Pick your base
Squamish is compact, so you’re never far from the action. Your choice mostly comes down to budget and style.
Accommodation types
- Hotels & inns — a growing number of modern hotels near downtown and along Highway 99.
- Vacation rentals — great for families and groups wanting a kitchen and space.
- Hostels — budget-friendly and social, popular with climbers and bikers.
- Camping & RV — several campgrounds, including spots near Alice Lake and the Chief.
Best areas
- Downtown Squamish — walkable, with restaurants, breweries and shops.
- Garibaldi Highlands / Brackendale — quieter, closer to biking trails and eagle-viewing.
- Valleycliffe — right at the base of the Stawamus Chief, ideal for climbers.
Booking in summer or during winter eagle season? Reserve well ahead — Squamish fills up on weekends.