SQUAMISH - The Adventure Capital of Canada 

Iv lived in Squamish for 18 years. I still live here. Really don't want to leave. Love the town and the people in it.

I went to Squamish high school in 1950-51, seventh grade. Lived in Britannia Beach, nine mile bussing each way. Dirt road then, used to ride our bikes on weekends to Squamish or take the bus for $1.00. Moved in 1951 to Arizona. Road and railroad came after we left. Prior to road and RR steamship was only way in . Liked living there, very isolated but lots to do.

You should be hired to promote tourism‼️👍👍

Holy Guacamole, that's a LOT of stuff crammed into one video, you've set the bar very high Mike for your next video!!

Some other suggestions for Squamish. Backcountry brewing for some awesome beer and pizza. The spit to see wildlife and get a full view of the entire valley and sound. The river path around brackendale for the massive amount of eagles. And sunny chibas for chicken!

Michael, it was a good video. I think you did focus more on the food and beverages of Squamish than anything. No, I did not think it was too fast-paced. Enjoyed the cameos of your videographer. Your mind goes 90 to nothing at all times, and I think that is why I enjoy your videos; they are never dull. THUMBS UP!!!

Your enthusiasm is very contagious Mike. Love your video's. Keep em coming.

That’s actually one of the best edits I’ve seen here!!! Love it!

This was epic my man!

Great video. Love the pace and the enthusiasm. You have a brought a new perspective for lots of locals who would not have considered Squamish as a place to visit for a break. Thank you for your great videos.

Whew Mike. Who knew there is so much to experience in Squamish! Can’t wait to visit.

OMG I'll probably move to Squamish next year and you just made me feel so excited :)

Looking forward to see Squamish next month! Thanks for the video Mike!

Wow . Ive been to squamish but didnt know they had so much . Definitely going back to explore more carefully and longer. That was an awesome video, keep up the great job !!

Great job Mike!! I know they have filmed several movies in Squamish. I would love to visit someday. Keep up the great work. Definitely inspire me to make better videos for my channel.

Michael, I thought the pace was perfect. You had a lot that you wanted to show in a limited amount of time. Yet another place that I would love to visit on my Canadian tour when we are free to do so again.

Been waiting for this video ever since I saw your "if you've got baggage, this is the room for you" IG story a little while back! Howe Sound Brewing is my favourite place to stop at after a hike up to Garibaldi Lake! Loved the video, will have to go back and explore more!!

Great video! Thank's a lot Mike, now I need to bump a location off my bucket list so I can add Squamish.

Looks like a great place to visit! Thanks for sharing, Mike. ❤️

Looks like such a calming place. Yummy food video!! I really miss restaurants and this is also from being a cooped up parent even before the pandemic (parent of multiples) so this hits the spot!

WOW !!That Tour was Everything Close To My ❤️ What More Can I Add .... A Satisfying Smile..Perhaps...😊😊😊👌

Aaah, Mike.. thanks for taking me on a trip and helping me forget this office for a while !!

I lived in Squamish for 13years, never got the chance to actually visit these places. I will now have to make visiting Squamish a trip of mine and try some of the places I never got to do! Thanks!

How did I miss this video. It's pure fun and entertainment!

Wow! I’ve never been to Squamish but now I think I’ve got to go there.

That donut looked delicious! I love how you are showcasing some small businesses in this video. I never heard of Squamish, but now I think it seems like a cool place.

Mike, how is it that you amaze me each and every video. The editing/transitions were crazy awesome! Squamish looks fun. Thank you for sharing and much love to you :)

Excellent! I will definitely visit this town someday. Really enjoy your videos. You are very talented.

It is fast-paced, but totally works for this video. These are highlights of YOUR favorite spots, and you did say that there is more to see, so I think this is perfect.

I love Squamish. I'll be back in September! And omg! At 2:19 my channel sticker is still there lol 💜💜💜 Was surprised you didn't feature the Zephyr! Food is so good there. The Mountain Burger Housr is great for hearing old timers tell stories and get breakfast. I like the thrift stores on Cleveland avenue. The little Christian(?) one i think it's called St.Joseph's has great stuff for very cheap. I bought my wedding dress & my man's suit at Pearl's. Interesting to see how they revamped the Chieftain Hotel. There is a great morrocan cafe on 2nd Avenue the Saha Cafe. Also the library has a seed library and interesting art inside. They have a lot of manga and an impressive biography section AND your Vancouver Public Library card works there and you can return the book at either locations. 👍

Good job. I like the vibe change. The edits are clean. Now, I wouldn’t make this for every video, but again that’s just me. Once in awhile to change things up, this flow is good. Great job. I love The Squam too❤️👊🏻❤️

wow , the town looks very clean

Ditto from all of the earlier comments! Another excellent entry from beautiful BC. The only things missing were either your sister, your girlfriend or your parents...haha. No, really, great tempo, great soundtrack, great variety of stops and the usual humorous/cheeky dialogue. You often remind me of my fraternity days in college! Thanks for another very entertaining video!

Mike. What a beautiful town and absolutely love the hotel (unique decor).The Pacific Northwest is so beautiful and although I've never been to this town, it's name sounds familiar for it has the squa , qua, and ish that is in so many town names in the whole region. I really enjoy you and your videos. They always perk me up. Thanks

Great publicity for Squamish. It’s a place on my list to visit, thanks to Mike!

My mom and sister lives in Squamish, and they say you've nailed it! Plus those edits.. neat!!

Ive passed through there several times on my way to Whistler, always in a hurry and never had time to stop....but I sure will next time! Thanks!

Editing and pacing in this one is on point! I lived in Whistler for a couple of years but never spent much time in Squamish. Definitely need to get back.

OMG Mike great job, one of my favorite videos from you ever!!! What a great place to explore and capture, I'm definitely checking out the donut shop next time I'm in Squamish :)

The first thing I thought was “OMG let’s go!” As for pace: the speed makes me feel like Squamish is more vibrant than I give it credit for. It’s more than a pitstop to Whistler, I see! But question: does Squamish do only one speed? Can one chill in Squamish?

I moved away from Squamish a year ago, and am seriously Squamish-sick right now. Was so nice to see this video filled with my old haunts, and 3 (!) of my former workplaces. Love the town but gosh is it expensive.

Nice! My brother in law lives in Spokane.. hope to one day see that part of the states

I mean this is a love letter to Squamish. It also shows what an incredibly talented host and editor Mike is.

Thank you so much for this beautiful tour of downtown Squamish 👍. I haven’t been there for a few years but my favorite restaurant that I’ve been to is Fergie’s ❤️. But I would love to try out many of the places that you have shown 😊.

What a treat....you are very creative....thanks!

I live here in Squamish and you absolutely nailed!

Great video, I really want to visit now aahh those views!

Nice video Mike. We've been to Squamish twice before but never really explored the downtown area. Next time we probably will after watching this.

Hey Mike - great video. ツ I’m a bit late in comments on this one. First off, I gotta say - this is exceptionally professional! This is something you’d see on a plane that is trying to advertise local villages around your main destination stay (I’m thinking of sunwing vacations that sell you additional outings). Great use of editing (sometimes the fast cut editing can be dizzying - i.e. bar mixing - prep). Excellent segues, both editing and scripting. I definitely enjoyed the “breaking the fourth wall” you’ve incorporated into the video. And - I noticed you used little sound effects - I wasn’t much aware of them being used in the past, but they were definitely prominent in this video. Your skills are certainly evolving! This video is something you can put into your portfolio if you’re thinking of selling destination ads.

So much packed into one 8 minute video! Love it!

Also one of my favorite spots in Canada! Much better than Whistler, imho! The only spot I'd say you missed is the Squamish Native Art Store, I got a piece from there last time I went and I adore it, so I felt like shouting them out! There's stuff for every budget, and it's more meaningful than regular tourist junk, encouraging local artists and keeping the culture alive!

Opening in a coffee shop really set the pace for the video! That must have been some strong brew! Great video. Squamish looks like such a fun place to hang. It appears to have a fun and bohemian groove. Their Chamber of Commerce should use this video to promote the town. Well done, my on-line friend. Keep up the good work.

Love the video! The pace in my opinion was good. Fantastic focus on just the downtown area and great focus on local businesses instead of the obvious. One thing I would add for people who are not familiar with the local and regional geography, how do you get to Squamish? Other than that, LOVE IT!

Unreal editing and production, hat tip, sir! 🎩

Great VDO ......Thank so MUCH !!!!

Love your videos mike. I’m staring out myself, Have a long way to go though. You’ve raised the bar very high!

Next year I am going to Squamish as an exchange student and I will try out all those places 😁. Thx for the insides‼️

Have never been there, maybe as a kid but I have no memories of it so I'm saving my "first" visit for after I get my motorcycle license, I hear those are the best kinds of trips with a motorcycle

Squamish appears to be a great deal if fun. Its amazing the foods and drink opportunities.

It’s the way you say 🥐 for me 😉 💯 the lil camera angles where with the mirror is 🔥 overall it’s very creative and engaging for me and funny and cheeky ( side note ... isn’t this the same place where you got that Airbnb with the outside shower )

Ok, watching this made me and my husband want to go to downtown Squamish! We’re also like you, curious of what those small paths, streets to we have passed during our drives. You’ll never know what you gonna see right? Great video Mike! Been binge-watching your videos👍🏼

Thanks for the visit and the feature!

This was done really damn well. Congrats dude!

Great video Mike looks like a fun place to visit.

Now that's my kind of day, checking out all the food and drinks . Great video Mike thanks again

Love this place!

this video is sooo underrated and for sure deserve more views :)

The edit on this is great.

This one was fascinating Mike. Do you have any more of other locations around Canada. Good possible series? 24 hours in... Loved that you showed the Crash Hotel, all of the delicious food stores and cafe's, gift stores, graphics stores, home decor/plant stores, & community garden (my favourite).

Hopefully the US/Canada border will reopen soon because I got check Squamish out. Just two hours away from my hometown of Bellingham. Another awesome video, Mike!

I’m going to have to visit here. Looks beautiful.

This is absolutely fantastic.

Another GREAT videi🎥📹📷

You missed one... The Sea to sky gondola... when it’s working😭

I wish the US/Canada borders were open. This was awesome, like a mini vacation. I'm ready for more train adventures.

great job bro wonna go!

Great energy, as always. I always love the comedy, just the right touch. Looks like a wonderful spot. (But no mask? Am I too American?) Keep up the good work, sir, and who knows? One day- Mayor Downie of Squamish?

Downtown is just the start. Food: Samurai Sushi, two locations, near Nesters downtown or near London Drugs in Garibaldi. Lil Chef Cafe behind independent grocer. Timberwolf in the Mountain Retreat Inn. There are so many more. Shopping: Pearls, a thrift shop funding Helping Hands. The two health food stores, Health Food Heaven near Nesters and Euphoria Health near Canadian Tire. Farmers Market on Saturday in the summer next to Copper Coil. Entertainment: Squamish Rafting Company. Sea To Sky Gondola, yes the one that made the news, twice (bring your own snacks, the restaurants are expensive, but still at least buy a drink at the top and thank the server for being there, then go for a hike. check ahead for events, like live music). The Hairfarmers, the band of all bands, they usually play in Whistler but if they are playing in Squishy (thats what I call it, the town) then go watch and give them money to play your request song. Brackendale Art Gallery. Railway Heritage Museum. Squamish Days Loggers Festival. Squamish Wind Festival. Always check listings and websites before attending. Otherwise, chill, sit back and people watch, this town is funny when all the city folk visit and just fly by to go to Whistler. I have had more celebrity sightings here then when I went to LA. And remember, the locals like this town the way it is, or was. Now I have to find Downie.

great video 👍

Ahhhhhhh.......my beautiful hometown of Squamish.....xoxo many changes and now well known and a popular destination spot. It's beauty is unprecedented....I hope to return someday and groom dogs out of a van (or bus) :) that will also be my home......one can dream :P lol :P

Hey Mike, another great video highlighting the commercial side of Squamish. I'm sure the good folk appreciate the promotion of their businesses as so many world-wide have crashed as a result of COVID 19. I was wondering who was assisting you until Matt came on the scene. If you do a part 2 don't forget West Coast Railway Association's Museum ( Yes, I've seen the other clip you did some time ago). My first visit to Squamish back in '89 was by rail behind 2860 "The Royal Hudson" that's one of the exhibits there now. When you finally get downunder, you might like to do a promotion on one of Victoria's Regional Cities, Castlemaine. Like Squamish, it has a thriving commercial centre (I hope it still has 'cos I haven't seen it since COVID struck), several fine hotels/motels, great eateries, several collectibles stores, an art deco theatre and the Victorian Goldfields Railway which links Castlemaine with the National Trust Historical Town of Maldon (Steam trains on weekends and during school holidays). Oh, and you can get there from Melbourne by rail on V/Line, the regional rail passenger service. Sorry to hear Canada is experiencing a second wave of COVID. Hope you can still remain free to travel safely. I'm looking forward to our 5km radius restriction being lifted soon - may be after next weekend if the daily case average over 14 days gets down below 5. I'm not holding my breath about that though. Now off to the shearing shed with your heavy load of hair!

One word...magical. the video was visionary. You took me out of my unemployed funk

51 seconds in... pauses. Coffee from all around the world? Do they have Mandheling, Bali, or Aceh blends? And did they dare adding Kopi Luwak to their assortments? 😂 Okay, pouring my coffee now and continuing to watch! 😁

Great video!!

My favourite video!!! 🥺🥺🥺

Terrific presentation as always Mike! Can’t wait to travel up to B.C. Once it’s safe again but sadly, fall is here and as a recently retired Pediatrician, I can predict it’s going to spike in the coming months 🤔. Good to see the rainbow flags and know that Squamish is open and welcoming 👍🏻. Best regards to you and the family 😉

Amazing video. Take me with you!!!

Because we saw this we are planning a staycation to squamish this weekend never thought to stop by but hubby the kids and i need to get away and not cash out too much... can you make a video of Abbotsford please 🙏🏼🥰

Should’ve went to garbaldi lake but this area is really good to go on a long weekend

Cool little city

well I live in squamish..... other than these spots it has famouse kiteboarding spot by downtown, bald eagle watching in brakendale, mighty chief, adventure inn hostel, sea to sky gandola, watching bear fishing on mamquam river, watershedd grill from neflix show virgin river and a lot more.

Vine aquí por tu otro video 😂

Nice video and very informative and very entertaining and very satisfaction more videos.

Wow. Thank you for this video. I am wanting to move to BC from MB. I want to follow my dreams and move while my children are still small. Does Squamish have affordable housing? Or any housing initiatives for low income people?

Well done video!

Another cool place, Mike. Again, the scenery is just gorgeous. That looks like a cool place to visit and I loved the unique hotel. Question: Are you avoiding haircuts because of the pandemic? You look so much more handsome when your hair has a nice trim.

That brewpub produces Imperial Licorice Stout. At 10%, it is sipping material.

Soooooooooooooooooooo cool. Just need my passport. :)

Your videos are absolutely amazing. Too bad I can only enjoy it once

Wth! Best promo of my fav town.