Signature Events Flat Sheet

2016 Festivals
& Events
April 16 » ORE CRUSHER
June 18 » TEST OF METAL
Also known as the Republic of Brackendale Nationals, Ore Crusher
is the ¬first of the Test of Metal Group of Events and is a multilap classic XC race through the Cheekeye Fan single-track in
Brackendale. testofmetal.com
2016 is the 21st and final race. This point-to point 67km course
has over 1,200 meters of climibng and 35km of single-track. Its
an unforgettable day with hundreds of riders and thousands of
spectators. This unrelenting course takes the fastest riders about
2.5 hours, the average competitors 4 hours and the humans 5-6
hours! testofmetal.com
April 23 » REFRESH MARKET
A vintage and handmade market that brings a new experience every
single time. Vendors are handpicked from Pemberton to the Lower
Mainland to offer a wide range of new, handmade and vintage
clothing, accessories, home decor, children’s items and more.
refresh.ca
May 7 » SQUAMISH GEARJAMMER
This wild cross-country mountain bike race is a 47km point-to-point
race that follows some of the best riding trails in Squamish.
testofmetal.com
May 8 » SQUAMISH YOUTH TRIATHLON
Offers kids and young adults the opportunity to experience the sport
of triathlon in a positive environment. The distances are much shorter
than those in adult triathlons and most kids are fit enough to finish
successfully and have fun at the same time. squamishyouthtri.ca
May 14 » LOOP THE LAKES TRAIL RACE
(8, 15 and 21km & 1.5 km kids’ race). This race is has a reputation of
being a family friendly event with an encouraging atmosphere. With
three distances to choose from there is a distances for everyone in
the family. This is the perfect start of the race season and an excellent
opportunity to run some of the best trails Squamish has to offer.
runsquamish.com
May 21, 22, 23 | May 28, 29
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK
Thomas visits the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Includes a
25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham
Hatt - the Controller of the Railway, Thomas & Friends story-telling,
imagination station, temporary tattoos and more. wcra.org
exploresquamish.com
June 19 » WEST COAST YOGA FESTIVAL
A one day, outdoor, donation-based community yoga festival
featuring some of the best yoga teachers from the Sea to Sky
corridor. Festival will be held at Junction Park and will also feature
music, food and vendors.
NEW! June 25 » SEA TO SKY SCRAMBLE TRAIL RUN
The premier vertical trail running race starts from the base of the
Sea to Sky Gondola with a challenging 6km rugged trail ascent to
the Summit Lodge. The scenery and trails will take your breath
away as you run high up into the alpine and overlooking the waters
of Howe Sound. Enjoy the post –race festivities as part of the
inaugural Sea to Sky Scramble. runsquamish.com
July 2/3 » SQUAMISH MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL
This unique festival celebrates both on and off-road motorcycling
in the Sea to Sky Corridor and showcases riding opportunities
around the town of Squamish. The festival welcomes all motorcycle
enthusiasts, including sport, dirt, trials, dual sport and touring.
squamishmotorcyclefestival.com
July 6 – July 13 » BC BIKE RACE
Ultimate single-track experience explores BC’s West Coast Culture
on a mountain bike. With nine different communities visited and
seven straight days of racing - this is the experience of a lifetime.
On day six riders get a taste of the very best single-track for which
Squamish is renowned! bcbikerace.com
2016 Festivals & Events
July 9 » SQUAMISH BEER FESTIVAL
September 10 » RBC GRANFONDO
Sample craft brews from over 25 breweries at the first annual
Squamish Beer Festival. This ticketed event will be held at Pavilion
Park in downtown Squamish from 12noon to 6pm.
squamishbeerfestival.com
Route travels from downtown Vancouver, along the beautiful
Sea to Sky Highway through Squamish finishing in Whistler.
Riders can choose to ride the 122km or participate in the 55km
MedioFondo starting in Vancouver and finishing Squamish.
granfondowhistler.com
July 15/16/17 » ARCTERYX CLIMBING ACADEMY
Three days of exciting international speakers, educational seminars and clinics on topics relating to climbing. Festival features
clinics and workshops in the Squamish Valley as well as the Sea
to Sky Gondola. squamish.arcteryxacademy.com
July 22, 23, 24 » SQUAMISH WIND FESTIVAL
Paddle, Play, Soar. Come and celebrate wind and water sports in
Squamish through art, music, theatre, and craft. This FREE 3- day
arts and music festival celebrates the world’s best playground for
wind & paddle sports. squamishwindfestival.com
July 28 – August 1 » SQUAMISH DAYS LOGGERS SPORTS
Festival Squamish Days is a weekend full of excitement, fun and
action aimed to make every member of the family smile. There
are music & art events, children’s activities, a parade, wacky bed
races, a 10K run, pancake breakfast and two world class Loggers
Sports Shows with competitors from all around the world. This
event showcases not only Squamish’s rich heritage, but also it’s
strong and vibrant community spirit.
squamishdays.org
August 20 – 21 » SQUAMISH 50
Trail Running Festival offering a 23km, 50km, 50 mile, kids race
and a film festival. Truly unforgettable trail racing experience
through the single and double track trails of Squamish.
squamish50.ca
September 17 » JUST ANOTHER BIKE RACE (JABR)
The last of the Test of Metal Group of Events, this race winds
its way through some of the best single-track Squamish has to
offer and always tries to include a few new trails.
testofmetal.com
Dates TBD » POLAR EXPRESS
Kick off the Holiday season aboard the Polar Express! Children
and adults alike will enjoy the one-hour train ride including tasty
treats, music and stories plus visit The North Pole to meet Santa
and Ms. Claus, take a mini rail ride, and so much more!
wcra.org
SUMMER FARMERS MARKET:
Enjoy the best of Squamish every weekend throughout the
summer on Saturday’s between 10am – 3pm, May through October.
This popular market features local artisan wares, produce,
live entertainment and music.
squamishfarmersmarket.com
WINTER FARMERS MARKET:
Enjoy the best of Squamish in the winter on alternate Saturdays
from 11am-3pm, November through April. The market will be
held at Squamish Elementary School, located at 38370 Buckley
Ave, near the entrance to downtown Squamish. (Please check
squamishfarmersmarket.com for 2016-17 winter season dates).
exploresquamish.com