Drop-in Chat with the Mayor

Please join Mayor Armand Hurford and Councillor Lauren Greenlaw for casual community conversations among fellow Squamish residents at Municipal Hall. All are welcome!

When: Wednesday, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue (Council Chambers).

RSVP is encouraged to communications@squamish.ca

Air Sealing Made Easy

Join our Air Sealing Workshop Series and learn how to identify and seal air leaks for a cozier, more cost-effective living space.

Attend either the in-person or online workshop for a chance to be selected for a FREE in-home air sealing and a blower door test. Ten participants will be chosen for this bonus opportunity!

Online Workshop
Air Sealing Basics: Why it Matters for your Home - Tuesday, July 22, 6 to 8 p.m.

In-person Workshop
Air Sealing Your Home in Action - Thursday, July 24, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library.

Curbside Tune-Up

The District of Squamish, in partnership with Squamish CAN is conducting curbside checks to help improve individual organics and recycling.

Auditors will visit all Squamish neighbourhoods for brief inspections of both recycling and organics totes for the next 12 weeks.

If you have any questions about the recycling tote audits, email zerowaste@squamish.ca

Get in your Comfort Zone with Retrofit Assist!

Homeowners who are looking to make their houses more energy-efficient and comfortable have access to a FREE, one-to-one guidance session through the Retrofit Assist program.

Retrofit Assist will also work with the local construction industry to provide training and professional development courses so Squamish workers can benefit from the projected boom in retrofit activity in the future.

Homeowners interested in participating in Retrofit Assist are encouraged to visit retrofitassist.ca for more information.

Contractors can join the program at retrofitassist.ca/contractors.

Have Your Say!

The public comment period is now open for Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 3139 (OCP Bylaw 3139) prior to consideration of second reading in the fall. These amendments are Provincially mandated in order to align the District’s OCP with long-range housing needs identified in the Squamish Interim Housing Needs Report.

To learn more and submit your comments, visit Let's Talk Squamish.

Business Waste Survey Closing July 15

The District of Squamish has begun efforts to support the business community with a focus on education and waste diversion from instituions, commercial and industrial businesses. We are looking for feedback from businesses around Squamish to understand the challenges and needs around waste diversion.

The survey is open to owners and operators of businesses operating in Squamish. Your insight would be extremely appreciated!

The survey closes on July 15 at 4 p.m.

Take the Survey

Stormwater Survey Closing July 15

The District of Squamish is developing an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan for Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands and Garibaldi Estates. We want to hear from you! Help shape the future of stormwater management in your neighbourhood by taking our community survey. Your feedback, along with technical analysis, will help guide future infrastructure investments and shape how we communicate and engage with the community on upcoming projects.

The survey closes on July 15 at 4 p.m.

Take the Survey

Notice of Temporary Closure: X̱wún̓eḵw Park 

Starting on Monday, July 14, X̱wún̓eḵw Park will be closed to the public for sea dike and flood protection upgrades. The park closure is expected to remain in place until summer 2026.

Impacts will include:

• Closure of the park including the water access, watercraft storage facility and Main Street parking area.
• Alternative public water access is available at Sp'akw'us Feather Park.
• Construction noise and vibration due to construction activities including pile driving and ground densification work.
• Short-term traffic disruptions on Loggers Lane.

Learn more at squamish.ca/xwunekw-park-sea-dike/

Temporary Road Closure:
Spit Road at Culvert #2

The District has been advised that Spit Road will be temporarily closed at Culvert #2 to allow for invasive species removal.

All work is being completed according to best management practices provided by the Province of BC and in coordination with the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council.

This work will take up to two weeks to complete and it is anticipated that the road will be closed to the public through July 18.

Please respect road and trail closure signage. Thanks for your patience while this work is being completed.

2025 Chipper Dates

Squamish FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2025 wildfire season. 

Hospital Hill: May 26 (completed)
Garibaldi Highlands: June 16-20 (completed)
University Highlands: June 23 (completed)
North Yards: July 14
Valleycliffe/ Crumpet Woods: July 21-24
Loggers East/ Mamquam: August 11
Brackendale: August 18-21
Dentville: September 8
Paradise Valley: September 15-18

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

The Western Toad Migration has already hit Covenant Trail

Western toadlets are ON THE MOVE into the upland forests above Garibaldi Springs. During this monumental migration they travel east, following the Thunderbird Creek drainage (see map below).

As they migrate into the forest and onto the nearby trails, the toadlets are extremely sensitive to disturbance. This makes our responsible use of trails critical to their survival. They are so numerous, tiny and camouflaged, it is impossible to use these trails without crushing them.

Please support local western toad populations by making alternative trail choices until the end of migration.

Upcoming Events

• Drop-in Chat with the Mayor - July 16
• Air Sealing Made Easy 
  • Online: July 22
  • In-Person: July 24
• Curbside Tune-up - during summer
• Amped in the Park - every Thursday evening
• The Big Weekend: Squamish Arts Festival
  • Open Street Day - July 26
  • Squamish Mural Walk - July 25-27
  • Squamish Arts Festival - July 26

Local volunteer opportunities:

• Visit the Volunteer Connector to see more opportunities.