Red Bags, Big Impact
Bag It + Bring It In = A Treat on Us!
Help keep Squamish clean and beautiful with the Red Bag Program
What is the Red Bag Program?
This summer, you’ll spot Tourism Squamish’s Destination Stewards—just look for the bright yellow shirts and the #ExploreSquamish info trike—out in the community helping visitors and locals alike with tips on how to explore Squamish responsibly.
Now in its second year, the team will be handing out red garbage bags to campers, hikers, and anyone who could use a little help keeping the trails and campsites clean, whether it’s for packing out their trash or picking up what others have left behind.
As a small thank you (and a bit of extra motivation to do the right thing), anyone who fills a red bag can bring it back and trade it in for a treat: a coffee, an ice cream cone, or yes—even a lager. No need to stick with the lager if it’s not your thing—just check in with the participating breweries, cafés, and ice cream shops to see what they’re offering.
How Does It Work?
1. Pick up a Red Bag
Find our Destination Stewards, just look for the bright yellow shirts and the #ExploreSquamish info trike around town or stop by the Squamish Adventure Centre to grab your free red bag.
2. Fill it Up
Use the red bag to pack out your own trash, or help by picking up any litter you see along the trails, campsites, or parks.
3. Bring it Back
Return your full red bag to the Squamish Adventure Centre when you’re done.
Located at 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish
Open everyday 8:30am - 4:30pm
604-227-6285
4. Claim Your Reward
Get a token to exchange for a free treat — a coffee, ice cream, or a lager — at participating local businesses.
5. Feel Good
Enjoy your treat and know you’ve helped keep Squamish clean, green, and beautiful for everyone!
Sip, Scoop, Enjoy — Here’s Where
Here’s where you can redeem your token for a free drink or ice cream, thanks for helping keep Squamish clean! Check out our participating local cafés, breweries, and ice cream shops below.
A-Frame Brewing where to go for #CabinVibes and to just #LakeItEasy among the heart of the Sea to Sky in Squamish. Their cozy tasting room and patio is open year round where you can cozy up under the stars or patio lights with one of their regular rotations or try their latest seasonals; all brewed true to style and best enjoyed around their fire pits or at yours at home with friends. Enjoy your beer paired with the neighbouring Flipside Burgers Food Truck.
Token is valid for any sleeve of A-Frame beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage of lesser value).
Location: 1-38927 Queens Way
Phone: 604-892-0777
Voted 'Brewery of the Year' at the Canadian Brewing Awards 2022, Howe Sound Brewing Co. is one of Squamish's most popular spots for visitors and locals alike. With its warm post and beam construction and dramatic high ceilings, the brewpub offers the perfect venue to show off the Stawamus Chief rock climbing face along with the rest of Squamish's natural scenery and character. Take a seat at the bar where you'll find all of Howe Sound Brewing's handcrafted, micro-brewed ales and lagers on draft, or sit outside where you'll find a pub patio along with spectacular views of the Stawamus Chief.
Token is good for one pint of Howe Sound beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage of lesser value).
Location: 37801 Cleveland Avenue
Phone: 604-892-2603
Located in the Squamish Adventure Centre, Caffe Garibaldi is a charming boutique coffee and tea house serving handcrafted espresso drinks, comforting teas, authentic croissants and other delicious artisan pastries... and ice cream!
Token is good for one regular-sized latte or ice cream (or a beverage of your choice of equal or lesser value).
Location: 38551 Loggers Lane
Enjoy happy hour or a late-night treat from Trickster's Hideout. Trickster's is a community hub for the locals tucked away in a secret Squamish alley. Come out for live music, comedy, drinks, board games, movie, nights, djs and dancing!
Token is good for a draught beverage (beer, kombucha, or cider).
Location: 38005 Cleveland Ave
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-12pm or event close/2am Fri/Saturday.
Serving up “not your average” ice cream – Alice & Brohm blends high-quality BC dairy with real fruit to create a soft-serve style ice cream you will be telling your friends about.
Token is good for a small waffle swirl.
Location: 1861 Mamquam Road and 38129 Second Ave.
Hours: Open daily 11 am - 10 pm
Thanks for helping us keep Squamish beautiful!
Remember to always #LeaveNoTrace and #ExploreSquamishResponsibly!
Thank you to our friends at Create Makerspace for creating our awesome tokens.
