Squamish Arts

Squamish Arts, formerly Squamish Arts Council, has existed since the early 1970’s serving Squamish as a community arts non-profit.

Through seeking funding resources, strengthening communication, and supporting local art initiatives Squamish Arts serve the Squamish community as an advocate for the vision of a vibrant arts & culture scene in Squamish.

Make sure you catch their events including Squamish Arts Festival, Squamish ArtWalk and Amped in the Park.

In 2024, The Squamish Arts Council created 4 different self-guided tours that you can explore:

Squamish Highlights Tour: A diverse tour of Squamish's public art. On this free, self-guided tour you'll discover carvings, murals, sculptures and more. You will require a vehicle for this tour as it extends throughout the Squamish area.

Downtown Walking Tour: This free, self-guided tour explores Squamish’s downtown public art- and you can experience it on foot! This collection features permanent artworks to keep the tour relevant, but you may also encounter temporary works along the way.

Adventure Tour: Embark on an adventure to explore Squamish’s lesser-known artworks on this free, self-guided tour. You will need a bike or car for this tour, as it ventures into areas that are unreachable by public transportation.

Cycling Tour: If you've got a bike and are willing to travel a bit further, this free, self-guided tour is for you! Discover an array of public artworks along cycle routes, where art comes to life at every turn. Grab your up-to-date cycling maps here.

For each, click on the tour name to find a detailed map as well as descriptions of each piece. The public art available to discover includes murals, sculptures, mosaics, window paintings, even public furniture!