Brackendale Eagle Count is Up
From an impressive count of over one thousand in 2014, to less than half that in 2016, the bald eagle count in Brackendale, British Columbia left many watchers concerned over the birds’ fate; but it’s good news this year, as the 2017 numbers jumped from a concerning 411 to 698, mainly thanks to the increase in wild salmon availability in the region.
Sea to Sky Gondola’s Headlamp Hike
Just because the sun sets early in winter, doesn’t mean there isn’t ample opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, even after dark. That said, we do not recommend that you go off at dusk on your own, even if you are an experience outdoors enthusiast – the risks are significant.
BC’s Hidden Winter Wonderland
There is a place where the Pacific Ocean meets the mountains, as “The Chief” towers over the lapping waters of Howe Sound, yachts dot the bay at Nexen Beach. The town of Squamish, along the #99 Highway (and less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver) is Winter’s best kept secret, and the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. The winter holidays can present a challenge for families. Apart from all the festivities of the Christmas season, children long for excitement and entertainment over the holidays. Squamish is an affordable solution, and there are many wonderful adventures, and hidden treasures to discover.
Squamish: BC’s Outstanding Motorcycle Destination
Sea to Sky is the name of a very special stretch of the Highway #99, and it absolutely deserves the grand title… This route, just a 45 minute ride from both Vancouver, and Whistler includes the town of Squamish, the ultimate biking destination. Squamish is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and Howe Sound (the Pacific Ocean) on the fourth. If you’re looking for a picturesque ride through winding views of waterfalls, mountains, snatches of vast ocean, and BC rain forest, you absolutely can’t beat this route! In fact, if you’ve done Chucanut Drive in Washington, you need to chalk this one off your list as well! Since it includes the glaciers of the Tantalus Range, and Whistler Village.
Long Term Squamish Accommodations for Road Construction
Running along a steep cliff overlooking the majestic Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Highway is the section of highway 99 running between horseshoe bay and Pemberton. Following the original upgrades prior to the 2010 winter Olympics, the government of British Columbia again pledged around $5.4 million to additional upgrades to this highway as part of the B.C. on the Move programme.
Squamish Accommodations for the Film Industry
Since the construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway gave birth to a small terminus town in the early twentieth century, Squamish has attracted people for a variety of reasons. The city is incorporated into the homeland of the Squamish people and is close to a number of Squamish nation reservations. It is also home to a large network of trails suitable for hiking, climbing and mountain biking, while the winds on Squamish Spit make this a popular destination for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
This year marks the 59th consecutive year of the Squamish Logger Sports festival. The events will span four days, from July 28th through August 1st.
Thursday, July 28th will begin with the Kettle Boil Challenge, held at the Squamish Valley Golf Course at 6:00pm. Teams of two will attempt to boil water in the fastest time. It’s free to watch, $15 to enter.
4 Days of Music, Water and Art in the 3rd Annual Squamish Wind Festival
Squamish Wind Festival is an annual event that brings a wide range of live performances by artists, thrilling watersport activities and incredible art exhibits in a span of three or four summer days each summer.
Don’t Miss The Final Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race
The Squamish Test of Metal mountain bike racing could be described as “a tough 67-kilometers cross-country mountain bike race. But Squamish Test of Metal is much more than a mountain bike race. It is a special and memorable event that participants never forget.
Experience Winter The Way It’s Supposed to Be at Sea to Sky Gondola
Away from the freezing rain and fog, the Sea to Sky Gondola offers you the opportunity to enjoy winter and view it in a whole different way. For many people, summer means fun and enjoyment but that is not always the case with winter. However, if you want to make your winters more enjoyable than […]
