Squamish Spit & Estuary — Local services in Squamish

A fun, simple bike ride from Downtown Squamish. Relatively flat terrain, although the surface was quite uneven on the spit itself. There were some big potholes, large rocks and jagged edges. A mountain bike would sail through but my city bike did not fare that well. It was worth it to take in the scenic views. Sweeping mountain landscapes and a tranquil creek that meandered around wildflowers and tall grasses. My wife and I were so taken aback by the splendour and spent a warm sunny day watching kitesurfers and...

The Squamish Spit and Estuary is a bird watcher's heaven! But be warned, the gravel access road has many potholes and can be rough for sedans or cars with low clearance.

Make sure to arrive at low tide & pack muck boots if you want to walk all the way out on the spit. Arriving at 9:00 am this morning, we spotted otters playing, a seal resting on a log, herons fishing, and an assortment of local songbirds.

Great views of the Chief...

These action shots were taken by my grandson in 2019 with my Nikon 7100 while I held onto the strap. Won't be easy for non parasailers to capture as there is now a 300 meter gap taken out to improve survival for salmon so they can habituate to salt water safely. Another 600 meters is planned to be...