With the 2010 Winter Olympics nearly upon us, I thought I’d provide a list of some of the pubs, nightclubs and dining spots for anyone traveling through Squamish.

Squamish Hotel Pub & Night Club
38005 Cleveland Ave.
Squamish
(604) 892-9119
www.chieftainhotel.com

The Grizzly Bar & Grrrill
40330 Tantalus Way
Garibaldi Highlands
(604) 898-4874
www.seatoskyhotel.com

Howe Sound BrewPub
37801 Cleveland Avenue
Squamish, B.C.
(604) 892-2603

Cliffside Neighbourhood Pub
1893 Maple Drive
Squamish
604 892-5955

The Shady Tree
40456 Government Road
Garibaldi Highlands
(604) 898-1571
www.shadytreepub.com
info@shadytreepub.com

If you’re passing through on the way to Whistler, to enjoy the Olympics, we wish you wonderful trip.

Remember, August Jack offers economically priced accommodations for your Whistler ski vacations, and we’re located just 40 minutes from the lifts.

Squamish Dining
Squamish Accommodations

Perfectly located 45 minutes south of Whistler and 45 minutes north of Vancouver, the oceanfront town of Squamish is the ideal Highway 99 accommodation center for attending Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics venues in both areas.

The name Squamish comes from the Coast Salish word ‘Sko-mish’ which translates as ‘Strong Wind’. Squamish is the recreational capital of Canada, offering windsurfing, mountain climbing, mountain biking hiking, scuba diving, kayaking, wind surfing, kite boarding and many other opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts should visit Shannon Falls, BC’s third largest waterfall.

Squamish bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels along B.C.’s scenic Highway 99 are gearing up for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Hwy. 99 accommodations promise a budget alternative to the higher cost of Whistler hotels, b&bs and motels. Road construction crews are already taking advantage of Squamish cheap hotel rates. Squamish is positioned on Highway 99, halfway between Vancouver and Whistler, ideally situated for attending Olympic venues in both locations.

If you’re skiing in Whistler this winter, consider staying in a Highway 99 hotel, motel or b&b. Squamish offers world class rock climbing, mountain biking, wind surfing and kite boarding. Eagle watching in local Brackendale and beautiful Shannon Falls are other local attractions.

Squamish Mountain Biking Event

Take a kid Mountain Biking Day is sponsored by the International Mountain Biking Association. A barbeque is being provided by Test of Metal and there will be prizes.

You may pre-register at Brennen Park Arena. Parent participation is manditory. All participants must wear an approved helmet.

As this is a community event, volunteers and local sponsorship make it a reality.

To list your Squamish event on this blog please contact us.

Many Whistler skiiers and snowboarders have discovered that the best way to ski on a budget in Whistler is to stay in nearby Squamish. If you have your own vehicle you can drive into Whistler each day. It’s about 45 minutes each way. Or take the convenient shuttle. It’s a beautiful drive through one of the most spectacular winter wonderlands on earth. The Tantalus mountains are breathtaking and streams and rivers weave their way through snow-covered forests.

 It’s pretty much impossible to find Whistler hotel rates starting at only $85.00/night. Availability and selection are better in Squamish and Squamish offers a quiet alternative to the busy night life of Whistler. You’ll feel more rested for a great day of Whistler skiing .

One of Squamish’s top attractions is the bald eagle. The bald eagle is found over most of North America. British Columbia is home to about 20,000 bald eagles, with the greatest stronghold on the northwest coast. They flourish here largely due to the salmon. Dead or dying fish are an important food source for the Brackendale eagles that visit the area every year. Nearly 20% of British Columbia’s eagle population wintered in Brackendale in 1994.

Eagles can be viewed from the Tenderfoot Creek Fish hatchery in the Cheakamus Valley down to the Squamish Estuary near downtown Squamish. The Brackendale eagles begin arriving in mid November and leave mid February. The largest concentration can be viewed from late December through January. The Eagle Viewing Dyke, across from the Easter Seal Camp, is the most popular eagle viewing point.

Need a place to stay while visiting Squamish and Brackendale for eagle viewing? Click here for a listing of Squamish inns, Squamish hotels and Squamish motels. For additional information on Brackendale’s bald eagles visit the Brackendale Art Gallery website.