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what's happening around Squamish's downtown

Paint the town Red

Be inspired, be creative and let's get involved. This is for all Canadians to join together to cheer the Canadian Olympic Team onto victory in 2010. It's a celebration that will take place in communities across Canada, from today straight through the games.

Go Canada!

 

There’s Something Big Happenin’ This Holiday Season in Downtown Squamish

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One lucky holiday shopper will have an extra $1000 dollars to spend on gifts this holiday season as the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) present the “Happenin’ Holidays” cash card contest. The contest will run until December 21st with the winner being determined by a draw.

Historic Signs to Commemorate City’s Lush Past

For most travelers who pass through Squamish, the small city often represents a refueling station for eager alpine enthusiasts and city-weary Vancouverites. Being on the door-step of British Columbia’s Mecca for alpine sports means that the vibrant and growing city is, more often than not, overlooked for its quaint charm, bustling inner core, and the eclectic mix of small businesses purveying wares and goods characteristic of family run businesses that no longer exist in large cities.

Come Downtown for Rumble to the Rock III

The streets of Squamish will be rumbling on September 20th when over 200 of the most eclectic collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will proceed to Pavilion Park for the 3rd annual “Rumble to the Rock” charity motorcycle ride hosted by Trev Deeley Harley-Davidson of Vancouver, the Squamish Classic Car Club, and the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association.

ArtWalk Squamish Valley

Award-winning and world-renowned artists throughout Squamish open their studios and other exhibition spaces to the public for this annual free event.  Enter the "Key to Art" draws for a chance to win beautiful art.  Free map and guides available at the UpStares Gallery, 37991A Cleveland Ave., Squamish or website.

Starts Sept. 19th and Sunday Sept. 20th, 2009 11 am until 4:30 pm.

Squamish Days on CityTV

We were so glad to make this happen for Squamish Days!

Watch the interview here.

Make sure to pop into Downtown on Friday, we have music all day and then the wacky bed races in the evening!

Art at the Market

This Saturday come view fine art pieces created in our own backyard! Entry is free.

Enjoy an exciting range of creations from artists like Shiela Alonzo, Margreet Dietz, Barbara Ellingson, Jan Phelan, Joanna Schwarz, Fran Solar, Michiko Splinter, Ed Colberg and Wanda Doyle.

Vote for your favourite item on display in their People's Choice Draw for a chance to win art donated by Gunter Wissmeyer.

Squamish Days 'Downtown Divas' Street Party

Join host Gelato Carina, following the Chair Carve, for music and entertainment from the rooftop! Featured musical performers include The Overcomers, Radio Karma, The Three Sopranos - Kelly Coubrough, Veronica McPhee, & Melissa Braun - with Eric Mousseu, Jane Gillie & Friends, Clare Morgan (Celtic harpist/vocalist) and Rita Kyle with Rick Morgan and Cam Salay.

Squamish Days Celebrates 52 Years!

Bring your friends and family to join one of the biggest events in the Sea to Sky Corridor. From Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2nd its non-stop entertainment at this years Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival!

UpStares Gallery and Double Shutter are New Kids on the Block

The UpStares Gallery is a full time visual art venue located downtown at 37991 Cleveland Ave, across from the Squamish Art Council Building. It is owned and operated by three local artists: Linda Bachman, Judy McQuinn, and Michael Kanka. 

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