Squamish: Highway 99 at Daisy Lake Road, looking north

The landscape around Squamish is defined by steep, forested Coast Mountains and the tidal waters of Howe Sound, which have shaped both the town’s layout and its outdoor-focused economy. At the northern end of Howe Sound, the community lies on the traditional territory of the Squamish Nation, whose name is reflected in the town’s identity. The Stawamus Chief, a vast granite monolith above town, is a major climbing and hiking landmark, while nearby Shannon Falls underscores the area’s wet coastal setting. Squamish also sits on the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, making it a familiar stop for travellers, climbers and mountain bikers. Find related webcams around Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky corridor to build a fuller picture of coastal British Columbia.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.