Dentville in British Columbia
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Squamish, British Columbia

Squamish is a community and a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located at the north end of Howe Sound on the Sea to Sky Highway. The population of the Squamish census agglomeration – including Indian Reserves of the Squamish Nation not governed by the municipality – is 15,256. The town of Squamish had its beginning during the construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway in the 1910s. It was the first southern terminus of that railway (now a part of CN).

Located at 49.7017, -123.159 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places on the British Columbia Coast, District municipalities in British Columbia, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Populated places in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

Stawamus Chief

The Stawamus Chief (often referred to as simply The Chief, or erroneously as the Squamish Chief) is a granite dome located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia. It towers over 700 m above the waters of nearby Howe Sound. It is often claimed to be the "second largest granite monolith in the world. " The Sḵwxwú7mesh, indigenous people from this area, consider the Chief to be a place of spiritual significance.

Located at 49.6867, -123.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Climbing areas of Canada, Mountains of British Columbia, Natural monoliths, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Granite domes, Squamish

West Coast Railway Association

The West Coast Railway Association is a heritage railway and museum located on Government Road in Squamish, British Columbia near Vancouver, whose purpose is to collect, preserve and restore railway cars and artifacts and operate a licensed railway. To this end, the Association acquired the Royal Hudson #2860 steam locomotive from the cash strapped BC Rail and in 2006 restored it to operation.

Located at 49.7275, -123.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Heritage railways in British Columbia

Stawamus Squaw

Slhanay, formerly known as The Squaw is a large dome of granitic rock located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia. Although the Slhanay is indeed an impressive geological formation, it tends to be overshadowed by the Stawamus Chief, a much larger granitic dome located immediately south-west. The use of the term "squaw" as a name for the dome is controversial.

Located at 49.6956, -123.116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mountains of British Columbia, Sea-to-Sky Corridor

Shannon Falls Provincial Park

Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located 58 kilometers from Vancouver and 2 kilometers south of Squamish along the Sea to Sky Highway. Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. The park covers an area of 87 hectares . The main point of interest is Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in BC, where water falls from a height of 335 meters .

Located at 49.6694, -123.156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Provincial Parks of British Columbia, Waterfalls of British Columbia, Sea-to-Sky Corridor

Howe Sound Secondary School

Howe Sound Secondary is a public Secondary school in Squamish, British Columbia part of School District 48 Howe Sound. It is the largest school in the district, and is the only school in Squamish to offer grades 11 and 12. Notable alumni include Neal Kindree (national mountain bike racer); Mike Sweeney; Jeff Yim and Mike Carney (Olympic ski racer).

Located at 49.7069, -123.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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High schools in British Columbia