Squamish Becomes Local Partner in Housing Design Catalogue Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky and District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford announced this week that Squamish has become the latest municipality to endorse the Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Design Catalogue as an official Local Partner. The District is supporting three Housing Design Catalogue designs: BC Duplex, BC Fourplex 01, and BC Fourplex 02. Although a Building Permit is still required, the standardized designs receive a streamlined review. Go here, for more information. | | 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Applications The District of Squamish is now accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions. Section 224 of the Community Charter and the requirements of the District of Squamish Permissive Tax Exemption policy apply. If your organization can demonstrate eligibility, you are welcome to apply for an exemption. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026, for exemptions beginning for the 2027 taxation year. For more information, please contact 604-892-5217. squamish.ca/grants | Register Early to Vote in the October Municipal Election Squamish, are you ready to vote? Municipal Election Day is October 17, 2026, and the advance voter registration deadline is August 18. Don’t wait! Register early at elections.bc.ca/register and be ready for election day! | | Recycling Pop-Up - July 4 The District, in collaboration with GFL Squamish, is offering a FREE recycling pop-up July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stan Clarke Park. Residents can drop off the following materials that are not accepted in your curbside recycling tote: - Glass
- Electronics
- Flexible Plastics
- Styrofoam
- Batteries
- Vapes
Staff will be on hand to answer any questions about recycling and help sort materials. Don’t forget to participate in the recycling quiz for a chance to win cool prizes! | | Recreate Responsibly Squamish’s awesome trails and incredible natural spaces are shared by all kinds of explorers from all over the world. From hikers and bikers to paddlers, riders, and motorized users — we’re all out there because we love and care about the great outdoors. Here are some tips to make your Squamish adventures hassle-free: - Be courteous
- Give each other room
- When in doubt, yield
- Keep your music to yourself
Learn how to recreate responsibly and help spread the word at squamish.ca/responsible-recreation | | Free Retrofit Assist
Home Air Sealing Program Want to improve your home’s energy efficiency and costs? The District of Squamish has partnered with the Community Energy Association, Youth Climate Corps BC, and Sitka Home Energy Solutions to offer FREE home energy assessments and basic air sealing services to households across Squamish. Here are the details: - A Certified Energy Advisor will test to find drafts in your home.
- You’ll get 3–4 hours of targeted air sealing of windows, doors, vents, outlets, and more.
| | - Get personalized coaching and a written report.
- All absolutely FREE.
The program runs through August 2026 and is open to homes with a natural gas connection (such as a fireplace, furnace or gas range). For more information and to register, go to retrofitassist.ca/squamish-air-sealing. | Squamish Adventure Centre Lease Opportunity Create a standout food & beverage/retail experience in one of Squamish’s most visited destinations! This is a rare chance to secure a high‑profile space right at the gateway to the Sea to Sky Corridor. Located inside the iconic Squamish Adventure Centre, this space’s unparalleled visibility ensures your business stands out to everyone driving along Highway 99. Benefits: - Situated beside visitor information centre, gift shop, exhibits, event spaces
- Premium commercial space
- Located right off Highway 99
- Constant flow of guests
| | Don’t miss out on this one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to elevate your brand to the fullest in front of locals, tourists, and adventure‑seekers alike. For more info visit squamish.ca/adventure-centre-eoi. | 2026 Chipper Dates FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2026 wildfire season. Check below to find the scheduled date for your neighbourhood:
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. | | Squamish Landfill
Pilot Reusable Wood Program The Squamish Landfill continues to offer its pilot program that allows residents to come to the landfill and take wood for FREE from the wood bays. The program aims to help save wood chipping costs and provide the opportunity to give wood that has been brought to the landfill a second life. Here's how it works: -
Get a Wood Reuse Card from the scale operator. -
Take as much wood as you want for free! -
Exit the landfill… enjoy your free wood! For Squamish Landfill location and hours, go to squamish.ca/landfill. | | Traffic Impact Notice:
Depot Road Please be advised that single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect June 22 to August 14 on the north side of Depot Road from Highway 99 to Government Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The work is part of Depot Road Active Transportation Upgrades and construction of a new protected, multi-use pathway that will connect to the existing bike lanes on Government Road. This project will increase safety for all users at intersections by improving lighting, installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons and enhancing accessibility. | | Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect Water conservation 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 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 in Dentville.
- Annual Watermain Upgrades continue in Brackendale.
- Phased construction on Squamish River Dike at Harris and Dryden Pump Stations and Central Lift Station through to November.
| - Depot Road Active Transportation Upgrgades continue. The project will provide safe, comfortable and accessible pedestrian and cyclist access, and improve lighting and accessibility for all users. Residents should expect increased noise level and single-lane alternating traffic during construction hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday).
squamish.ca/building-our-future | | Recreation Programs & Events | Circuit Training with Cindy Come try circuit training at Westwinds Senior Living. Rotate through a series of conditioning exercises that target a variety of muscle groups; improve your balance, agility and mobility, while strengthening cardivascular endurance. For details and registration, go here.
Summer Pool Schedule Beat the summer rush and avoid surprises by checking the weekly pool schedule before your visit! squamish.ca/pool
55+ Bus Trips July 8: VanDusen Garden
July 9: Whistler or Pemberton berry picking - Choose your own adventure.
📆 Click here to view the monthly activity calendar.
Brennan Park Recreation Centre Celebration
July 16, 3 to 5 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre Join us between 3 and 5 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the retrofit project. Green and Accessibility Retrofit Project (Project One) and enjoy facility tours, games, trivia, cake, giveaways and a free public swim. Plus, learn about the behind-the-scenes work to make our recreation centre more energy efficient and accessible. | Notice of Temporary Closures | 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. |
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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