Photo: Cedar Wright
Complete with mountains, water and lush forests, Squamish, British Columbia is a recreational hot spot best known for climbing, biking, hiking, kayaking, windsurfing and scuba diving. Some consider Squamish to be the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, which happens to be conveniently located between Vancouver and Whistler on the Sea to Sky highway.

Photo: TeamSquamish.ca
Among the hot spots worth visiting during your stopover is Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which is home to the third highest falls in the province and some amazing hiking. Also nestled in the park is access to Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, which provides more than 1000 climbing routes and hosts major climbing competitions each summer. The area is also a hotbed for renown mountain biking, of course.

Photo: Tantalus View Retreat
Tantalus View Retreat offers a private, fully
equipped chalet with breath-taking views of the
Tantalus Range and its glaciers. Conveniently
located one hour north of Vancouver and just minutes
south of Whistler Ski Resort.Depending upon your activity agenda, there are a ton of accommodations worth investigating that range from camping and boats to B&B's and resorts. We recommend looking at GOBC to start weighing your options, and there are lots of options.