EXPLORE WITH A GUIDE
There's always somewhere to go.
Fully-customized biking, hiking, and paddle tours. Explore hidden freshwater lakes amid cedar and fir second-growth with views of the Tantalus range, paddle past fjords in the waters of beautiful Howe Sound, or embark on half- or full-day guided mountain bikes tours in one of the world’s premier mountain biking destinations.
Our expert guides are here to support your outdoor adventure, whether you are looking to relieve stress or get your adrenaline flowing.
Choose from:
Choose an urban evening pedal or fully customize your mountain bike experience
Choose a urban wilderness evening stroll or fully customize a half or full day hike.
Choose between a beginner, novice, and intermediate guided paddle
Choose between a beginner, novice, and intermediate guided paddle
Guided Mountain Bike Tours
Our fully certified guides are experts in carefully balancing challenge with your skill to make you forget the time and place. Choose from the following three options:
Evening Urban Pedal
Explore our mountain town on this pedal through our downtown. Get insights of the best eats, our favourite coffee shops, ice cream shops and craft beverages. A quick trip into the estuary will show you how close we live with nature, featuring great views of the Chief, Shannon Falls, and Howe Sound.-
1.5 hour
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6pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
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Certified local guide
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Includes bike rental
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Includes bike helmet
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Starts from the Adventure Centre
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Beginner friendly
Half-Day Private Guided Tour
Cross-Country Mountain Bike Tour. This half-day trip is fully customized to your skill level and geared towards what you want to get out of this day. Our guides are experts of our local trails and know exactly where to take you to get the best snap-shot of our amazing trail network.-
3.5 hours
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9 am and 1 pm daily
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Certified mountain bike guide
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Fully customized
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Includes a shuttle to the trail head
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Discounted bike rental (49$)
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Snacks
Full-Day Private Guided Tour
Cross-Country Mountain Bike Tour. This full-day trip is fully customized to your skill level and geared towards what you want to get out of this day. Our guides are experts of our local trail network. What are you waiting for? An exhilarating day is guaranteed, no matter your skill level.-
5.5 hours
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10 am daily
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Certified mountain bike guide
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Fully customized
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Includes a shuttle to the trail head
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Discounted bike rental (49$)
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Lunch and snacks
Guided Hiking Tours
Take a therapeutic walk on the soft forest floor of the interpretive Four Lakes Trail. Our certified guides are ready to support your first ascent of the Stawamus Chief, the famous granite dome known as Siy’ám’ Smánit to Squamish Nation. For extended adventure, a more rigorous workout, and vibrant wildflowers, contact our team to discuss a customized day hike into the alpine. Let your two feet take you to new places.
Evening Urban Stroll
Explore our mountain town with a local on this short walk through our downtown and estuary. Get insights of the best eats. Find out more about our natural and human history of the area. Discover some of the best views of the Chief, Shannon Falls, and Howe Sound. And if you are lucky you get to see some of the wildlife that lives close by.-
1.5 hour
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6pm Wednesday and Friday
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Certified local guide
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Includes a map of Squamish
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Includes top 10 list of places to go
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Starts from the Adventure Centre
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Beginner friendly
Half-Day Private Hiking Tour
Are you ready to get your legs moving , your heart pumping and your brain trying to catch up with the gorgeous nature that surrounds us? Lakes, waterfalls, mountain vistas. This hike is fully customized to your skill and fitness level. Let us take you to our favourite spot. Your dreams can come true.-
3.5 hours
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11 am Saturdays and Sundays
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Certified hiking guide
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Fully customized
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Includes shuttle
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Free binocular rental
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Snacks
Full-Day Private Hiking Tour
Are you ready to get your hike on? Are you ready to clean out your lungs with fresh forest and crisp mountain air? This is the hike for you. Come join us for a full-day trip into the Alpine. This hike is fully customized to your skill-level and will push you just a little further to create an amazing accomplishment.-
5.5 hours
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8 am Saturdays and Sundays
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Certified hiking guide
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Fully customized
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Includes shuttle
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Free binocular rental
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Lunch and snacks
Guided Kayak Tours
When you really need to get away, venture the sea. From smooth, guided coastal runs to rentals and shuttles to support your private adventure plans. Howe Sound has seen marine wildlife return in large numbers, and the shared territory of Musqueum, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations offers transformative opportunities to explore the Salish Sea. This is an excellent activity for weekend warriors. Rentals and guided tours with certified experts are available.
Estuary Kayak Tour
Join our experienced kayak guide on a tour through the Squamish Harbour and the estuary. Be prepared for wildlife sightings, the best views of Shannon Falls in the distance, the Chief and How Sound. Beginners welcome.-
3.5 hour
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8 am & 6 pm departures
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Certified local guide
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Includes gear rental
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Includes top 10 list of places to go
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Starts from the Adventure Centre
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Beginner friendly
Howe Sound Morning Paddle
This is an amazing opportunity to get up close with the beautiful Howe Sound. You leave Squamish to paddle to Britannia Beach with your local guide that will ensure your safety and will have lots to share with you about our home that we share with a lot of wildlife. This is a trip for intermediate to advanced sea-kayakers.-
4 hours
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7 am departure
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Certified sea kayaking guide
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Fully customized
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Includes shuttle
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Includes safety equipment
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Coffee and Snacks
Intro to Sea Kayak Touring
On this one night camping trip our guides will spoil you with delicious food, amazing vistas, and a physical work-out meeting your needs. Explore Howe Sound with a guide for this over night trip. Only select dates available. Please call us for more information.-
2 days, one night in a tent
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Select dates throughout the summer
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Certified sea kayaking guide
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Fully customized
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Includes all safety and paddling gear
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Does not include personal gear
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All meals and snacks included
Guided Stand-up Paddle (SUP) Tours
Take a coffee in downtown Squamish before the tide is right in Howe Sound. Learn to stand-up paddleboard with experienced guides on a Beaverboard SUP, a highly stable and durable inflatable paddleboard, designed in Squamish, British Columbia.
Flatwater paddle for gentle experiences that are perfect for kids and other new learners. Look for marine wildlife as you surf SUP through fjords and islands to Britannia Beach. Your stance can be natural, goofy, or both.
Lake Paddle Tour
Come play with SUPs on the lake. Let us show you how to Stand Up Paddleboard at the beautiful Brohme Lake. The water is crips and clear mountain lake surrounded by lush forest. This is a family and beginner friendly-
3.5 hour
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10 am departures, depending on the tide
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Certified local guide
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Includes all equipment
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Rope swing available
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Beginner & Family Friendly
Harbour and Estuary Tour
Join our experienced SUP guide on a tour through the Squamish Harbour and the estuary. Be prepared for wildlife sightings, the best views of Shannon Falls in the distance, the Chief and How Sound. Beginners welcome.-
3.5 hours
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8 am & 6pm departures
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Certified Guide
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Beginner & Family Friendly
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Includes shuttle
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Includes all equipment
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Coffee and Snacks
Howe Sound Morning Paddle
This is an amazing opportunity to get up close with the beautiful Howe Sound. You leave Squamish to paddle to Britannia Beach with your local guide that will ensure your safety and will have lots to share with you about our home that we share with a lot of wildlife. This is a trip for advanced Stand-up paddlers.-
4 hours
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7 am departure
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Certified SUP Guide
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Includes all safety and paddling gear
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Coffee and Snacks