August Jack
Blog
Scenery, Activities, and More
Read More About Beautiful Squamish
Experience Squamish’s Rainforest Trails and Spectacular Scenery by E-Bike
For those yet to try one, e-bikes are the modern evolution of the conventional bicycle. If you're not a seasoned mountain biker, the comfort, ease of peddling and speed of an e-bike could make this a better choice for your Squamish ride. With e-bikes, you can go on...
Strong and Free: Lifting of Covid Mandates Marks the Perfect Time to Discover Squamish
The Light at the End of the Tunnel After two long years of lockdowns, masks mandates, and vaccine passports, it finally looks as if British Columbia is approaching the finish line of this pandemic. The recent changes to public health measures and a further loosening...
The 2021/22 Whistler Ski Season is About to Begin
Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to open for the 2021/22 season November 25th. Lifts will run from 8:30am until 3:00pm on the 25th. The last day of the season is expected to be April 18, 2022. Many of the guests have already booked for the winter season. Hotels and chalets in Whistler Village and the surrounding communities are filling up, but there still are many accommodation options available.
Nesters Market Squamish50 Trail Race
Squamish is one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, located just 45 minutes from Whistler and an hour from Vancouver. The community is nestled in the foothills of several mountains, on the shores of the Mamquam River and Howe Sound. Its diverse terrain...
Squamish Trails: Explore the Great Outdoors in Squamish’s Vast Trail Network
This past year has presented some significant recreation and tourism restrictions. Favourite shopping venues, sports and cultural activities have been cut off by government mandates. But we're in luck; Squamish offers an expansive network of some of the finest hiking...
Things for Women to Do in Squamish
Explore the Shops and Eateries on Cleveland Avenue Cleveland Avenue is Squamish's front street and the heart of shopping and dining. The little boutiques and specialty shops, dining and coffee options, and two parks, have made the strip a favourite place for women to...
Things for Kids and Families to Do in Squamish
Water and Trails at Alice Lake Provincial Park There are four fresh water lakes in the park – Edith, Stump, Fawn and Alice – interconnected by the Four Lakes Trail. During the summer months, Alice Lake is a popular beach and family-friendly swimming area, with...
Walking Squamish’s Estuary Trail
The Squamish Estuary, made up of land and waters to the west of the railway track, is a restricted conservation area. The estuary is popular with hikers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, kayakers, paddleboarders, kiteboarders and anglers. The estuary trails are...
Exploring Squamish’s Waterfront
One of Squamish's most popular features is its location on the tip of beautiful Howe Sound. August Jack Motor Inn is flanked on three sides by municipal parks, and it is also just a few hundred metres from the trailhead of the Waterfront Loop Trail, a multi-terrain...
Long Term Squamish Accommodations for Construction
Squamish has been enjoying a construction boom over the past decade, as it has grown to become a thriving suburb of Vancouver. But it's more than just a beautiful commute, winding past ocean views and waterfalls. Squamish offers a wide range of recreational...