What to Do During Spring Break in Squamish
Posted on: February 25, 2025
Squamish Experiences During Spring Break
Spring break will be here before we know it, with each day getting longer and that 'False Spring' feeling in the air. Right now you might just have snowy winter fun on the brain, but as the season begins to change there will be plenty of activities to maximize family-fun in Squamish this coming spring break. Whether you decide to head out into the woods or up to the mountain tops, stay indoors for educational programming or indulge in delicious treats, fun and adventure awaits you in Squamish.
Visit the Britannia Mine Museum
Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Musuem is always a great time, and the best part is the weather doesn't matter!
For 2025, the whole family can get hands on with the return of their popular "Mini Mud Monsters" program, offering exciting, interpreter-led activities inside the Terra Lab STEAM learning space, where kids can dig into the world of environmental science. This program runs Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30AM to 3:00PM and is included with the price of admission. Come and explore this special educational programming led by their enthusiastic interpreters!
NEW this year is their program "Whatever Happened to Mt. Sheer?"is an engaging look at the historic mining townsite hidden deep in the mountains above Britannia Beach. Join this interpreter-led program to uncover the story of Mt. Sheer, offered Tuesday to Thursday at 1:00PM and 2:30PM. This drop-in program is also included with admission.
As always you can visit the TerraLab STEAM Learning Space (an exhibit and programming space dedicated to the innovative exploration of sustainable mining), as well as the Machine Shop, Gold Panning Pavillion, Mining Hall of Fame and Underground Tour. Don't forget the BOOM! multi-sensory experience. Spring Break programming is on from March 15th to 30th 2025.
Enjoy a Snow Day
Warmer weather is springing up but that doesn't mean all the snowy fun is over. Plan a winter adventure in the nearby mountains where you can still find plenty of snow-covered trails waiting to be enjoyed. At the Sea to Sky Gondola you'll find trails and views (and hot chocolate). If you purchase your tickets online in advance, you'll receive one free child or youth day ticket with the purchase of an adult or senior day ticket. Kids under 18 can tube for FREE every Friday from 10AM to 4PM (weather permitting). Available March 15th-30th, 2025.
Up at the Olympic Park you can enjoy skiing, snowshoeing & tobogganing this Spring Break with free admission and half-price rentals for those aged 18 & under on weekdays from March 17-28th, 2025.
Follow a Tasting Trail
Donuts and drinks and delicious treats, oh my! While the original Squamish Craft Tasting Trail was originally been created for 'adult' beverages, we've now added a few additional Tasting Trails for those into sweet treats and hot drinks.
Gather up the family and visit the Squamish Adventure Centre, where you can pick up your Passports for the Squamish Craft Tasting Trail, Squamish Treat Trail and Squamish Coffee Crawl (works for hot chocolates too!). Collect stamps along the way to earn prizes for participating. It's a fun way to explore Squamish's lively food and beverage scene and these journeys were designed to take you to the lesser known corners of the region so you can sample locally-made delights.
BONUS: While visiting the Squamish Adventure Centre, be sure to browse around The Squamish Store for Squamish merch, books, games, puzzles, toys and gifts.
Sign Up For a Spring Break Camp
Get Spring Break covered with a variety of active, engaging and fun sports here in Squamish!
Spring Break Camps are currently open for pre-registration - don't wait as these will fill up. Camps offered are: AirVenture Multisport (K - Grade 6), Kinder AirVenture (Pre-K Ages 3&4) RadVenture Flips Tricks N Stunts! (Gr 3 - 8), RadVenture Skateboarding & Trampoline (Gr 3 - 6), RadVenture Skateboarding (Gr 3 - 6) and RadVenture Trampoline (Gr 3 - 6). Programs run from March 17th - 21st with some also running and March 24th - 28th. Book now HERE.
This spring, you can unleash magic and mystery at Arrow Wood Games with their diverse range of specialty camps designed for young adventurers and creative spirits, plus regular programming such as Pokémon drop-in, Dungeons & Dragons, and Family Open Play.
For your creative kids with busy hands, Create Makerspace is offering a Hands On Woodworking camp that begins March 17th with an intro to woodworking, followed by a second week that features an intro to power tools (ages 10-15). Also available is a Creativity + Create Pottery Program that starts with an introduction to pottery (ages 12-15) followed by a second week pottery intensive (ages 16-18). Contact them for more details or to book a spot.
At Dialed In Cycling, they beleive that every pedal stroke brings your child closer to nature, nurtures their biking skills, and ignites a lifelong passion for outdoor sports. Sign them up for one of their 2-day or 3-day mountain bike camps, suitable for beginners, intermediate or advanced young riders.
Kids ages 6-12 that have a zest for climbing and learning new skills can sign up for Ground Up's popular camps. Each day, campers will learn a little more about climbing, a little more about their community and a little more about themselves. Days are filled with climbing lessons and challenges, arts and crafts, and lots of games. Grab a spot for your child HERE.
Mountain Skills Adventure Academy
Your adventurous child will love Spring Break Adventure Camp, which will allow them to experience the very best adventures in BC; rock climbing, mountain biking, via ferrata & hiking! This camp is for ages 7-12 years. During the camp they will learn rope skills, safety habits, climbing techniques, outdoor skills, and more.
Also available for teens: A special AST1+ teen program! This is a unique opportunity for younger skiers and snowboarders to learn basic backcountry travel knowledge and skills in a group of their peers. If your teen is eager to explore beyond the resort or join you for an amazing family adventure, the Teen AST1+ is the perfect starting point.
Registration is now open for their Ninja Spring Camps. Join them for exciting camp sessions packed with games, obstacle challenges, and even laser tag! Each day is filled with movement, teamwork, and new skills. With half day, full day, plus an extension for a really full day available, the kids will be happily exhausted after jumping, swinging and running around the obstacles. Registration is open now, book today!
Play Outside at A Local Park
With the ground beginning to thaw in March, Squamish will start popping with colour! Spring is perfect for a family walk around the Four Lakes Trail in Alice Lake Provincial Park. This 6.5km route takes roughly two hours to complete and is surrounded by lush green moss and lakeside views. For those with strollers or young children the 1km loop around Alice Lake is equally loaded with colourful views and takes just 30 minutes. Be sure to leave time for a picnic on the beach at the end of the day or a visit to the beachside playground. If a picnic isn't in the cards, The Crabapple Cafe and Fergies Cafe in Brackendale are nearby eateries that you can enjoy either before or after your Alice Lake adventures (both serve Breakfast and Lunch).
Near downtown Squamish you'll find Sp’akw’us Feather Park, which features paved and stone walkways, sweeping views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief, as well as an enormous playground structure. When the playground built, QR codes were placed around the playground to play audio recordings of local children and youth from St’a7mes Elementary, who share Nation stories and culture from the surrounding land. Additional signage with Nation culture and language is installed throughout the park, making this park not only fun, but educational as well.
Jump Around Indoors
Whether it's raining or the sun is shining, you can always head inside and let the kids burn off some energy as they jump, jump, jump around! Airhouse Sports Academy is a wicked-fun place for kids have a fun and safe jumping experience, and it's a great spot for kids just starting to learn or looking to up their athletic abilities.
Over at the Ninja Gym, kids can jump, swing and play 'Ninja Warrior' style as they playfully challenge themselves amongst the obstacles. The Ninja Gym also has a spring camp on, plus they have specialty nights for laser tag, ninja and parkour classes.
New in Squamish, Tiny Tots Gym is a vibrant indoor playground tailored for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6 months to 6 years. It’s a dedicated space where little ones can develop and refine their gross and fine motor skills while having fun.
Fly High Over Squamish on a Flight-Seeing Tour
The whole family will get a thrill flying high over Squamish and the surrounding mountains. These are memories that will forever stay engrained in your minds, the beauty of the Sea to Sky corridor is truly spectacular. The pros at Sea to Sky Air will have you soaring above in one their planes in no time. Alternately, elevate yourself to the skies in a helicopter with Blackcomb Helicopters or Blacktusk Helicopters.
Heli and flightseeing adventures reveal some of the area’s most iconic sights from an entirely new perspective. Take a tour from above of our hidden lakes, winding rivers and mountain views as you’ve never seen them before. Ask about hiking, fishing and skiing adventures if you're feeling even more adventurous!
Visit the Railway Museum of BC
On the weekend of March 22-23rd, train and hobby enthusiasts will be thrilled to attend the Sea to Sky Model Train and Hobby Show at the Railway Museum of BC! This is a a full weekend train show event for model railroaders, hobbyists and families to enjoy in the museum's CN Roundhouse and Car Shop exhibit spaces. You’ll be surrounded by trains of all sizes, including the famous Royal Hudson #2860 and other historic steam locomotives, cabooses and luxury passenger cars. There will also be a Sunday special RC event. All weekend long you can take behind the scenes guided tours and ride the mini-rail too. A wonderful and rare opportunity to visit the museum this spring.
