Eat, Drink, Play Squamish
Food Scene
Great steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A little on the pricier side, but a great spot for families where everyone can find something they like.
42 locals recommend
Pepe's Chophouse
40359 Tantalus RdGreat steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A little on the pricier side, but a great spot for families where everyone can find something they like.
Every Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (5 minute drive). Awesome local everything. Always a weekly treat and interesting spot to wander around.
28 locals recommend
Squamish Farmers' Market
37996 Cleveland AveEvery Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (5 minute drive). Awesome local everything. Always a weekly treat and interesting spot to wander around.
Best Beef Brisket Sandwich and Burgers Ever!!!!
Also great gluten-free wraps and options for dietary restrictions.
41 locals recommend
The Locavore Bar & Grill
1861 Mamquam RdBest Beef Brisket Sandwich and Burgers Ever!!!!
Also great gluten-free wraps and options for dietary restrictions.
Awesome little pub with one of the best burgers and fries around. Ideal spot to grab a post-adventure beer on the way to our place and its right in our backyard (Valleycliffe). They also have off sales which is very convenient!
11 locals recommend
The Backyard
1907 Maple DrAwesome little pub with one of the best burgers and fries around. Ideal spot to grab a post-adventure beer on the way to our place and its right in our backyard (Valleycliffe). They also have off sales which is very convenient!
Local hotspot. Amazing pizza and beer but it can be busy. Sometimes you'll be waiting for a table. Hit it on weekdays or try and get a table before the apres crowd comes around 4:00 pm on the weekends.
88 locals recommend
Backcountry Brewing
405-1201 Commercial WayLocal hotspot. Amazing pizza and beer but it can be busy. Sometimes you'll be waiting for a table. Hit it on weekdays or try and get a table before the apres crowd comes around 4:00 pm on the weekends.
Likely the best breakfast spot in all of Squamish. It can also get a little busy on peak breakfast hours but it's worth the wait. It's on the opposite side of town from our place (Brackendale) but it also lets you see that awesome side of town. Hit the river walk and spot some eagles while your down there!
44 locals recommend
The Crabapple Café
41701 Government RdLikely the best breakfast spot in all of Squamish. It can also get a little busy on peak breakfast hours but it's worth the wait. It's on the opposite side of town from our place (Brackendale) but it also lets you see that awesome side of town. Hit the river walk and spot some eagles while your down there!
Best coffee shop in Squamish. Also beside Locavore (best lunch) and Alice and Brohm (best ice cream). So this whole location is a triple whammy. Amazing outdoor or indoor seating with loads of tables and space so you can really relax.
37 locals recommend
Cloudburst Cafe
1861 Mamquam RdBest coffee shop in Squamish. Also beside Locavore (best lunch) and Alice and Brohm (best ice cream). So this whole location is a triple whammy. Amazing outdoor or indoor seating with loads of tables and space so you can really relax.
The best Squamish ice cream experience you'll get. Several fruit flavours to choose from and even a dairy free option. Co-located with the best lunch spot (Locavore) and best coffee spot (Cloudburst). This is a must stop for summer.
16 locals recommend
Alice & Brohm Real Fruit Ice Cream (currently closed for winter season)
1861 Mamquam RdThe best Squamish ice cream experience you'll get. Several fruit flavours to choose from and even a dairy free option. Co-located with the best lunch spot (Locavore) and best coffee spot (Cloudburst). This is a must stop for summer.
One of our favourites in Squamish. Still casual but on the nicer side of restaurants with slightly higher than average pricing. We get chicken or lamb kebobs with loads of hummus and potatoes. It's a little gem for sure.
27 locals recommend
Saha Eatery
38128 2 AveOne of our favourites in Squamish. Still casual but on the nicer side of restaurants with slightly higher than average pricing. We get chicken or lamb kebobs with loads of hummus and potatoes. It's a little gem for sure.
One of the nicest restaurants in town. For upscale cocktails and taking someone somewhere "nice." It's nicely decorated with all the west coast classics (Salmon, steak, etc.). Some fancy delicious cocktails here.
59 locals recommend
The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar
37991 2 AveOne of the nicest restaurants in town. For upscale cocktails and taking someone somewhere "nice." It's nicely decorated with all the west coast classics (Salmon, steak, etc.). Some fancy delicious cocktails here.
Squamish's oldest brewery and still a solid pub. Great spot for a beer and bite but nothing fancy. Perfect for families.
95 locals recommend
Howe Sound Brewing
37801 Cleveland AveSquamish's oldest brewery and still a solid pub. Great spot for a beer and bite but nothing fancy. Perfect for families.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful high falling waterfalls. Easy walk, pretty commercialized with a gift shop and all but definitely worth the quick stop.
83 locals recommend
Shannon Falls
Beautiful high falling waterfalls. Easy walk, pretty commercialized with a gift shop and all but definitely worth the quick stop.
One of the most famous hikes in BC. There are three different look out peaks to hike coming off the main trailhead. Rock climbers flock to different areas of the Chief for world class climbing.
132 locals recommend
Stawamus Chief
One of the most famous hikes in BC. There are three different look out peaks to hike coming off the main trailhead. Rock climbers flock to different areas of the Chief for world class climbing.
Great spot for climbing with an awesome hiking path around the bluffs featuring great lookouts. Dog friendly. Excellent spot to watch some climbers in action without seeming like your gawking at them.
19 locals recommend
Smoke Bluffs Park
Smoke Bluffs TrailGreat spot for climbing with an awesome hiking path around the bluffs featuring great lookouts. Dog friendly. Excellent spot to watch some climbers in action without seeming like your gawking at them.
Awesome hiking trails. Dog friendly and some great swimming "beaches". It is one of the more touristy places though and can be busy with a full campground and day goers, but it's definitely worth doing the trails to see a few of the beautiful lakes in Squamish in one easy-going family pace.
90 locals recommend
Alice Lake Provincial Park
British Columbia 99Awesome hiking trails. Dog friendly and some great swimming "beaches". It is one of the more touristy places though and can be busy with a full campground and day goers, but it's definitely worth doing the trails to see a few of the beautiful lakes in Squamish in one easy-going family pace.
If you want to watch Kite Boarding, this is where to go. The road is a marvel in itself. The Kite Boarding is some of the best in the world and there is a few awesome estuary trails marked out to stop along the way. Great way to spend a few hours.
14 locals recommend
Squamish Spit & Estuary
Spit RoadIf you want to watch Kite Boarding, this is where to go. The road is a marvel in itself. The Kite Boarding is some of the best in the world and there is a few awesome estuary trails marked out to stop along the way. Great way to spend a few hours.
STOP HERE FIRST. Everyone visiting Squamish that wants to explore should stop here. Get the down-low on where to go, trail maps, activities, rent paddleboards and bikes and get an awesome coffee from the cafe. This is where you learn where to go and what to do.
51 locals recommend
Squamish Adventure Centre
38551 Loggers LnSTOP HERE FIRST. Everyone visiting Squamish that wants to explore should stop here. Get the down-low on where to go, trail maps, activities, rent paddleboards and bikes and get an awesome coffee from the cafe. This is where you learn where to go and what to do.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails and distillery. They make most of their own spirits and be purchased to take away. Cute little prohibition themed lounge in the front with old comfortable couches for seating. Cozy (like 5 different sets of couch seating), super chill but can get busy in peak periods on weekends. Try the hickory smoked old fashion.
19 locals recommend
Gillespie's Fine Spirits
38918 Progress WayAmazing cocktails and distillery. They make most of their own spirits and be purchased to take away. Cute little prohibition themed lounge in the front with old comfortable couches for seating. Cozy (like 5 different sets of couch seating), super chill but can get busy in peak periods on weekends. Try the hickory smoked old fashion.
One of few places to get a "night club" experience in Squamish. Good beats and can be a fun time!
12 locals recommend
The Knotty Burl
38005 Cleveland AveOne of few places to get a "night club" experience in Squamish. Good beats and can be a fun time!
Out of the 3 cideries in Squamish, this is our favorite. Great drinks and small plates. Vegan friendly options. My wife loves the vegan mac and cheese and vegan "cheese" plates. Nice spot to sit and even a shuffle board table upstairs.
9 locals recommend
Northyards Cider Co.
38936 Queens WayOut of the 3 cideries in Squamish, this is our favorite. Great drinks and small plates. Vegan friendly options. My wife loves the vegan mac and cheese and vegan "cheese" plates. Nice spot to sit and even a shuffle board table upstairs.
Awesome Microbrew in Squamish with the best sunny patio and usually a taco food truck outside. Little gas fireplaces in the evening are awesome. Love the craft beer mixes like the Snake Bite and Velvet Fog.
52 locals recommend
A-FRAME Brewing Co.
38927 Queens WayAwesome Microbrew in Squamish with the best sunny patio and usually a taco food truck outside. Little gas fireplaces in the evening are awesome. Love the craft beer mixes like the Snake Bite and Velvet Fog.
Sightseeing
Hike the Sea to Summit or take the gondola up. Either way there is lunch and beer waiting at the top. A network of short manageable trails at the top with suspension bridge and amazing lookout over the Howe Sound.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Hike the Sea to Summit or take the gondola up. Either way there is lunch and beer waiting at the top. A network of short manageable trails at the top with suspension bridge and amazing lookout over the Howe Sound.
Arts & Culture
Unbelievable history of the Copper mine at Britannia Beach. Go deep inside the mine on a trolley car and fire up the old school drill. A major family attraction with a gold panning station. Interesting for everyone in the family.
72 locals recommend
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper DrUnbelievable history of the Copper mine at Britannia Beach. Go deep inside the mine on a trolley car and fire up the old school drill. A major family attraction with a gold panning station. Interesting for everyone in the family.
Great spot for families with a little choo choo train you can ride on through the trees with your kid. Cool museum and interesting stuff for the whole family. Little gift shop with souvenirs and ice cream.
27 locals recommend
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government RdGreat spot for families with a little choo choo train you can ride on through the trees with your kid. Cool museum and interesting stuff for the whole family. Little gift shop with souvenirs and ice cream.
Essentials
Nesters Market & Pharmacy
7019 Nesters RdGood grocery store. Closest to the house.
If you need last-minute camping supplies, this is the spot to hit for value.
11 locals recommend
Canadian Tire
1851 Mamquam RdIf you need last-minute camping supplies, this is the spot to hit for value.
The closest liquor store to our place. Good selection and prices. Just downtown with easy parking lot. Our go-to liquor stop.
9 locals recommend
Squamish Liquor Store
38241 Cleveland AveThe closest liquor store to our place. Good selection and prices. Just downtown with easy parking lot. Our go-to liquor stop.