December 26, 2025

View holiday hours across District Facilities here

The schedule for 2025 Council Meetings has ended.

The first Council meeting of 2026 will take place Tuesday, January 6.

View Council Meeting Information

Tree Management Bylaw Review

Meaningful bylaw updates involve community input. This survey will help us decide on the height, size, and cost requirements of tree removal in the District. A Tree Management Bylaw has the potential to preserve and help foster greater tree canopy coverage in our community.

If you want to have a say in what our tree canopy looks like in the future - this survey will capture your voice and help shape changes to the Tree Management Bylaw.

Take the survey today! letstalksquamish.ca/tree-bylaw

Survey closes at 4 p.m. on January 11, 2026.

Fireworks Ban Reminder

With New Years Eve upon us, the District of Squamish would like to remind the public of the recently adopted bylaw to ban the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks within District of Squamish boundaries.

Public safety remains top priority. To report concerning or unsafe behaviour, please call 9-1-1 or the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100.

Thank you for helping to keep our community, animals, and lands safe this holiday season!

New Landfill Hours and Fees

There are new operating hours for the Squamish Landfill. Also, as of January 2, there will be increased tipping fees.

  • DAILY (March-November) → 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
  • DAILY (December-February) → 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
  • December 24 & 31 → 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • December 25 & January 1 → Closed
  • Starting January 2, 2026 → Totes must be curbside by 7:15 a.m. on collection days

Visit squamish.ca/landfill for more information

Curbside Collection Holiday Schedule

No Curbside Pickup →
Thursday, January 1

→ Collection Changed To
Saturday, January 3

Never miss another collection day! Sign up for a free reminder email, iPhone app notification or phone call. Follow the link below for more!

Visit Curbside Collection

FortisBC Traffic Impact Notice

Finch Drive between Loggers Lane and Highway 99 will be single-lane alternating beginning January 5 and fully closed beginning January 12.

The closure will remain in place through the duration of work (pipeline installation) which is expected to be complete September 2026.

RCMP detachment access will be maintained.

Find more information and project updates here.

All 2026 Business Licenses Renewal Notices have been mailed and must be renewed before December 31, 2025. Please note that Municipal Hall will be closed from December 22 to December 26. Payment options include:

Online! Visit squamish.ca/payonline and use your Account Number and Access Code found on your renewal notice. If you do not have your Account Number or Access Code, email businesslicence@squamish.ca. Please allow 24-48 hours to receive the information.

In-person at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) or the Building Department in Municipal Hall, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or cheque.

Please be advised that the District of Squamish no longer accepts credit card payments over the phone.

2026 Dog Licences

An account number is required in order to renew your licence online. Account numbers are listed on your renewal notice. If you do not have your account number, please contact Community Bylaw Services at bylaw@squamish.ca.

Residents can renew their dog licences for a discounted fee before January 31. The January 31 discount date is set by bylaw and is the same date each year.

Dog licences may also be renewed in-person at Municipal Hall and the RCMP Detachment Front Counter (1000 Finch Drive) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

BC Transit Holiday Service

Please note BC Transit will be running the following modified hours over the holiday period:​​​​​​​

  • December 31: Extended Regular Service. Free after 8 p.m.
  • January 1: Sunday Service

Infrastructure Upgrades

  • Sanitary lift station rehabilitation on Pia Road continues.
  • Construction of a new chlorine injection chamber near Powerhouse Springs is now complete.
  • Victoria Street Active Transportation will continue next year.
  • Xwu’nekw Park Sea Dike upgrades continue.
  • The Garibaldi Cemetery expansion continues.
  • EV Charging Stations installation work at Junction Park continues.
  • Loggers East Storm Sewer project continues on Finch Drive.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

 

squamish.ca/review


Sportball Free Trial
Saturday January 3 at Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Come try a FREE trial of Sportball Multisport!!! Refine, rehearse, repeat. Multi-­Sport classes are the heart of Sportball programming. Coaches focus on the basic skills common to all sports, like balance, coordination, stamina and timing in a fun, supportive, non-­competitive setting that emphasizes teamwork. Each class focuses on one of eight different popular sports: hockey, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and tennis.

9:30-10:15 a.m. – P&T Multisport (2-3 years old)
10:15-11:15 a.m. – Multisport (3.5-5 years old)
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Multisport (5-7 years old)

Registration is required!

PJ Skate
December 26, 12-3 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Did you snag some new holiday PJs this year? Come show them off while skating in this fun vibe! Grab your friends for an awesome afternoon of skating, laughs, and holiday fun!

Sparkle Skate
January 1, 12-3 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre

2026's first skate is your chance to bedazzle in your sparkly outfit. 

New Fees and Charges
New recreation fees and charges will take effect on January 3, 2026, affecting pool and arena admission fees, skate rentals, and multi-passes. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on passes before the rate change! Passes are valid for two years from the date of purchase.

Available in-person or online at squamish.ca/rec.

Important Update

Please note Brennan Park Recreation Centre will be closed January 2, 2026 to protect the health and safety of both staff and the public during renovation/flooring work. This is the last anticipated closure for this phase of construction.


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