Introducing.... The Red Bag Program!
Bag It + Bring It In= Beverage
This summer, you'll see Tourism Squamish's Destination Stewards (look for the bright yellow shirts and #ExploreSquamish info trike!) out and about helping our visitors and community by providing advice and guidance on how we can all explore Squamish more responsibly.
New this year, you'll see the team handing out RED GARBAGE BAGS to campers and hikers- those that may need garbage bags to clean up after themselves.
As a token of appreciation and to add a little motivation to do the right thing, those that fill a red bag can exchange their garbage for a lager, a latte or an ice cream cone!
*You don't HAVE to get a lager, we just liked the sound of it. Ask the participating breweries what they have available.
The Details
After you've filled your red garbage bag, drop it off at the Visitor Information Centre in the Squamish Adventure Centre
Located at 38551 Loggers Lane
Call (604) 227-6285
Open everyday 8:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE TO GET YOUR LAGER, LATTE OR ICE CREAM:
Once you've delivered your red garbage bag to the Adventure Centre, a Visitor Centre agent will give you a Red Bag Program token that is redeemable for a FREE beer, latte or ice cream at one of these participating establishments:
A-Frame Brewing
This is where to go for #CabinVibes and to just #LakeItEasy among the heart of the Sea to Sky in Squamish. Their cozy tasting room and patio is open year round where you can cozy up under the stars or patio lights with one of their regular rotations or try their latest seasonals; all brewed true to style and best enjoyed around their fire pits or at yours at home with friends. Enjoy your beer paired with the neighbouring Flipside Burgers Food Truck.
Token is valid for any sleeve of A-Frame beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage of lesser value).
Location: 1-38927 Queens Way
Phone: 604-892-0777
Howe Sound Taphouse and Kitchen
Voted 'Brewery of the Year' at the Canadian Brewing Awards 2022, Howe Sound Brewing Co. is one of Squamish's most popular spots for visitors and locals alike. With its warm post and beam construction and dramatic high ceilings, the brewpub offers the perfect venue to show off the Stawamus Chief rock climbing face along with the rest of Squamish's natural scenery and character. Take a seat at the bar where you'll find all of Howe Sound Brewing's handcrafted, micro-brewed ales and lagers on draft, or sit outside where you'll find a pub patio along with spectacular views of the Stawamus Chief.
Token is good for one pint of Howe Sound beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage of lesser value).
Location: 37801 Cleveland Avenue
Phone: 604-892-2603
Caffe Garibaldi
Located in the Squamish Adventure Centre, Caffe Garibaldi is a charming boutique coffee and tea house serving handcrafted espresso drinks, comforting teas, authentic croissants and other delicious artisan pastries... and ice cream!
Token is good for one regular sized latte or ice cream (or a beverage of your choice of equal or lesser value).
Location: 38551 Loggers Lane
Trickster's Hideout
Enjoy happy hour or a late night treat from Trickster's Hideout. Trickster's is a community hub for the locals tucked away in a secret Squamish alley. Come out for live music, comedy, drinks, board games, movie, nights, djs and dancing!
Token is good for a draught beverage (beer, kombucha, or cider).
Location: 38005 Cleveland Ave
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-12pm or event close/2am Fri/Saturday.
Alice & Brohm
Serving up “not your average” ice cream – Alice & Brohm blends high-quality BC dairy with real fruit to create a soft-serve style ice cream you will be telling your friends about.
Token is good for a small waffle swirl.
Location: 1861 Mamquam Road and 38129 Second Ave.
Hours: Open daily 11 am - 10 pm
Let's Keep Squamish Clean!
Together we can keep Squamish clean for everyone to enjoy.
Remember to always #LeaveNoTrace and #ExploreSquamishResponsibly!
Thank you to our friends at Create Makerspace for creating our awesome tokens.
