Squamish, BC Real Estate
Located between the Coast Mountains of British Columbia and the Pacific Ocean, at the tip of Howe Sound, Squamish bills itself as the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”. Just 45 minutes drive north of Vancouver, this town of 15,000 boasts every kind of outdoor activity you can imagine, all within a spectacular mountain setting.
Squamish offers golfing at the Squamish Valley Golf Course or rock climbing on Stawamus Chief, the world’s second largest granite monolith. You can go kayaking or river-rafting on the Squamish and Elaho Rivers. Wind surfing and scuba diving are other popular water sports you can find in this gorgeous and rugged setting. Thanks to the many provincial parks nearby, outback adventures are limitless, and include camping, mountaineering, hiking, fishing, and even horseback riding. And if the mountains and water aren’t enough in the way of scenery, you must visit the Shannon Falls or spend an afternoon viewing the region’s large number of majestic bald eagles.
The Squamish real estate market has a great variety of property to choose from, and you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for from single family homes to acreages to condo developments. The town of Squamish has several distinct neighbourhoods, each offering something different to its residents, along with the amenities you’d expect from any good size town, such as parks, playgrounds, schools, and shopping of all kinds.
The downtown area of Squamish features character homes on smaller lots, all within easy walking distance of downtown services. Dentville has a similar feel, just outside of downtown. The North Yards neighbourhood is currently under development, transitioning from older houses to smaller new homes and multifamily developments.
On the hillside area overlooking downtown Squamish you’ll find single family homes in the predominantly residential neighbourhoods of Garibaldi Estates and even get distant ocean views a bit further up the road in Garibaldi Highlands. Just to the east of Garibaldi Estates is the less developed area of Ring Creek that features mountainside recreational homes in a rustic, mountain setting.
Hobby and horse farms are common in the Finch Drive neighbourhood, and a short drive north of Squamish in the Upper Squamish Valley there are many acreages with beautiful waterfall and mountain vistas. With all this on offer, you’re sure to find the perfect year round home or vacation getaway of your dreams.