Working to strengthen quality of life

There's a growing residential base in Squamish - with 21.8% population growth in just five-years, it signals the need for enhanced services and amenities for local residents and visitors alike.       

Help shore up local amenities and services for Squamish's growing population and workforce. Over the last five years, Squamish's population has expanded by 21.8%, adding forty-three hundred new residents to reach a population of more than twenty-four thousand. 

And the population will continue to expand. Squamish's population is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3% to reach more than 36,000 by 2040.  This translates into the need for new and expanded amenities and services for the local population, including enhanced childcare, health services and entertainment options.  

As Squamish's population expands, so too does the local workforce and the need for supporting services that enable workforce participation, drive inclusion and equity, and support a thriving local economy. Between now and 2040, Squamish's workforce is anticipated to expand by nearly ten thousand workers, which translates into an opportunity to join our growing community of entrepreneurs, investors, and supporting organizations.  

2018 consumer spending patterns

Spending on convenience retail, which comprises of grocery, liquor, and pharmacy topped Squamish consumer spending in 2018 with $139M in estimated purchases.

Automotive spending, including automotive parts purchases and services, auto sales, gas and recreational vehicle purchases was in second in terms of total spending by local residents with $113M in purchases.

Comparison retail, including clothing and accessories, electronics, eyewear, hobbies, toys, and books, household furniture, home improvement items, pet food and supplies, and sports and recreational equipment came in third with a total of $102M in category spending.

Spending on services including animal care, clothing, daycare, financial, legal, photography, maintenance services, medical services and personal care services totaled $54M while spending on food and beverage totaled $49M. Finally, Squamish residents spent $8.2M on entertainment and leisure in 2018.

In-demand services and amenities

Indoor entertainment, health and wellness, food and beverage, here are just some of the amenities and services that come to mind for an expanding community.