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Squamish travel guide

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Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada.

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When to visit Squamish

Squamish in March
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in March
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $214 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $738 for a 97h 05m 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Squamish takes 89 km and will cost you around $58. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $181 for a journey of 266 km.

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 Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $214 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $738 for a 97h 05m 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Bus and Ebus. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Squamish takes 89 km and will cost you around $58. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $181 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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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 $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.92 and $31.89. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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