Single Tracks
Squamish is a unique place, and locals are proud of that fact. Here are some “single tracks” or interesting facts that make Squamish special.
Lights, Camera Action!
PHOTO BY ALEXANDRE MORIN-LAPRISE / GETTYIMAGES.CA 8 | Discover Squamish Summer 2021
Squamish has long been a popular spot for movies, TV shows and commercials to be shot. The district saw an average of 38 film productions per year between 2015 and 2020, with the highest number of film productions in 2016, which saw 61 productions. Along with many other creative industries, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on filming resulted in an industry shutdown in British Columbia for three months in 2020. The district did not see any filming activity from March through to mid-July, as travel was limited in B.C. by the Public Health Order. But, in the end, Squamish saw the same number of productions in 2020 as in 2019 (26) as steps were taken to reduce interaction and impact on the community, including limiting the use of municipal streets for parking and limiting exterior filming in downtown and business hubs during business hours, according to Sarah Dicker, acting manager of arts and culture for the District of Squamish. According to Creative BC, 246 Squamish residents were employed in film production in 2019. The reported film production crew wage amount for Squamish in 2019 was more than $8-million (the 2020 figures are not yet available). In addition, the number of film-related businesses located in Squamish has grown to over 25, according to current District business licensing numbers. Notable productions that have come to Squamish over the years include: Virgin River (2019-2020) Riverdale (2017) Supernatural (Season 11) (2016) The Man in the High Castle (2015) Bates Motel (2015) Flowers in the Attic (2013) Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2013) Twilight (2011) Fantastic Four (2004-2005)
