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Counterpart Coffee is an established local favourite in Squamish. True masters of their craft, the team at Counterpart treat coffee the way it should be treated. Offering long term favourites and options that complement the seasons, Counterpart does a great job of captivating the established and new tastes of their loyal patrons. It’s this attitude that really sums up the best parts of living in Squamish: grounded traditions, strong community ties, and a feeling that the whole community is pulling together in new and exciting directions.  We caught up with Emily Lehnen, owner of Counterpart, to give us an insight into what it’s like to live and play in Squamish, as well as what it is that makes the people and the place so special.

Squamish, BC is a gorgeous location, surrounded by sea, sky, and mountains. It’s no surprise that city dwellers have migrated to the town in recent years, looking for a respite from the urban bustle. Today, Squamish has become one of the fastest-growing communities in BC, and with it, comes massive opportunities for new infrastructure and development.

Here are six reasons why you should grab the chance to invest in this prime location:

Squamish’s Sea to Sky school district (SD #48), serves about 5,000 students. Students come from various communities, including First Nation communities, immigrant families, and international programs. The district works closely with Indigenous communities to ensure that learning plans are as inclusive as possible. Here are the 10 schools operating in the district. 

Ever wondered what jobs are available in Squamish? Here is your ultimate guide to in-demand job skills and industries set for growth.Squamish is one of the most incredible places in BC to live, period. Not only does it have a serene setting where the mountains meet the ocean in the Sea To Sky corridor, but it is also a rapidly growing and evolving community that has so much future potential. With this growth and development come changes in identity; once a town dominated by industry and resources, Squamish now has a much more diverse labour market and offers current and would-be residents many opportunities to grow. In this article, we look at the business and employment landscape of Squamish and will seek to give you answers to these questions;