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| {{otheruses2|Squamish}} | |||
| {{Infobox Settlement | |||
| <!--See the Table at Infobox Settlement for all fields and descriptions of usage--> | |||
| <!-- Basic info ----------------> | |||
| |official_name = Town of Squamish | |||
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| |settlement_type = District | |||
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| <!-- images and maps -----------> | |||
| |image_skyline = SquamishMain.jpg | |||
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| |image_caption = Cleveland Avenue in Squamish | |||
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| |image_dot_map = Census divisions BC.png | |||
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| |dot_map_caption = Location of Squamish in ] | |||
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| <!-- Location ------------------> | |||
| |subdivision_type = Country | |||
| |subdivision_name = {{CAN}} | |||
| |subdivision_type1 = ] | |||
| |subdivision_name1 = {{BC}} | |||
| |subdivision_type2 = ] | |||
| |subdivision_name2 = ] | |||
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| <!-- Politics -----------------> | |||
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| |leader_title = Mayor | |||
| |leader_name = ] | |||
| |leader_title1 = ] | |||
| |leader_name1 = Squamish Council | |||
| |leader_title2 = ] | |||
| |leader_name2 = ] | |||
| |leader_title3 = ] | |||
| |leader_name3 = ] | |||
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| |established_title = <!--]--> | |||
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| |established_title2 = <!-- Incorporated (town) --> | |||
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| <!-- Area ---------------------> | |||
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| |area_total_km2 = 95.41 | |||
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| <!-- Population -----------------------> | |||
| |population_as_of = 2006 | |||
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| |population_total = 14,949 | |||
| |population_density_km2 = 149.3 | |||
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| <!-- General information ---------------> | |||
| |timezone = ] | |||
| |utc_offset = -8 | |||
| |timezone_DST = Pacific Daylight Time | |||
| |utc_offset_DST = -7 | |||
| |latd= 49|latm= 42|lats= 6|latNS=N | |||
| |longd= 123|longm= 09|longs= 32|longEW=W | |||
| |elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> </ref> tags--> | |||
| |elevation_m = 5 | |||
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| <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> | |||
| |postal_code_type = Postal code span | |||
| |postal_code = ] | |||
| |area_code = ] | |||
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| }} <!--Infobox ends--> | |||
| '''Squamish''' (] census population 14,949) is a community in the ] province of ], located at the north end of ] on the ]. The population of the Squamish census agglomeration is 15,256.<ref>Statistics Canada. Retrieved on: ], ].</ref> | |||
| ] has traditionally been the main industry in the area, and the town's largest employer was the Western Forest Products ]. However, Western Pulp, Squamish Operation permanently ceased operation on January 26, 2006.<ref>Western Forest Products . Press Release, ], ]. retrieved on: ], ].</ref>. Before the pulp mill the town's largest employer had been International Forest Products ] with their sawmill and logging operation but it closed a few years prior to the Pulp mill. In recent years, Squamish has also become popular with ] and ] residents escaping the increased cost of living in those places, both less than one hour away by highway. | |||
| ==Sḵwxwú7mesh== | |||
| {{main|Sḵwxwú7mesh}} | |||
| The Sḵwxwú7mesh, (or Squamish) is the name of the ] or ] people who have inhabited at this part of southwest BC (including North and West Vancouver) since before the time of contact with ]s. Previously named Newport, Squamish is the European pronunciation of ''S<u>k</u>w<u>x</u>wú7mesh'', the traditional name. | |||
| ==Activities== | |||
| ]Tourist attractions include the ], a huge cliff-faced granite ] favoured by ]. As well as over 300 climbing routes on the Chief proper, a majority of which require traditional climbing protection, there are also steep hiking trails around the back to access the three peaks that make up the massif, all giving great views of Howe Sound and the surrounding Coast Mountains. In all, between Shannon Falls, Murrin Park, The Malamute, and the little Smoke Bluffs, there are well over 1200 rock climbing routes in the Squamish area, (and another 300 or so climbs north of Squamish on the road to Whistler). In recent years, Squamish has also become a major destination for ], with over 1000 problems described in the local guidebook. | |||
| Another activity for which Squamish is well known is mountain biking, with over 600 trails suitable to all abilities surrounding the town. One of the more famous events supported by the Mountain Biking Community is the ] a 67 km cross country mountain bike race held in late June every year. It is limited to 800 riders, and the 2007 race sold out in under an hour. | |||
| Other tourist attractions in Squamish include ] waterfall; ] on the ] and ] rivers; ] and ] at the mouth of the Squamish River; ] on nearby ]; and ] viewing in the nearby community of ], which has one of North America's largest populations of bald eagles. Squamish is also a popular destination among ] hikers, ] and ], who visit the large provincial parks in the surrounding ]. | |||
| ==Politics== | |||
| The current mayor of Squamish is ]. Previous mayors include ] (1993-2002), ] (1990-1993), and ] (1983-1990). The municipality is a member of the ]. | |||
| On the provincial level, Squamish is in the ] electoral district. The MLA is ] (]). She was first elected in the ]. | |||
| Federally, Squamish is a part of the ] electoral district. It is represented by ] (Independent), who took office during Canada's ]. | |||
| ==Education== | |||
| Squamish has six ]s: Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands, Mamquam, Squamish Elementary, Stawamus Elementary and Valleycliffe Elementary. There are two ]s — ] and Don Ross Secondary School — as well as the board office for ]. | |||
| ] offers post-secondary education through its Squamish campus, including diploma programs and university transfer courses. ], opened in September 2007. It is Canada's first private, non-profit, secular university. | |||
| ] offers 3-6 year olds a full AMI based Montessori preschool education. | |||
| ==Social and cultural== | |||
| Squamish is home to a variety of faiths. There are eleven churches and religious organizations, including several ] denominations, as well as the ], and a ] temple. Squamish is a filming location of the ]'s romantic comedy-drama television series '']'' and ]'s drama/action series '']''. | |||
| In 1998, Squamish was briefly the home of the world's first ] ] franchise, although the union was decertified by the summer of 1999. | |||
| == notable Squamish residents== | |||
| Mike Carney, now realtor, former ski racer who had been a memeber of the Canadian Olympic downhill ski team ] | |||
| ] who grew up in Squamish competed in the 1984 olympics with Team Canada for soccer. | |||
| Neal Kindree, World Cup mountain bike racer. | |||
| Linda Firbank: Recipient of the Priemier's award for excellence in teaching. | |||
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