Kids' Clothing, Toy and Book Swap – Tomorrow! Join us for the Kids' Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap. The perfect time to donate some clothes, purge those outgrown toys and add a few more books to the collection. Bagged clothes, toys, and books can be dropped off in advance at Brennan Park Recreation Centre on: - May 22 from 5 to 7 pm
- May 23 from 10 to 12 pm (no later)
Don’t have anything to bring? No problem! Come and see what treasures you can find. | | Event Guidelines: - All items must be clean and in good condition.
- You will be expected to help volunteers with sorting your items, especially if you drop off large quantities.
- All leftover items will be donated to local charities and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.
Questions or interested in volunteering? Email zerowaste@squamish.ca. | GoByBike Week Returns Hey Squamish, here's what we have to offer for GoByBike Week this May 30-June 5: *FREE* Bike Tune-up Stations
at Brennan Park Recreation Centre June 3 – 3 to 6 p.m. → Sign up here!
June 4 – 3 to 6 p.m. → Sign up here!
Come to Brennan Park Recreation Centre and get your bike tuned up and ready for the season. We will be located along the Corridor Trail and will be on site from 3 – 6 p.m. Bring your bike by to get that weird noise taken care of, breaks tightened or seat adjusted. If your bike needs a tweak to get it back into top condition, this is a great chance to have it done.
Learn more and take part in this province-wide shift toward active transportation here. | | Residential Campfire Ban Back in Effect Following a temporary lift, the District of Squamish reinstated the Residential Campfire (Category 1) ban throughout the District at noon on Tuesday, May 19. All campfires within the District are currently prohibited and all campfire permits have been suspended until the ban is rescinded. Campfire permit holders received a notification of the ban and suspension of the permit. A reminder that the following is never allowed within District of Squamish boundaries: | | - Fires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches
- Open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials
The campfire prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, or propane, or portable campfire devices that use liquid, or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 911 if within the municipal boundaries or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. | Recreate Responsibly A friendly reminder to share the trails while enjoying nature.
Recreationists of all types love to explore Squamish, and whether on two wheels, two feet, on horseback, water, or with a motor, we’re all out there for the same reason – our love of the outdoors. - Be courteous and friendly.
- Give each other space.
- If in doubt let the other person go first.
- Keep music to yourself.
Get tips and resources on how to recreate responsibly and help us spread the word here → squamish.ca/responsible-recreation. | | 2026 Chipper Dates FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2026 wildfire season. Check below to find the scheduled date for your neighbourhood: Garibaldi Highlands: June 1-5
University Highlands: June 8
Garibaldi Estate/Tantalus: June 9-10
Loggers East/Mamquam: June 11
Hospital Hill: June 12
Northyards: June 15
Paradise Valley: June 16-19
Dentville: July 20
Brackendale: July 21-24
Downtown/SEAandSKY: September 21-22 Please have your chipping out for 8 a.m. on your chipper date. For more information on what is accepted, please visit: squamish.ca/firesmart. | | BC Transit Launches Tap-to-Pay Province-wide
BC Transit is introducing contactless fare payment on fixed-route buses in participating Umo transit systems, making transit more convenient and easier to use. Riders can now tap-to-pay using a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet in all 30 transit systems across the province that offer Umo. Contactless payments remove payment barriers, making it easier for people to choose public transit. Tap-to-pay gives riders the flexibility to pay in the way that works best for them. Benefits of these new payment methods include: - Convenient, secure and quick payment options.
- The ability to use the same trusted Interac, Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards that are used for everyday purchases.
- Cards linked to Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay mobile wallets are also accepted.
- Payment with a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet means riders don’t need to load or manage a balance on an account.
Contactless payments automatically give riders fare privileges available in their transit system, such as a fare transfer or a capped daily fare. Riders can tap their preferred payment method on the onboard readers already in place on BC Transit buses. Contactless taps charge cards at the same single-ride adult fare as cash or Umo with no extra fees. Riders eligible for a concession fare should continue to use the Umo app, a reloadable Umo card or cash. To ensure a smooth trip, riders are encouraged to: - Pay with the same card all day to receive automatic fare capping benefits in participating transit systems.
- Tap a single card and not your full wallet to avoid being charged more than once.
- Plan for each rider in a group to tap their own card, as cards cannot be shared.
BC Transit’s Electronic Fare Collection System Project is funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The total cost for this project is $24.8 million, jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and local government partners. For more information, contact BC Transit’s Umo Customer Service team toll-free at 877-380-8181. Visit bctransit.com/contactless to learn more about contactless payments and which fare privileges are available in each Umo participating transit system. | Wildlife Wednesday – Weekly Recap Bears are on the move in Squamish!
Recent reports of bears breaking into vehicles in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Estates are a reminder that we live in bear country → Here's how to help keep people and bears safe: On the trails - Make your presence known by making some noise (e.g. clapping your hands, using your voice).
(Continued below) | | - Always keep your dog on a leash. Dogs can trigger aggressive behaviour from wildlife.
- Stay alert. Look out for signs of bear activity like fresh droppings and avoid overgrown trails.
- Always travel in groups and avoid travelling alone.
- Carry bear spray and know how to use it.
- Do not wear ear buds or headphones while recreating. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Around vehicles: - Do not leave anything with a scent in your vehicle. That includes: food scraps, dirty drink containers, trash, gum, air freshener, sunscreen, and scented toiletries.
- Keep the surroundings and the interior of your vehicle as clean as possible.
- Keep all doors locked and have all the windows up completely if the vehicle is going to be left unsupervised.
- Do not leave garbage in your truck bed. (Note: Truck beds with tonneau covers are not bear-proof)
Report all human-wildlife conflicts to the Conservation Officer Service 24-hour Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).
For more wildlife safety tips, visit: wildsafebc.com/species/black-bear. | Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect Water restrictions are in place due to the pumping and storage capacity of the District’s water supply and distribution to meet peak demands, and to ensure adequate supply in the event of an emergency. Water conservation also helps to avoid or delay costly water system upgrades. Thank you for doing your part! Stage 1 limits sprinkler use for lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to two days per week:
Even addresses: Wednesday & Saturday
Odd addresses: Thursday & Sunday | | Lawn watering with a sprinkler is allowed from 4 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on those days. Hand watering of trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens with a container or device with an automatic shut-off is allowed on any day, and at any time. Visit squamish.ca/water for more details. | Infrastructure Upgrades - Wastewater system upgrades continue.
- Annual Watermain Upgrades continue in Brackendale.
| | Notice of Temporary Closures | 2026 Swim Meet – Saturday, May 23
at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
The pool - including showers - will be closed to the public all day. Regular programming will resume on Sunday, May 24 at 9 a.m. – Good luck swimmers!
The 55 Activity Centre – Monday, July 6* The facility will be closed all day Monday, July 6, due to a building power outage for maintenance work. Regular programming will resume on Tuesday, July 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.
*Date revision: May 25 closure has been rescheduled. | Recreation Programs & Events | Squamish Swans Ballet (55+)
Every Wednesday, May 27 to June 3, 1:45-2:45 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre Silver Swans classes offer a safe and enjoyable way for adults 55+ to improve mobility and fitness through ballet. Designed for all experience levels, these sessions focus on balance and wellness. No prior dance training is required. Drop-ins are welcome if space is available.
For details and registration, go here.
Sportball Indoor Soccer (3-5 yrs)
Every Tuesday, May 26 to June 23, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., at Brennan Park Recreation Centre Kickstart your day! Sportball Soccer introduces fundamental concepts of gameplay and teaches the basic skills required to bend it like Beckham in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
For details and registration, go here.
All About Animals Camp (7-12 yrs)
June 29 to July 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Did you know bears can smell food from over a kilometre away? This week is full of fun with stories, art and science that are all about...you guessed it: animals! Campers will take part in a variety of art projects and active games each day while learning about nature and wildlife living in Squamish and beyond. This camp will go swimming in the pool.
For details and registration, go here. |
Local volunteer opportunities:
| | The District of Squamish is located within the Squamish Nation Traditional Territory
Ha7lh en sḵwálwen Kwis tl’iḵnúmut tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | | | | |
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