Real Estate Services

The District of Squamish:

• Owns 18 buildings totalling over 208,568 square feet on 115 acres.
• Owns 9 vacant sites totaling over 50 acres.
• Leases 5 sites to third parties totaling over 290 acres.
• Leases 7 sites from third parties totaling over 85 acres.
• Has a total of 34 leases with third parties on District of Squamish lands.

• Building and Land dispositions/acquisitions
• Building and Land leasing
• Land Exchanges
• Road Closures
• Strategic Projects
• Right-of-ways/easements for District of Squamish interests
• Internal departments support

For further information on the process followed for each, please contact Real Estate Services.

1. Use District Policy Documents to guide potential acquisitions and dispositions.
2. Follow an Open Process when disposing of an interest in District-owned land.
3. Maximize Revenue Generation and Job Creation through portfolio management.
4. No Speculation/Development by the District on District-owned lands.
5. Secure Acquisitions Through Rezoning First, if possible.
6. Secure Acquisitions Through Sponsored Crown Grants, if possible.
7. Pursue Strategic Acquisitions to enhance existing District-owned lands.
8. Explore Enhancing Sale Proceeds prior to disposing of District-owned lands.
9. Consider Secondary Benefits when disposing of District-owned lands.
10. Support Community Groups by providing District-owned land at a nominal fee.