Downtown Squamish Viewscape Study

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“The charm of Squamish is the views of the surrounding landmarks: if they're not visible from our 'main' street and all you see are buildings and building shade covering the street the experience will be diminished and Squamish will just be another town.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Walking. Views have already been compromised here so more important to preserve what is left. Tantalus range is still less important than the Chief and Mt. Garibaldi”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Our mountain vistas are currently 360 degrees and are an integral part of the Squamish Experience. The downtown area is so congested already; let developers build elsewhere where views aren’t compromised in the daily experience of people.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Stawamus Chief and Tantalus Mountain Range are already compromised from the confines of Cleveland buildings (other than at intersections) so I feel that Mount Garibaldi view preservation is paramount in this instance.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“The most prominent intersections of our downtown core, it is important to feel like you are surrounded by nature. Squamish could easily become like any other major city who builds condos on every corner. But the views from downtown set us apart”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Squamish is a mountain community and these places are what connects us. If we can't see them then we don't live in the mountains any more. We live in a city, how boring.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“The views to the east towards Squamish Chief are the most important views in Squamish."

“Downtown should really express the essence of Squamish which is it's incredible views. Once these views have been covered there is no going back.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Mamquam Mountains are the only glaciers we get to see all season long.”

“I like views that don't have surface parking lots in them....”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“I think all views are important to preserve. We are a mountain town. There should have been a 4 storey max bylaw a long time ago.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

St’et’e7ímin (Castle Rock)

Mount Murchison

“Downtown is amazing and so are these views. Please keep the views for us and our kids to enjoy.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Mount Murchison:

Naḵwáach (Echo Falls):

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

"Development in this area is ok, as long as a) building sizes are limited to under 6 stories including parking and retail. And b) condos are built with a natural west coast style."

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Siám Smánit (Stawamus Chief):

Sḵwaháye7en (Slhanay):

“Some of the better views of the Chief, Tantalus and Slhanay are from this vantage point.”

Ownership: Private land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

"Development in this area is ok, as long as a) building sizes are limited to under 6 stories including parking and retail. And b) condos are built with a natural west coast style."

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Siám Smánit (Stawamus Chief):

St’á7mes Bluffs (Stawamus Bluffs):

“This corner is going to be the main hub of downtown. It's where you first start to approach the chief, the pedestrian bridge from the Sea and Sky development, water access, restaurants, etc. It's really important to preserve views of chief and channel”

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Siám Smánit (Stawamus Chief):

St’á7mes Bluffs (Stawamus Bluffs):

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Siám Smánit (Stawamus Chief):

Sḵwaháye7en (Slhanay):

“It is the park where most community engagement comes together. I think the mountain views are important here.”

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“I sit in different areas of the park at different time. I think its important that the downtown area does keep some open space where the view is not obstructed by tall buildings of multiple stories, in 360 degrees.”

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Siám Smánit (Stawamus Chief):

St’á7mes Bluffs (Stawamus Bluffs):

“I use the Pavilion the most. Listening to the music with this 360 view is all what Squamish is about for me”

Ownership: District Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Mount Murchison:

St’et’e7ímin (Castle Rock):

“The park is valuable as an open space with near 360 degree views of our beautiful landscapes around it. Sitting on the grass and enjoying all of our outdoor events without feeling closed in by buildings is extremely important to protect”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“It's a precious green space and important to keep the area around it as open as possible”

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Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“The park is an area to sit, have lunch, enjoy the views. And would be very sad to see it boxed in by condos.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Castle Rock = THE BEST”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

Naḵwáach (Echo Falls):

Mount Murchison:

“Views aren't more important than commercial areas or housing. Views can be accessed from other areas than downtown.”

“I think maintaining the dramatic landscapes are important which does change from each vantage point. I feel from Cleveland East the views of the Tantalus and falls to the West are less prominent and not as big a loss.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“This is a good area for development. But all efforts should be made to limit building size to avoid squamish’s downtown from becoming too enclosing”

“I feel that this location provides a unique and full view of Slhanay that other locations in this survey don't offer. And obviously, the Chief is another iconic Squamish view that needs to be absolutely preserved.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Please keep our views. Keeping these views is an accessibility factor. Not everyone can venture further to see these views.”

“The views from this intersection are not important to me. Currently this intersection is a terrible place for people and not somewhere that I like to stop and enjoy views.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

St’et’e7ímin (Castle Rock):

Mount Murchison:

“This is a downtown intersection and is an appropriate place to allow for higher buildings. It's downtown. As mentioned before, Castle Rock is pretty cool.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Being able to see the Smoke Bluffs from here helps us to feel connected to Hospital Hill/Valleycliffe neighbourhood & having nature that close feels soothing. The Mt Garibaldi view feels less important here as it really shines further down Cleveland.”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: How important is this view?

“Keeping as many low rise businesses as possible greatly contributes to Squamish’s uniqueness and feel. Instead of condos on every corner of downtown, we need greater density in other areas in place of all of the luxury single family dwellings”

Ownership: Private Land

Survey responses: No survey data