Must-Do Autumn Activities
Posted on: September 22, 2025
What to Do in Squamish This Fall
Who said anything about slowing down? Mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and fishing are all in season. Make the most of the beautiful fall weather with these great activities.
Mountain Bike Through the Rainforest
Fall can be one of the best times of the year to get out and ride. Tacky trail conditions, cooler weather, thin crowds, and fall colours. The shorter days also offer a fun way to mix up your rides, rise early for some sunny laps or get some lights and explore the trails at night! Whichever trail you choose you can count on excellent conditions and you may even have the area to yourself. You can view a list of Squamish mountain bike trails here.
Browse Popular Squamish Bike Zones
Alice Lake and Garibaldi Highlands Zone
Diamond Head Bike Zone
Valleycliffe Zone
Brackendale Zone
Guided Tours & Coaching: Blazing Saddles Adventures, Dialed In Cycling, Ride BC, RideHub
Sip A Fall Craft Beverage
From Howe Sound Brewing's classic Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale, or a slew of other fall-inspired brews from Backcountry Brewing or A-Frame Brewing, fall is the time to indulge in Squamish's brew-tiful craft beverages. Even Raincity Distillery has a cocktail featuring fall flavours - their Harvest Moon Cocktail is a cozy fall sipper with a kick.
Be sure to grab a Squamish Craft Tasting Trail map to guide you on your way. BONUS: Collect stamps at each spot to win prizes!
Climb the Granite
Cooler temperatures mean better friction and better friction means an easier day rock climbing up the granite faces of Squamish. Hire a guide and hang out on some of the most beautiful cliffs in Canada.
Guided tours: Altus Mountain Guides, Canada West Mountain School, Mountain Skills Academy and Adventures, and Squamish Rock Guides.
Experience ALL The Fall Fun & Flavours
Throw on your lederhosen and say 'Prost!' at Oktoberfest, or don your creative costumes to part in a variety of Halloween Events. Check out our event calendar to see all the awesome autumn activities.
Fall flavours include lots of pumpkin, apple cinnamon and maple and our local bakeries and restaurants aim to please. With the change in season comes the change of menu, with seasonal local ingredients like root vegetables, hearty grains, game meats, and of course the ever-popular pumpkin spice. It'd be a shame not to get out and taste them all.
We've gathered all of Squamish's seasonal flavours and autumn events into one handy guide - The Pumpkin Path. Discover everything you need to know about what there is to see, do and taste this fall in Squamish HERE.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Sip N' Savour dine around event, returning in November 2026. This is a multi-week experience showcasing Squamish's local chefs and craft makers. Choose from a selection of set-price menus featuring multi-course meals and tasting room specials showcasing the best flavours of Squamish.
Learn to Fish
Take your pick between saltwater, freshwater, lake or river – Squamish has it all and fall is one of the most popular times to reel in a good catch. The rivers become exceptionally clear with the cooler weather, the salmon arrive, and there are lots of opportunities for Bull, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout.
Guided tours: Trout Country Fishing, Valley Fishing Guides, Deep Coast Charters
Get a Bird's Eye View of Squamish
Fall flights offer the most exclusive views in the Sea to Sky Corridor. From way up in the air you will be greeted with ocean views, fall foliage and an up-close look at some of Squamish's most secluded alpine lakes rimmed with a dusting of snow.
Flight-seeing: Sea to Sky Air
Heli-seeing: Blackcomb Helicopters & Black Tusk Helicopters
Immerse Yourself in the Fall Colours on a Hike
Fall in Squamish is a time of unparalleled beauty. The mixed forests of deciduous and coniferous trees come alive with strokes of red, yellow, orange and green. The whole scene is a patchwork of colours few visitors are lucky enough to see. Explore Squamish's newest outdoor experience, Squamish Canyon, for an elevated journey through rare coastal rainforest, where paths and elevated walkways guide you gently into the heart of nature. Check out our Best Places to See Fall Colours Blog here.
Explore the Great Indoors
Be sure to stop in at Britannia Mine Museum where you can pan for gold and head underground to explore a real mining tunnel! You won't want to miss the BOOM! multi-sensory show or the TerraLab while you're there. Returning in fall 2025 is their 'Ore and Orca' exhibit featuring a real whale skeleton!
This fall, the Railway Museum of BC will remain open through the Thanksgiving long weekend. This is a must-do for anyone who loves trains, planes and automobiles.
Museums not your thing but have lots of energy to expend? We recommend jumping, swinging and playing around inside over at Airhouse Squamish or The Ninja Gym. If you're looking for something a little more relaxed, pay a visit to Arrow Wood Games for a puzzle or game, get creative at Create Makerspace, or peruse the books at Book Mountain or Gather Bookshop.
Enjoy Our Local Lakes
Nothing beats a crisp fall day beside a lake, walking around, perhaps having a picnic or a chilly dip. Some of our favourite lakes in Squamish during the fall include Brohm Lake and Alice Lake. The alpine opens it's doors for just a few months a year, and while the alpine lakes are lovely in the summer, they are most striking in the fall, set against the vibrant reds of the brush and the streaming rays of sunshine on a clear autumn day. Our favourite alpine lakes include Elfin Lakes and Garibaldi Lake.
Glide On A SUP
Don your layers and paddle through the calm waters of the Mamquam Blind Channel or one of Squamish's gorgeous lakes. Along the way enjoy the unique perspective of the fall foliage from the water.
SUP Rentals: Squamish Watersports
