Squamish
It is a town in the North of Vancouver. Squamish is surrounded by mountains like Stawamus Chief, a huge granite monolith. This city is well known for its railway and the port. Vancouver and Whistler are located less than one hour by the highway from the city. The people from Vancouver and Whistler are moving in Squamish due to its reasonable living expenses.
Neighborhoods in Squamish
Brackendale
Brackendale is on the Squamish River. This neighborhood is a home to famous Eagle run. The Eagle run is the winter home of thousands of Bald eagles. This area contains both new and old family houses. Brackendale has almost everything is its amenity. It has both local elementary and middle schools along with local restaurants. There is also Brackendale Art Gallery and Theatre Tea House. While living in Squamish you can have easy access to the sandy riverside beaches. The river is nearby, so you can do fishing to spend some quality time with your family and friends. It has the most expensive houses in the Squamish.
Tantalus
It is a popular location for professionals and young families. Tantalus is located in the North of Downtown Squamish. With the beautiful mountain, it has a flat ground which is perfect for the children to play and ride bikes. The residents have easy access to the Garibaldi Shopping Plaza and the Highway. There is a network of hiking trails and mountain bikes. There are townhouses, multi-family houses, and single-family houses with affordable prices which makes it a perfect place to live. There is also vacant land for the houses with great mountain views.
Garibaldi Estates
In the proximity of mountain trails and forest, Garibaldi Estates is eight minutes drive away in the north of the South Downtown. The residents can easily move to Vancouver and Whistler because of the easy access to highway Garibaldi Estates. Garibaldi Shopping Plaza is located on the walking distance which provides easy access to retail outlets, restaurants, and Squamish walk-in medical centers. There is a large population in this area that is why it offers different types of single-family houses. Both old and new properties are present in Garibaldi Estates. Good options in townhomes and condominiums are also available.
Facts
It is one of the fastest-growing communities of British Columbia. Squamish is located between Vancouver and Whistler. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers to have both water and land adventure. It is in the center of Canada’s richest culture and arts area. In Canada, Sea-to-Sky highway has been recognized to have the highest number of artisans per capita. Every year, in August this city hosts “The Squamish Valley Music Festival”. It has been entitled to the most popular music festival in British Columbia. Kiteboarding and Wind Surfing at the Squamish Spit has gained popularity in the world.
