Top Squamish Outdoor Activities

The Cheakamus River winds through some of Squamish’s most beautiful wilderness terrain, and the powerful currents offer the perfect conditions for white-water rafting. On this tour, navigate the swirling twists and turns by raft with your guide at the helm, and experience wet and wild thrills and spills in the Canadian countryside. Your morning or afternoon tour includes all equipment plus round-trip travel from central Whistler.

Located in the heart of Squamish, this aerial adventure park allows people of all ages to push their limits with 50 fun, safe high-wire activities. Test your skills with cargo nets, climbing walls, slacklines, suspended bridges, monkey bars, and even a suspended kayak and snowmobile. There is no set course, so travelers can tackle the obstacles in any order.

Take a sailing trip out into the Howe Sound with this small-group sailing experience. Your captain will meet you and your fellow passengers in Squamish, about a 40-minute drive north of Vancouver. You'll then set sail out into the Howe Sound, where you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at sailing yourself. You may even spot whales or dolphins.

Designed to introduce beginners to rock climbing, this half-day excursion in Whistler and Squamish allows travelers to experience the thrill of the sport during their visit. Get the chance to climb some of the best routes with an experienced guide. There are a variety of climbs to suit anyone's abilities.

Get an adrenaline rush as you crash through the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. This tour from Whistler or Squamish is an exhilarating full day adventure. Raft a class 3-4 river in an unspoiled wilderness setting through the Squamish Valley. Enjoy exciting rapids, towering waterfalls, lush rainforest. No prior experience is necessary; professional guides support you every step of the way.

Join Blazing Saddles Adventures Squamish's first electric mountain bike specialists as we discover the natural beauty and diverse ecosystem of Squamish on high-end electric bikes. Any level of biking ability will enjoy our friendly eco-ride which guides you through the most scenic vistas of Squamish from river to ocean. Guests will get a chance to see coastal temperate rainforests, salmon spawning habitat, mountains, ancient volcanoes, Howe Sound (the southernmost fjord in North America) and the Squamish River estuary - all in 2-3 hours! Squamish is where the mountains collide with the ocean and is as beautiful as it is diverse. This tour is for everyone. You do not have to be superfit or an experienced biker. Just have a love for adventure and beautiful places!

Enjoy bird’s-eye views over the rugged Canadian wilderness on this 35-minute Squamish Valley flightseeing tour. Take to the skies with your pilot and watch as the rolling terrain of the Squamish Valley unfolds before you. Marvel at gigantic glaciers, shimmering alpine lakes, snow-capped peaks and plunging valleys across the Tantalus, Alpha, Ossa and Omega mountain ranges. Soar high over the breathtaking Garibaldi Provincial Park, nestled in the hills between Squamish and Whistler. With your headphones on, listen as your pilot sheds light on the region’s fascination geology.

Take on a daring but safe climbing experience — the Sea to Sky Corridor’s Via Ferrata in Squamish. Italian for ‘Iron Way,’ this engineered vertical adventure consists of metal rungs and a specialized cable system. Once you get used to how high up you are in the mountains, look around for fantastic views of Howe Sound and nearby peaks. With a secured route throughout, this fully guided tour is a fun outing for adventurers ages 8 and up.

Experience a side of British Columbia's landscape rarely seen by visitors on an adrenaline-filled rafting tour through the Cheakamus River. In addition to navigating, your guide provides all necessary safety gear and points out landmarks along the way.

Marvel at Canada’s breathtaking wilderness from the air on this 50-minute Whistler backcountry flightseeing tour. Hop aboard your plane in Squamish and take your seat by the window. Then, as the engine roars to life, take to the skies and soar over the beautiful Garibaldi Provincial Park. Admire spectacular landscapes of shimmering lakes, winding rivers and dense forests as your pilot explains the region’s dramatic glacial geology. See soaring cliffs and peaks alongside unique volcanic formations, and take in top sites including Garibaldi Lake and Black Tusk Mountain.

Discover the majesty of rural Canada on this Alpine lake flightseeing experience from Squamish. Hop aboard your seaplane and take to the skies with your pilot. Soar over Sea-to-Sky country and enjoy bird’s-eye views over the wilderness below. Marvel at Canada’s coastal mountains as your pilot highlights sights of interest. Land on the shimmering waters of an Alpine lake and taxi to the sandy shoreline for a few moments of tranquillity in nature. Upgrade your tour to book out the spare seats and enjoy a private flight with your pilot.

Saddle up and ride out into the Canadian wilderness on this 3-day historic Lil-Lik-Hel Mine expedition from Pemberton. Travel by horseback along trails used by miners during the gold rush years in the early 1900s, and gain insight into the life they led. Explore the ancient Lil-Lik-Hel Mine with your guide and learn how the miners struck gold by following veins in the rock. From your base camp, enjoy day-rides to different locations throughout the countryside. Spend your evenings at the fireside under the stars in comfortable tented accommodation.