Saunas, Skates & Scaffolding: Squamish’s New Waterfront “Pop-Up” Is Wild!

Squamish, BC – May 12, 2026 – How do you invigorate a construction site with opportunities for community gathering, recreation and connection? The District of Squamish is currently reviewing a major proposal for a temporary “Pop-Up Village” at the Oceanfront, and let’s just say… the potential is wild.

The District has received a development permit application for this interim destination, which is designed to turn the water’s edge into a year-round hangout while the permanent retail village is being planned. It’s an oh so Squamish mix of extreme sports, wellness, industrial art and outdoor patio that will catalyze this area for visitors and locals alike.

Here is why you’ll want this project to get the green light:

The Hangar: A Proposed Indoor Skate Sanctuary

Sick of the rain ruining your session? The Squamish Skateboard Association (SSA) is working to include a massive 90-foot “airport-hangar” style skatepark in the village plans. If approved, this wouldn’t just be a ramp, it would be the only indoor skating spot between North Van and Pemberton.

SSA VP Alex Fowkes is on a mission to raise $100,000 by May to buy a brand-new building. With a layout for both groms and pros, this is the “proof of concept” Squamish has been begging for.

Sweat by the Sea

Under the proposal, you could finish a session on the water and step straight into a waterfront sauna. This wellness component is designed to give us a “sneak peek” of the high-end amenities planned for the future permanent resort. Its peak Squamish: work hard, play hard, recover harder.

Tastes, Tech and Tourism

The application includes space for four food trucks, covered walkways (essential for Squamish!), and 76 extra parking stalls. It’s a living, breathing laboratory for how we’ll eat, play and hang out for decades to come.

Responsible Reuse 

Surrounding the proposed food trucks and lawn games and creating a sense of enclosure and place will be an assemblage of scaffolding.  Demonstrating a commitment to re-use this structure will be built from salvaged scaffolding from the Cheekye Barrier project. Featuring innovative lighting and design this glowing landmark is intended to signal that the Oceanfront has officially arrived.