Located on the southwest coast of British Columbia, Squamish is a fast-growing city north of Vancouver, roughly halfway to Whistler. Surrounded by mountains and tremendous natural beauty, Squamish offers plenty of recreational activities for both residents and visitors. It is a perfect city for nature lovers and city folk alike and it is the mix of beauty and convenience with a small town feel that has brought Squamish to the attention of so many looking for a new home, or a place to invest.
When moving to a new home, your choice of neighbourhood is a prime consideration. Where you settle
will determine how long it takes you to drive from point A to B, what amenities are readily available, and whom you will call neighbour. The city of Squamish has many different residential areas to choose from, offering luxury house with stunning views, condos and townhomes in a convenient central location, or homes in quiet, secluded areas.
Why Squamish?
In recent years, the trend has been to move to smaller communities, rather than big cities. Those
communities that are situated near bodies of water or close to nature while staying within a close drive
to big cities are showing tremendous growth. Squamish has seen such a boom in its population that it is working hard to make more space available.
Squamish is a stunning location that sits along one of the country’s most scenic routes and is near
Vancouver, while distant enough to feel like you are getting away from it all. It’s no wonder that it’s one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.
Areas of Note in Squamish
Squamish neighbourhoods offer a wide range of options. Here is an idea of what you will find in each
residential area:
Brackendale is a riverside community just 10 minutes from Downtown Squamish. The area has a rural
feel, and it is known for beaches, trails, and open spaces. It is family-oriented, close to schools,
restaurants, coffee shops, a general store, and the Brackendale art gallery. It is a great destination for
biking, trail running, or river walks.
A short walk from downtown, Dentville is one of the original Squamish communities and as such, holds a mix of older character homes, ranchers with large lots, and modern high-end townhomes. You should be able to find virtually everything you need here and has become one of the prime spots to live for young families. It is one of the more affordable neighbourhoods in Squamish.
Squamish has a vibrant downtown core with several local shops, restaurants, boutiques, and more.
Many newer housing developments surround the town centre, many offering great views of Howe
Sound or the Stawamus Chief Mountain. Homes vary to include small to large, single- and multi-level, duplexes and more. The Waterfront is developing both commercial and residential units and living in this area gives great access to a trail network and ocean sports.
Found in Central Squamish, Garibaldi Estates has something for everyone, including the Garibaldi Village Mall with its grocery stores, restaurants, clothing boutiques, and medical and dental services. You’ll also find stores such as Mark’s, Dollarama, Canadian Tire, and London Drugs. This is a well-established are known for larger lots and you will find single family homes, townhomes, and apartments.
Referred to locally as simply The Highlands, these properties are located along the hillside, offering
stunning views of the valley, the mountains, and Howe Sound. Older character homes can be found here along with multi-million-dollar designer homes and mountain biking trails and parks are within easy reach.
This up-and-coming neighbourhood is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It takes its name from the Railway Heritage Park. Development in recent years has drawn in younger families who enjoy proximity to schools and shopping and a friendly, active community. Housing includes new builds, character single-family, duplexes, townhomes, and multi-family.
Townhouses, single- and multi-family homes, and condos are available in Tantalus, which adjoins the
Garibaldi Highlands. At the north end of Tantalus Road lies Skyridge, made up of new construction
homes, condos, duplexes, and townhomes.
At the south end of Squamish, Valleycliffe is nestled along the Stawanus River. It is popular for its
relative proximity to Vancouver and Downtown Squamish, as well as its hiking and rock-climbing routes. Offering family homes and apartments, Valleycliffe is made up of Valleycliffe proper, Crumpit Woods, and Hospital Hill, named for its proximity to the Squamish General Hospital.
Developing Areas
Subdivisions have increased the supply of single detached homes in Valleycliffe and next to Brennan
Park. The addition of Quest University is driving the development of new housing above the Mamquam
River. Even Downtown continues to see the development of condos and townhomes and the Squamish
Oceanfront development will see the waterfront and downtown core revitalised.
Squamish is booming and for good reason. With its stunning views, excellent location, and friendly
communities, Squamish is hard to beat.
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