Squamish River

The Squamish River extends 80 kilometers through British Columbia, beginning at the Pemberton Icefield and flowing southward to Howe Sound.

The river system formed during the last glacial period when massive ice sheets carved deep valleys through the Coast Mountains of British Columbia.

The waterway holds deep connections to the Squamish First Nations people, who have relied on its salmon runs for generations.

Winter visitors can observe large concentrations of Bald Eagles near the river between December and February when salmon spawn in its waters.

The river collects water from 3,328 square kilometers of drainage basin, incorporating four major tributaries before reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Location: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

GPS coordinates: 49.96626,-123.31095

Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35