Squamish travel guide
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You're Going to Love Squamish
Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada.
Where to Eat in Squamish
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saha Eatery (38128 2nd Avenue) and Norman Rudy's (40900 Tantalus Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Squamish
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Squamish in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 391 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Squamish, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.
How to Get to Squamish
Plane
Although Squamish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 46 km from Squamish.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Squamish, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Squamish to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $57 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Squamish is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 46 km from Squamish. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around $168. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Squamish
Where to stay in Squamish
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea to Sky Hotel & Conference Centre and Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company.
Where to stay in popular areas of Squamish
Hiring a car in Squamish
Expect to pay $2.41 per litre in Squamish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.89 and $38.52. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.