Sushi
38065 Cleveland AvenueEven if this place was sub-par we'd still go here because it's one of a few sushi restaurants in town (and the ONLY Ramen spot), but guess what! It's VERY GOOD -- and this is coming from a sushi junkie who used to live in Vancouver, the sushi capital of the world. We are so lucky here in Squamish to have Taka. Get there early or else wait in line! :/
Only place in town that does "buck-a-shuck" oysters! Fantastic happy hour overlooking a great view of the ex-golf course/frisbee golf/whatever else they're going to try LOL. This place is part of the Executive Inn so you can expect hotel hours of operation, which is great!
Free Bird Oyster Bar
Only place in town that does "buck-a-shuck" oysters! Fantastic happy hour overlooking a great view of the ex-golf course/frisbee golf/whatever else they're going to try LOL. This place is part of the Executive Inn so you can expect hotel hours of operation, which is great!
Terrific happy hour can be had at this tiny, eclectic and quaint spot! Very limited seating so get here right at 3pm or you're not getting in. Excellent food and drinks at reasonable prices! (Pro-tip: the sandwiches are excellent!)
Peak Provisions Mountain Grocery & Goods
Terrific happy hour can be had at this tiny, eclectic and quaint spot! Very limited seating so get here right at 3pm or you're not getting in. Excellent food and drinks at reasonable prices! (Pro-tip: the sandwiches are excellent!)
The nicest spot to have a glass of wine, but not much else to be honest. The food is mediocre but you really can't beat that view of the Chief through a glass of pinot gris! (Pro-tip: don't go on a windy day because you'll feel like you're getting blown away!)
Cordelia's Locket Cafe & Bar
The nicest spot to have a glass of wine, but not much else to be honest. The food is mediocre but you really can't beat that view of the Chief through a glass of pinot gris! (Pro-tip: don't go on a windy day because you'll feel like you're getting blown away!)
Sightseeing
So you're in Squamish and you want to do something "Squamishy" but you're not a hardcore hiker or mountain-climber. Smoke Bluffs is the place for you! Super casual, no special gear or fitness level required, situated at the base of a mountain and absolutely breathtaking -- your Instagram followers are going to be SO impressed. :) Keep your hike as short as you want, i.e 20 minutes or extend a bit if you're feeling "Squamishy" enough. You can also watch the hardcore people rock-climb or boulder at various points along the trails. Super cool... from a distance. ;)
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Smoke Bluffs Park
Smoke Bluffs TrailSo you're in Squamish and you want to do something "Squamishy" but you're not a hardcore hiker or mountain-climber. Smoke Bluffs is the place for you! Super casual, no special gear or fitness level required, situated at the base of a mountain and absolutely breathtaking -- your Instagram followers are going to be SO impressed. :) Keep your hike as short as you want, i.e 20 minutes or extend a bit if you're feeling "Squamishy" enough. You can also watch the hardcore people rock-climb or boulder at various points along the trails. Super cool... from a distance. ;)
This is by far my favourite place to go and be "one with nature". From "Paradise on Edgewater" just head up the street (North) and you'll come to a little park. Walk through the hole in the CN Rail fence, cross the tracks and you'll be on the dike. From you here you can walk in either direction on the dike until you find a path down to the river. The river is a magical place where you can see bald eagles and various other wildlife. Some of the nicest "sandy beaches" can be found along the river, believe it or not. Bring your lawn chairs or find a firepit someone has made with logs and driftwood. You would not believe the stars that come out at night here. ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL!
Squamish River
This is by far my favourite place to go and be "one with nature". From "Paradise on Edgewater" just head up the street (North) and you'll come to a little park. Walk through the hole in the CN Rail fence, cross the tracks and you'll be on the dike. From you here you can walk in either direction on the dike until you find a path down to the river. The river is a magical place where you can see bald eagles and various other wildlife. Some of the nicest "sandy beaches" can be found along the river, believe it or not. Bring your lawn chairs or find a firepit someone has made with logs and driftwood. You would not believe the stars that come out at night here. ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL!
A "must -do" for everyone who visits Squamish. Take a gondola to the top for the most amazing views of Howe Sound. At the top there are great food and drink options, gift shops, a kids play area, as well as a network of very easy to do hikes. During winter months there is tobogganing, snowshoeing and hot cocoa!
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Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge
A "must -do" for everyone who visits Squamish. Take a gondola to the top for the most amazing views of Howe Sound. At the top there are great food and drink options, gift shops, a kids play area, as well as a network of very easy to do hikes. During winter months there is tobogganing, snowshoeing and hot cocoa!