WestWinds Seniors Housing is a project of the Squamish Senior Living Society, and was made possible with the generous support from our partners BC Housing, Canada Housing and Mortgage Corp. (CMHC), the District of Squamish and Polygon Homes. We are most grateful for their support.

We opened our doors to residents in April 2022… and had our official opening Oct. 2022. 

Squamish Senior Living Society

The Society was formed in March 1970 by a group of Squamish citizens who were interested in providing accommodations for senior citizens.

In addition to the efforts of the dedicated members of the Society, great assistance both financially and morally has been given to the Squamish Senior Living Society by the District of Squamish and community organizations, as well as CMHC.

The Society is operated through a volunteer Board of Directors who are members of our community.

The goals and objectives of the Society are to provide affordable housing for senior citizens.

One Year Anniversary

What people are saying…

 

"Seniors are a vital part of the Squamish community and this housing complex is going to help hundreds of low-income seniors gain access to high quality affordable housing. That's why our government has invested nearly $40.6 million, and the vision of Squamish Senior Living Society has been realized in this new 232-unit building. This is the National Housing Strategy at work."
- Ahmed Hussen, Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion -


"With the Westwind Housing Project opening its doors this week, a total of 232 affordable homes will be created for seniors living on low incomes in Squamish. Westwind will ensure a growing demographic of Squamish residents have access to safe and affordable accommodation in their fast-growing community. Important programming and services will be available within the building to support a high quality of life for all residents. This project shows what can be accomplished when all orders of government, non-profits, and the private sector are committed to work together to deliver affordable housing in our region."
- Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

"With the opening of this building, hundreds of low-income seniors in Squamish will have the security and peace of mind that comes with having an affordable place to call home. We are working with all levels of government, and the non-profit and private sectors, to deliver quality homes for seniors throughout the province so they can live independently in their communities."
- David Eby, B.C.'s Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing

"This development will make a significant difference for hundreds of seniors in Squamish, who deserve to have a safe and affordable place to live, close to friends and loved ones. We will continue to work with our partners to address the need for seniors' housing throughout the province."
- Mable Elmore, B.C.'s Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care

"Squamish Senior Living Society is pleased to announce the opening of Westwinds. This project has been a unique collaboration between three levels of government, the private sector and the society. We are very grateful to our development partner, Polygon Homes, which has managed to deliver a beautiful and well-constructed building that has surpassed all our expectations. The society looks forward to meeting the housing needs of Seniors in Squamish and the surrounding area for many years to come."
- Laura Modray, Executive Director, Squamish Senior Living Society

"The District of Squamish is incredibly pleased to support this project and to now witness the success as our community's seniors get ready to move in. Housing affordability is one of our most urgent issues and it takes all levels of government, our dedicated non-profits and private developers, to make a difference. Ensuring that safe and affordable housing is available to support residents at all stages of their lives is critical for a healthy community, and this project helps substantially toward this goal. As Squamish works to address housing affordability across the housing continuum, we thank all partners for their collaborative efforts to bring this to reality."
- Karen Elliott, Mayor, District of Squamish

"Polygon is proud of our involvement in the design and construction of Westwinds. It has been a privilege for our team to work with the Squamish Senior Living Society and all levels of government to build homes that will enrich the lives of the residents. Westwinds is a great example of how public and private partnerships work to fill the needs of the community. We look forward to more opportunities like this in the future."
- Neil Chrystal, President and CEO, Polygon Homes

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2022 – Karen Elliot (Mayor 2022), Rob Bruno (Polygon), Laura Modray (Executive Director of Squamish Senior Living Society) and Peter Gordon (Squamish Senior Living Society Chair)

The 2022 Board of Directors of Squamish Senior Living Society.

Ihor Zalubniak, Ashley Hallinan, Liz Wood, Peter Gordon, Laura Modray, Kathleen Van Der Ree, Carolyn Grass and Dennis Smith.