Places to visit near

Squamish

Squamish is a town in Squamish-Lillooet Regional district, British Columbia, Canada of about 17,587 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 parks and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, Railway Museum of British Columbia and Darrell Bay.

49.6992° N, 123.1563° WPop. 17,587

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Squamish

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Squamish
  2. Darrell Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Murrin Provincial Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Habrich Ridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alice Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  6. Railway Museum of British Columbiamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Squamish
Today’s loopSquamishStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Squamish?

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park (lake, about 3 km), Railway Museum of British Columbia (museum, about 4 km), Darrell Bay (beach, about 4 km), Shannon Falls Provincial Park (waterfall, about 5 km), Habrich Ridge (viewpoint, about 8 km), Murrin Provincial Park (nature spot, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Squamish?

91 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Squamish?

Habrich Ridge, about 8 km by road; Sky Pilot Mountain (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Squamish?

Lighthouse Park, about 52 km by road; Park & Tilford Gardens (55 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Squamish?

Start in Squamish, visit Darrell Bay, then Murrin Provincial Park, then Habrich Ridge, then Alice Lake Provincial Park, then Railway Museum of British Columbia, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.