Category: Activities

Mountain Biking in Squamish British Columbia

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With a trail system that is envied around the world, satisfying every skill level, mountain biking has become a popular way of exploring Squamish British Columbia. Home to some of Canada’s best mountain biking trails, visitors to Squamish will find trails for all ages and abilities, satisfying anyone from the professional biker to the novice explorer.

Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish is your doorway to explore Squamish’s network of trails from the easy and intermediate to the more challenging biking trails. We have created a special Stay & Bike package to ensure that you’re off on the right foot (or in this case -wheels) on your way to discover the beauty of Squamish.

Enjoy our all-suite condo-style accommodations, each with a balcony and spectacular views. Relax in our outdoor pool, unwind with a Living Well Spa service in your suite or dine in our new restaurant Norman Rudy’s.

Climbing

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Squamish is surrounded by granite cliffs, including the Stawamus Chief, the world’s second largest granite monolith, as well as The Little Smoke Bluffs, Murrin Provincial Park, Comic Rocks and Cheakamus Canyon which offer a multitude of one and two pitch climbs of all difficulties.

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Skiing & Snowboarding

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With trail-head access to epic skiing within 20 minutes of downtown, Squamish is the best location for your next backcountry skiing trip. The Sea to Sky gondola opens up new access to some of the best terrain in North America, However, The terrain is big and complex with lots of steeps, alpine bowls and pillows and is not suited for the beginner or inexperienced skier. Elfin lakes is a popular backcountry skiing route near Squamish for ski touring, snowshoeing and splitboarding. With proper preparation, skills and local guides Squamish is a great location to enjoy untouched powder and no lift lines in the backcountry.

Learn more about backcountry skiing in Squamish and book a guide online today through our Adventure Concierge Squamish Adventure.

Plus, North America’s best skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb is only 35 minutes up the Sea-to-Sky highway. These two wonderful mountains hosted, among others, the downhill skiing events at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Together, they boast over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, appropriate for all levels of proficiency.

Cross Country Skiing

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Just a short 30 minute drive from the resort you will find over 130km of trails set on a 7,000 hectare landscape winter wonderland of the Callaghan Valley, which offers something for everyone.

Whether you choose to classic ski, skater, snowshoe or ski tour, the Alexander Falls Ski Touring Centre offer a convenient, affordable place to start your day’s Nordic Ski adventure.

Snowmobiling

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Squamish is the heart of Snowmobile county. Brohme Ridge offers unparalleled ocean views to go with your deep powder turns, while the Callaghan is a great location to take a tour and try this sport for your first time. Luxury tours out of Whistler will fly you in a helicopter to your awaiting snowmobile where you can embark on a day exploring the Pemberton Ice Caps with friends. All of this is available within 2 hours of Squamish, making the area an epic snowmobile destination for all people, from beginner to professionals. Learn more about Squamish Snowmobiling and book a tour online today through our Adventure Concierge.

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Ziptrekking

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You’ve seen pictures and movies of people zipping along tree-tops and exploring nature from above. Now, you can be one of them!

Ziptrek Ecotours is the North American pioneer of zip line tours and can be found a mere 35 minutes’ car ride away from Squamish. Ziptrek offer three guided zip line tours year-round combining exploration and ecological education; the tours range from the Tree Trek, designed for those who like light adventures with no zipping required, to exhilarating zip lining through a network of the highest, longest and most exciting zip lines around.

The friendly staff at Executive Suites Hotel & Resort will be happy to make all of the arrangements for you.

Tobogganing

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Enjoy a day of old-fashioned tubing at the Sea to Sky Gondola’s new Tube Park! Located adjacent to the Gondolas Wonderland Lake Loop, the tube park offers sliding fun for all ages. There will be four lanes of varying sliding levels. It a fun activity for the family and a great way to spend a day in the snow!

The cost is $5.00 which includes tube rental and unlimited access within tube park hours. Slide down and walk up. Price does not include the Gondola Ticket.

Or drive up to Whistler, only 35 minutes away, to experience the Olympic Park tobogganing hill with your younger children. The hill has a long flat run out of approximately 100 metres in length and a separate path for the return journey. There’s no better place to play in the snow safely for young families. You can get rent your toboggans ad mandatory helmets at the Day Lodge.

Snowshoeing

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Snowshoeing is an enjoyable activity accessible to just about everyone. Spend time with family and friends on guided tours exploring the trails around Squamish where you’ll be able to observe Mother Nature in all her glory. You’ll return to the hotel exhilarated at discovering all of the wonders of a winter outdoors experience.

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