Stories
Updates, stories and announcements about the Oceanfront Squamish Community.
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Featured / Announcements
Sp'akw'us Feather Park
Words By Taylor Wood
The District of Squamish and local developer Matthews West are thrilled to announce May 25 as the soft opening of Sp’akw’us Feather Park, a remarkable new addition to the community of Squamish. The culmination of a vision 20 years in the making, the 11-acre municipal-owned park was realized through the dedicated efforts of Matthews West, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and the District of Squamish.
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Featured / Construction Update
Summer 2023
Words By Carlos Zavarce | Visuals by Matthews West
Significant progress is being made at the Oceanfront Squamish Development, with heavy construction activities concentrated at the southern end of the peninsula.
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Featured / Environment
Carbon Engineering Breaks Ground
Words By Carbon Engineering Ltd. | Visuals by Carbon Engineering Ltd.
Squamish, B.C. (June 11, 2020) – Today, Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE), a Canadian clean energy company pioneering technologies to remove or reuse carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, has broken ground on its new Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., due to be completed by August, 2021.
Announcements
Saunas, Skates & Scaffolding: Squamish’s New Waterfront “Pop-Up” Is Wild!
Forget everything you know about boring construction sites. 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 vibes are iconic.
Entertainment
Your Spring Guide To Good Times At House Of Lager
While the surrounding Oceanfront lands are abuzz with talk of future pop-ups and skateparks, one pioneer has already planted its flag and transformed the shoreline. House of Lager didn't just open its doors last spring; it officially shifted the center of gravity for Squamish’s social scene.
Announcements
Squamish Real Estate: Hot, Cooling Or Something Else Entirely?
While the broader Vancouver region just logged its fewest annual home sales in at least two decades, the Sea-to-Sky corridor has been quietly charting its own course. If you are a casual observer looking at Squamish, you might be wondering: is the market hot, cooling or something else entirely? The truth is a fascinating mix of all three.
Construction Update
Behind the Build: What’s Happening at Oceanfront Squamish
Exciting progress is underway on future phases of the masterplan. Matthews West has been hard at work on The Works neighbourhood. This next phase will also include a thoughtfully designed rental building with over 200 homes ranging from studios to spacious three-bedroom layouts. Curious to see what life could look like in The Works?
Announcements
Sp’akw’us Feather Park: A Community Vision 20 Years in the Making
The District of Squamish and local developer Matthews West are thrilled to announce May 25 as the soft opening of Sp’akw’us Feather Park, a remarkable new addition to the community of Squamish. The culmination of a vision 20 years in the making, the 11-acre municipal-owned park was realized through the dedicated efforts of Matthews West, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and the District of Squamish.
Construction Update
Summer 2023 – Update
Significant progress is being made at the Oceanfront Squamish Development, with heavy construction activities concentrated at the southern end of the peninsula.
Stories
Unified by the Land – Photo Essay
The Squamish Estuary is an incredible place that is forever changing right in front of your eyes. The Estuary is located at the head of Howe Sound and its where the Squamish and Stawamus Rivers meet the sea.
Announcements
Oceanfront Park Construction Commencing Summer 2021
Oceanfront Squamish Developments/Matthews West will launch construction of the long awaited 11-acre Oceanfront Park at the end of August 2021.
Announcements
Oceanfront Squamish – A New Chapter for the Oceanfront Peninsula Development
After hard work and dedication in collaboration with our creative team at Free Agency Creative we are excited to announce the launch of our new website, www.oceanfrontsquamish.com.
Announcements
Harbour Air Terminal Coming to Oceanfront Squamish
Harbour Air has been working closely with the development team at Oceanfront Squamish to develop a floatplane terminal for the community of Squamish. The terminal is awaiting District of Squamish approval with the intention to begin servicing the community by 2021.
