Squamish - British Columbia - Canada. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Squamish, British Columbia, is known as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada and when you decide to visit here, you will easily see why. It enjoys a history of Native Heritage as well as that of a place that saw fur-traders, people on their way to the gold fields and farmers who decided to settle the land. It is only a hour's drive from Vancouver, so it is very accessible and is strategically located between two villages planned for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The area is well-marked out so you won't have any problem if you are driving yourself and the Greyhound Bus also has a regular service along the Sky to Sea Highway.

With eight provincial parks, you won't have any difficulty parking your RV or pitching a tent. In addition, there is an abundance of accommodations, such as hotels, motels, cabins, bed and breakfast establishments and lodges in the area. The activities you choose to partake in while in Squamish depend on your interests. However, there is so much to do here, that you should take time out to engage in something completely different.

Squamish Spit is one of the top ten places in the world for windsurfing. In summer, the winds allow windsurfers to reach speeds of more than 60 km per hour and for the novice there are plenty of lakes to practice on. There is a wealth of mountain bike trails and the community plays host to the Canadian epic Squamish Test of Metal International Mountain Bike Race in June, every year. This event draws mountain biking enthusiasts from all over the world.

Porteau Cove is a provincial park with man made reefs and a diving wall, making it the ultimate scuba diving experience. If you like hiking, the three hour Stairmaster up the Stawamus Chief is a thrilling experience. There are also many other places for hiking, both strenuous and non-strenuous. Two golf courses give the avid golfer the chance to tee off in scenic locations and there are a myriad of water sports available.

In winter, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in and around Squamish. This area is also the home of the largest winter collection of eagles, which makes it a bird watcher's paradise. It is quite possible that Squamish will enthrall you so much that you will make plans to return even before you leave.