The town of Squamish has been growing and is quickly becoming known for its vibrant and eclectic arts scene. Boasting the second highest number of residents who are artists by profession in all of Canada, Squamish has been transforming into an art destination right under our noses. Featuring a diverse and thriving arts community, here you’ll find local theatre, live music, visual arts, heritage museums, and displays offering a variety of rich creativity that is inspiring to both locals and visitors. Regional, national, and international artists can be discovered at a variety of locations in both temporary and permanent exhibitions. You’ll also find annual festivals that celebrate arts, culture, and music. Be sure to keep an eye out for local musicians and performers that hit the stage regularly on the local scene.
A Deliciously Decadent Experiment Get ready to dive deep into the tantalizing world of delicious hot chocolate! The Squamish Hot Chocolate Festival is returning for its 5th year from February 1st – 22nd, 2025. Once again we’ll see Squamish’s finest local crafters create unique hot chocolates that will tempt your taste buds and awaken your senses. NEW THIS YEAR: Be sure Read more...
The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. For current information on the Squamish Beer Festival, visit the Facebook page. 55 Breweries + Cideries, 200+ Brews, Music, Food, 1 Ticket. The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 The Read more...
Squamish is a bird watcher’s paradise. In the winter months, as the eagles gather en masse, it is truly a sight to behold. Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles ((Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In the first 3 weeks of October, 10,000 salmon make their annual journey upstream to spawn, attracting over 1,300 Read more...
The Squamish ArtWalk is a celebration of visual art and artists in Squamish ArtWalk seeks to increase access to and awareness of arts and culture in Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor by pairing artists with various venues around town and displays their work for people to visit throughout the month. People can visit the venues at any time Read more...
