Guidebook for Squamish
Food Scene
Best sushi we've had - well, maybe Tokyo was better, but it's the best on this side of the sea, this place wins hands down! Closed Mondays.
- take out or dine in
http://www.sushisensquamish.com/
97 locals recommend
Sushi Sen Japanese Restaurant
Best sushi we've had - well, maybe Tokyo was better, but it's the best on this side of the sea, this place wins hands down! Closed Mondays.
- take out or dine in
http://www.sushisensquamish.com/
Delicious steaks, tapas, seafood, and pasta.
- take out or dine-in
http://pepeandgringo.net/
42 locals recommend
Pepe's Chophouse
40359 Tantalus RdDelicious steaks, tapas, seafood, and pasta.
- take out or dine-in
http://pepeandgringo.net/
Delicious coffee shop - hurry in the mornings to grab their limited supply of delicious cinnamon buns!
26 locals recommend
Bean Around the World Coffees
41340 Government RdDelicious coffee shop - hurry in the mornings to grab their limited supply of delicious cinnamon buns!
Excellent coffee shop close to the suite. Many shops around it to check out.
37 locals recommend
Cloudburst Cafe
1861 Mamquam RdExcellent coffee shop close to the suite. Many shops around it to check out.
Absolutely delicious South Asian cuisine - try the Goat or Lamb Korma - SOOOOO GOOD!!!!
- take out or dine-in
http://www.essenceofindiarestaurant.com/
50 locals recommend
Essence Of India Restaurant
40367 Tantalus RdAbsolutely delicious South Asian cuisine - try the Goat or Lamb Korma - SOOOOO GOOD!!!!
- take out or dine-in
http://www.essenceofindiarestaurant.com/
For delicious and renowned Fish and Chips - voted one of BC's best!
Take out or dine-in
http://wiganpier.ca/
20 locals recommend
Wigan Pier
40340 Tantalus RoadFor delicious and renowned Fish and Chips - voted one of BC's best!
Take out or dine-in
http://wiganpier.ca/
One of the best breakfasts around! Be prepared to eat outside though as much of the seating is outdoors.
http://www.sunwolf.net/fergies/
79 locals recommend
Fergie's Café
70002 Squamish Valley RdOne of the best breakfasts around! Be prepared to eat outside though as much of the seating is outdoors.
http://www.sunwolf.net/fergies/
Great food, views, and atmosphere. What else could you ask for!?!
http://www.executivesuitesgaribaldi.com/dining.html
The Living Room Restaurant & Lounge
40900 Tantalus RdGreat food, views, and atmosphere. What else could you ask for!?!
http://www.executivesuitesgaribaldi.com/dining.html
Delicious, great price, and good portions. Definitely try the pulled pork burrito - if you're feeling wildly hungry, go for the Burrito Maximus.
36 locals recommend
Sunny Chibas Fried Chicken Mexican Cantina
1584 British Columbia 99Delicious, great price, and good portions. Definitely try the pulled pork burrito - if you're feeling wildly hungry, go for the Burrito Maximus.
A great pub and restaurant with a stunning location on the dyke overlooking the Squamish River and Tantalus Mountain Range.
110 locals recommend
The Watershed Grill
41101 Government RdA great pub and restaurant with a stunning location on the dyke overlooking the Squamish River and Tantalus Mountain Range.
Our number 1 ultra favourite coffee spot - their java is amazing, pain chocolate (chocolate croissant) sells out nearly every morning, and kids play area is fantastic for families! Grab something to go or sit for hours :)
Caffè Garibaldi
38551 Loggers LnOur number 1 ultra favourite coffee spot - their java is amazing, pain chocolate (chocolate croissant) sells out nearly every morning, and kids play area is fantastic for families! Grab something to go or sit for hours :)
Everything Else
Tantalus Bike Shop
40194 Glenalder PlClosest bike shop.
Our favourite bike shop in town. The staff are great and very helpful.
http://riderepublic.com/
13 locals recommend
Republic Bicycles Ltd
41340 Government RdOur favourite bike shop in town. The staff are great and very helpful.
http://riderepublic.com/
A well stocked liquor store but with limited operating hours in the evening and on weekends and no refrigeration (plan ahead to cool your beer or white wine!).
142 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4360 Lorimer RdA well stocked liquor store but with limited operating hours in the evening and on weekends and no refrigeration (plan ahead to cool your beer or white wine!).
Getting Around
If you need a great mechanic nearby, Fred and his guys are great. There are also Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, and GM dealerships in town.
Carson's Automotive Service & Repair
2595 Mamquam RdIf you need a great mechanic nearby, Fred and his guys are great. There are also Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, and GM dealerships in town.
Essentials
If you don't need the ER but need to see a local doctor, this is the place to go. Starbucks next door makes it easier to wait if there's a long line.
Sea To Sky Walk In Clinic Ltd
40147 Glenalder PlIf you don't need the ER but need to see a local doctor, this is the place to go. Starbucks next door makes it easier to wait if there's a long line.
This liquor store provides cold beverages - the BC Liquor Store has no refrigerated beverages.
Sea to Sky Hotel
40330 Tantalus RdThis liquor store provides cold beverages - the BC Liquor Store has no refrigerated beverages.
Closest grocery store to this unit. For higher end groceries, check out Nester's Market or Save On Foods in downtown Squamish.
26 locals recommend
Hector’s Your Independent Grocer
1900 Garibaldi WayClosest grocery store to this unit. For higher end groceries, check out Nester's Market or Save On Foods in downtown Squamish.
Shopping
London Drugs
900 Gibsons WayFor any electronic, cosmetic, etc. needs you might have.
One of two outdoor shops in Squamish - this one carries everything from climbing, skiing, apparel, camping, etc. The other outdoor shop is downtown and called "Valhalla Pure Outfitters"
6 locals recommend
Escape Route
40222 Glenalder PlOne of two outdoor shops in Squamish - this one carries everything from climbing, skiing, apparel, camping, etc. The other outdoor shop is downtown and called "Valhalla Pure Outfitters"
Downtown Squamish has several shops (clothing, art, coffee shops, gifts, etc.). Only a 10-15minute drive from your suite.
88 locals recommend
Squamish
Downtown Squamish has several shops (clothing, art, coffee shops, gifts, etc.). Only a 10-15minute drive from your suite.
During the summer months, check out the weekly Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 10-3pm. Get fresh produce, art, baked goods, kettle corn, lunch, etc. and then walk around town and enjoy the sites from there.
28 locals recommend
Squamish Farmers' Market
37996 Cleveland AveDuring the summer months, check out the weekly Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 10-3pm. Get fresh produce, art, baked goods, kettle corn, lunch, etc. and then walk around town and enjoy the sites from there.
The only bike shop that rents bikes year round. Located downtown Squamish.
13 locals recommend
Corsa Cycles
38123 Cleveland AveThe only bike shop that rents bikes year round. Located downtown Squamish.
Sightseeing
A great activity to do while visiting - hike up (which allows you to bring your dog down on the gondola) or take the gondola up for a relaxing ride. Many trails at the top too! Check it out!
http://www.seatoskygondola.com/
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99A great activity to do while visiting - hike up (which allows you to bring your dog down on the gondola) or take the gondola up for a relaxing ride. Many trails at the top too! Check it out!
http://www.seatoskygondola.com/
A great place for a picnic, paddle board, or hike. Trails from the suite will take you there in about 40 minutes (walking). Also check out the Four Lakes Trail - about 1-2 hour walk.
90 locals recommend
Alice Lake Provincial Park
British Columbia 99A great place for a picnic, paddle board, or hike. Trails from the suite will take you there in about 40 minutes (walking). Also check out the Four Lakes Trail - about 1-2 hour walk.
Head out on this rough gravel road to get an amazing view of The Chief. In the summer this is a great place to watch kite boarders and wind surfers 'take off'. There are also numerous trails through the estuary to the east of this road.
Spit Road
Spit RoadHead out on this rough gravel road to get an amazing view of The Chief. In the summer this is a great place to watch kite boarders and wind surfers 'take off'. There are also numerous trails through the estuary to the east of this road.
Read about Squamish's logging history during a short walk around the Adventure Centre.
51 locals recommend
Squamish Adventure Centre
38551 Loggers LnRead about Squamish's logging history during a short walk around the Adventure Centre.
Entertainment & Activities
A great Yoga studio near your suite - check out their website www.shalayoga.ca
7 locals recommend
Shala Yoga Inc
40383 Tantalus RdA great Yoga studio near your suite - check out their website www.shalayoga.ca
A great hike to peaks 1, 2, or 3. The most popular is Peak 1 (is the closest) but I prefer peak 3 myself. Expect to feel a serious leg burn going both up and down.
132 locals recommend
Stawamus Chief
A great hike to peaks 1, 2, or 3. The most popular is Peak 1 (is the closest) but I prefer peak 3 myself. Expect to feel a serious leg burn going both up and down.