District of Squamish

Welcome to the District of Squamish

A warm welcome to Squamish, BC - the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada". This spectacular seaside, mountain community is located at the tip of Howe Sound just 45 minutes north of Vancouver and 45 minutes south of Whistler, British Columbia.

Latest News

Nov 16th '09

Rainfall Event Update

The District of Squamish is experiencing unusually heavy rainfall. Environment Canada is reporting that significant rainfall of 30-70mm can be expected between now and Tuesday morning.

Nov 05th '09

It's Time to Vote Squamish as GamesTown 2010

Cast Your Vote Daily and Vote Squamish for Gamestown2010

It's easy and it's quick - log on to www.gamestown2010.ca - click the viewers choice button and vote!

Nov 05th '09

Squamish Chosen as a Paralympic Torch Relay Community

The Relay, which heralds the opening of the first Paralympic Winter Games in Canada, will visit 11 communities in 10 days and culminate in the lighting of the Paralympic Cauldron at BC Place in downtown Vancouver on March 12, 2010, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced today.
Squamish's community celebration is March 7, 2010. For more informatioin visit
www.vancouver2010.com

Nov 03rd '09

Town Hall Meeting November 12, 2009

District of Squamish Council will host a Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Eagle Eye Theatre at Howe Sound Secondary School.
Presentations will be given by senior staff and Council about the Capital Budget process.
Following the presentations , there will be an open mic forum to ask questions and discuss local issues with council.

Moving Squamish Forward

Learn about our current initiatives and community plans that will shape the future of Squamish.

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Visit the Library's New Website

Log on to the Squamish Library's new site to enjoy a range of features for members. Find books, research articles, or make book purchase suggestions online.

You can also browse community events and activities for kids and teens, or even chat online to get information directly from a librarian.

Visit the Squamish Library online »

Squamish Emergency Program

The Squamish Emergency Program (SEP) is a volunteer community-based Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Social Services (ESS) team.

Its members are from all walks of life but share a common interest in providing an important life-saving service to the Squamish area residents and visitors, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Learn More at the SEP Website »