Squamish
Squamish, located along the Sea to Sky Highway north of Vancouver and south of Whistler in the Coast Mountains, is a community of unparalleled scenic wonder, lifestyle advantages, business opportunities and outdoor recreation.
Squamish is dubbed the outdoor capital of North America with a list of activities that includes kite boarding, walking, hiking, windsurfing, kayaking, mountain biking, golfing, swimming, scuba diving, eagle viewing, rock climbing, fishing, river rafting, squash, curling, soccer, baseball and hockey.
Squamish has a population of about 16,000. It is surrounded by 8 beautiful Provincial Parks and 2 Forestry Recreation Sites. From casual to more upscale, the numerous Squamish-area restaurants and accommodation offer a range of great service and delicious food. There are several hundred retail and service businesses located in three main business areas: Town Centre/Downtown, Business Park and Garibaldi Highlands
10 REASONS TO INVEST IN SQUAMISH
- Squamish is truly “Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada” providing a gateway to adventure and discovery. Activities include world class: golf, mountain biking, hiking, rock/mountain climbing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, kite boarding, snowmobiling, back-country skiing, camping and bird watching. Whatever you choose, it’s here.
- Squamish is the Heart of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Ideally situated half way between the spectacular metropolitan city of Vancouver (45 minutes) and the majestic world-class resort of Whistler (35 minutes), Squamish is the gateway to these two destinations.
- The quality of life in Squamish is unsurpassed, providing a perfect playground for those who seek adventure yet at the same time want a safe, secure environment to raise a family. Squamish offers an excellent variety of programs, facilities, schools & teachers.
- A friendly, small town environment with every possible amenity at your doorstep ~ coffee houses, restaurants, shopping and more.
- Affordability! The average home in Whistler is 1.5 million dollars; the average home in West Vancouver is $850,000. Squamish offers a wide variety of affordable housing options with a detached home averaging $425,000
- Canada ’s newest liberal arts and science university is open and welcoming new students from all over the world. The new Quest University is the first secular not-for-profit private university in the nation.
- Waterfront redevelopment, new retail shopping areas and several industrial initiatives. Over 120 acres of oceanfront development in planned for Downtown Squamish as well as 5,000 dwelling units and the expansion of Capilano College .
- Growth – we are growing and fast! Until recently, Squamish was a well kept secret, now the word is out. Families, professionals, and businesses are liking what they see and relocating.
10. Squamish is a solid investment in exciting times.
