Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Squamish travel guide

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You're Going to Love Squamish

Squamish is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Squamish has to offer.

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When to visit Squamish

Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 502
1 night at 3-star hotel
Squamish in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 502
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 AED 297 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about AED 881 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around AED 404. From Calgary, the ticket costs about AED 863 for a journey of 1312 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 AED 297 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about AED 881 for a 33h 01m trip. The train station in Squamish is called Squamish North Garibaldi, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Squamish, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Squamish takes 266 km and will cost you around AED 404. From Calgary, the ticket costs about AED 863 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near Squamish

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Squamish

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,089 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 AED 4.12 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 AED 49.36 and AED 65.81. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.12 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 AED 49.36 and AED 65.81. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Squamish, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.