Lior Ishai

My kid pedals (well, rides electric) from Valleycliffe to Garibaldi—sometimes even Brackendale—because when the bus schedule gives you “wait times,” an e-bike gives you freedom. He’s not trying to make a statement; he’s just found the simplest way to get around a town where public transit sometimes feels like a rumour. I’ve always been fascinated by how transportation evolves.

I’m not special. Like many families, we moved here to enjoy what Squamish proudly calls the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.” And yet, when the rain pours, the ice calls, or the kids need swimming lessons, most of us end up at Brennan Park. More than 65% of residents use the facility every week—which is impressive until you realize that one aging building is carrying the weight of an entire community. It’s a bit like trying to run the Sea to Sky Gondola with only one cabin.

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