Spacious Suites Overlooking Rivers, Mountains, and Forests

A stone’s throw down the Squamish River, kayakers splash through wild rapids as anglers cast lines into waters thick with Pacific salmon. Mountains soar into stubbornly blue skies, creating a granite playland for climbers and a stunning backdrop for photographers. Girded by forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains, Executive Suites Garibaldi Resort showcases nature’s splendor—whether visitors are seeking the adrenaline rushes or the serene moments found in the great outdoors. Some guests rent mountain bikes with the help of the front desk and take to the network of nearby trails in Crumpit Woods, and walkers opt for a calmer stroll through the meadows on the resort grounds.

In the studio suites, mountain breezes beckon travelers away from the flat-screen TV and plush sofa bed of the seating room onto the balcony for breathtaking views. After a restful night’s sleep on the suite’s king or queen bed, guests fill the kitchen with the sounds of clanging pots and pans, a humming refrigerator, and a francophone candelabra. Alternatively, the chefs down in The Living Room Restaurant & Lounge serve up hearty morning meals of Montreal-style smoked-meat hash and crab-cakes benedict. Families may dine out on the large outdoor deck before piling around the lobby fireplace to plan their day’s itinerary. Outside, children frolic in the pool while their parents soak in the hot tub and gaze skyward.

Squamish, British Columbia: Outdoor Adventures Off The Beaten Path

Surrounded by national parks and rivers in the heart of Sea to Sky Country, Squamish functions as a gateway to many open-air activities. About 10 minutes from the resort, eco-tourists flock to Alice Lake Provincial Park, where four freshwater lakes spill across the forested landscape. Hikers meander along scenic trails on their way to one of the area’s sandy beaches, spying raccoons and other small mammals along the way. Others pitch tents near the water and launch canoes from the shore, paddles cutting crisply into blue waters. Anglers can find a variety of fish ranging from salmon to dolly varden char in the four rivers around the resort—Mamquam, Cheakamus, Squamish, and Elaho.

On the Squamish Spit, at the top of the Squamish River, gusts of warm winds create conditions ideal for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and drying wet nails. Kiteboarders can alternate between catching the air and hydroplaning across the water. Those that can’t ride the waves can watch the athletic feats set against the scenery of the Squamish backcountry.