If you’re travelling to Whistler this summer for your vacation stay in one of the luxury or owner direct Whistler acccommodations, be sure to stop for a day or so, (or a few hours) in Squamish, BC, Canada.
Squamish, only 1 1/2 hours from Whistler, and right along the Sea-to-Sky highway on your ride up from Vancouver, is known across Canada as the recreation capital.

Squamish tourism has been bustling with activity as more travellers are finding their Squamish accommodations in this small town nestled right along the coast. But don’t be fooled by the quiet surrounds, this town is bubbling with activities for the sports enthusiast. From some of the best hiking in BC, to wind surfing, kite boarding, kayaking, rock climbing and more, this town has it all.

To some who travel to Squamish for the day, or stay in one of the few accommodations in Squamish, will find this town offers some of the best wind surfing and kite boarding around. For those interested in carving up the water this summer, be sure to visit the Squamish Windsport Society.

The Squamish Windsport Society is a non-profit society providing sailors with access to high wind sailing where the Squamish River meets Howe Sound. Squamish has more high performance sailing days on the water than most other places in North America. Squamish is outstanding in terms of  moderate wind speeds, reliable and consistent conditions, easy access, availability of supreme conditions for many additional outdoor activities, and spectacular ocean-side mountain surroundings.

Warm winds and sunshine are a blessing to all those people familiar with cold and blustery storm fronts which power windsurfing and kite sails in most other places across the country. The warming air of springtime north of Squamish causes the southerly “thermal inflows” to build, coming in off the cool ocean, and in the summer the afternoon winds blow like clockwork. The winds accelerate up Howe Sound through the valleys of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, reaching peak speeds through the Squamish narrows consistently at strengths between 15 and 25 knots. The more the sun shines, the stronger the winds blow. From time to time frontal systems pass through with strong winds and temporarily break up the regular pattern. Sailing into the sunset is possible in Squamish.

So if you’re hitting Whistler this summer for your golf vacation or hitting the Bike track, or just visiting and renting a place in Whistler, be sure to stay a day or two in Squamish and take in secrets this recreation capital is known for across Canada.

If you’re trying to catch the last bit of winter before spring time for some serious hiking in Squamish, February is an ideal time to visit this beautiful city. Tucked away between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, the town of Squamish has an ever-growing offering of accommodations and lodging with something to suit all tastes.

With the Whistler 2010 Olympics approaching, now is the perfect time to take in the attractions Squamish has to offer - especially the hiking. The city is in a boom, with condo, home and other accmomodations booming throughout the city, along side a luxury new golf course too, providing yet another activity to lure you to this mountainous city.

If you’re traveling to Squamish this year, almost any accommodation for rent will have a mountain views from your balcony or window. You can find some great rates on lodges with spacious rooms, high speed internet, and other great amenities, such as those found at the Sea to Sky Hotel.

Most accommodations in Squamish are close to trails, parks, the grocery store & shopping. Though your hear to take in the adventure, so relax at a local bed and breakfast (B&B) and take in some mountain biking, kayak excursion, or day’s rock climbing on the great Chief.

The Seqwamus Chief Provincial Park protects the 700 metre massive granite cliffs that stand at the southern entrance to Squamish on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. Hiking trails to The Chief’s three summits offer rewarding views of Howe Sound, Squamish townsite and surrounding mountains. This park has opportunities for camping, hiking, rock climbing and scenic viewing atop the Chief.

So when traveling to Squamish, finding a Squamish accommodation shouldn’t be to difficult to find. Some good recommendations include August Jack Motor Inn, Seak to Sky Hotel, Howe Sound Inn, Drden Creek Resorts, and a number of condo’s, townhomes, lodges and cabins owned directly by owners for rent.

Brrrrr…..what just happened? One day we had that nice sunny warm weather here in Whistler, and now, well….we still go the sun but that cold breeze brings back memories of last years fall season. That’s right, it’s that time of year again. Fall is back and winter ski and snowboard season is right around the corner, and the local BC ski resorts are getting prepared.

For those visiting British Columbia for the upcoming ski season, be sure to visit the winter vacation resorts in Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton and Big White. And while your planning your winter vacation, be sure to book your accommodation and lodging early. Whistler has a range of luxury accommodations to rent to those owner-direct condo’s and lodges to pile the friends and family in for a week of winter fun.

So if you’re travelling to BC, Canada for this winter season, have a peak at the North West Telegraph Traveller’s Guide To: Skiing and snowboarding in North America.

Located half way between Vancouver, and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, resides a world class all year resort in the city of Squamish. This 2 bedroom town home for rent in Squamish offers a world class stay.
This Squamish accommodations is surrounded by the rockie mountains where tourists from around the globe come to take in the world-famous rockclimbing. If you plan on staying in Pemberton, be sure to visit this accommodation for rent in Squamish. This Squamish accommodation is central to all the activities you can take in when renting in Squamish. Activities include rock climbing, whitewater rafting, mountain bike trails, eagle watching, golf, swimming. Skiing and snowboarding at Whistler.

Only 4 years away from Vancouver 2010 Olympics and accommodations in Whistler and Vancouver are already starting to book.

As the Olympics approach, places to rent in Whistler (hotels, owner direct, cottages, cabins) and accommodations in Vancouver (owner direct, hotels, etc.) will book fast.

Vacation rentals in Whistler will be limited as the city can only host so many places to stay, and tourists to Whistler may have to accommodate and find a rentals in nearby cities as Squamish and Pemberton.

The good part - the Olympic events in 2010 will take place both in Whistler and Vancouver - so why not call it Whistler 2010 and Vancouver 2010 - well, either works fine with locals.

2010 Whistler accommodations and 2010 Vancouver accommodations will be in high demand, and securing a place to stay with the best ameneties as a hot tub, 2-3 a bathrooms and bedrooms, luxury kitchen and more will become scarce.

On the best places to stay during the 2010 Olympics may just be Squamish (ha ha Squamish 2010). Why? Well, Squamish resides inbetween Whistler and Vancouver - so anyone travelling to check out the Olympic events will have a perfect fit right inbetween the two cities, with immediate acccess along the sea to sky highway.

If I were to find a 2010 vacation rental - I’d opt for Vancouver and find someone to swap for the remainder in Whistler (Whistler 2010 accommodations for rent)- though finding someone will be difficult. Alternatively, get online, make some new penpals in Whistler and Vancouver and stay at their place - a cheap way to go.

So if you’re thinking of visiting Vancouver in 2010 and Whistler in 2010 and seeking accommodations for 2010 Olympics, I’d suggest booking now - and go the route of Owner-Direct so you get all the amenities privately to yourself.