Seniors Resources
The 55 Activity Centre
Offers programming opportunities for health and wellness, visual and performing arts, social opportunities and events, education, and intergenerational connections for Squamish’s diverse population across a wide range of ages, interests, and abilities. The 55 offers a welcoming space for adults and those 55+ to meet and connect with other locals. visit website
Shannon Falls Assisted Living
Our neighbours for the next step on our continuum. Shannon Falls is the only Assisted or Independent Living community in Squamish that offers hospitality services for seniors.
SAFER Subsidy Program for Seniors
Lower income seniors, aged 60+ renting in the private market may be eligible for a rent supplement through SAFER. It is a main source of subsidy for tenants.
* To apply use this Application Form.
Sea to Sky Community Services Society
Riverstones Development offers housing options in Squamish.
Hilltop House Complex Care facility in Squamish
Long term care facility. 82 Private and 2 semi-private rooms with 85 complex care beds and 1 Respite bed.
Hospice Palliative Care – Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice
The hospice has four private rooms, each with home-like features and amenities as well as ceiling lifts and electric beds. We have a team of experienced care providers including nurses, doctors, counsellors and volunteers who provide extra support .
Sea to Sky Better at Home
Offers support services to help seniors with simple non-medical day-to-day tasks, making it easier for them to stay in their own homes, remain independent, socialize and stay connected to their community.
Services: light housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping, friendly visiting, minor home repairs, yard work and snow shovelling.
Helping Hands Food Programs and Solutions
The Market is a new grocery-store style experience created to make healthier food more available to the community, de-stigmatize the use of food banks and reduce food waste. Food at the market is available at no cost or by donation. You can choose to make the Market your choice for grocery shopping to contribute to this project and help save the planet.
* Partnered with the Squamish Food Bank Society
Better Meals
A healthy foods service provider that prepare and deliver delicious meals to your door. The dietary needs of seniors are our speciality area due to the extensive experience we have in preparing food for the elderly and the expert input we receive from qualified dietitians.
Squamish General Hospital
A 20-bed acute care facility providing services that include general medicine and surgery, obstetrics, palliative care, physiotherapy, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, ambulatory care, chemotherapy, emergency.
District of Squamish
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Squamish Public Transit
BCTransit’s handyDART
HandyDART is TransLink's door-to-door, shared-ride service for people who are unable to navigate conventional public transit without assistance.
* To apply use this Application Form.
Vancouver Coastal Health Support
Home support services can be provided on a short-term basis, such as after leaving the hospital or as part of end-of-life care, or over a longer period, such as several months or years.
Squamish Mental Health
We provide support to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues.
Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Brennan Park Recreation Centre consists of an ice arena, aquatic centre, sports fields, outdoor gym, tennis courts and a community centre with activities rooms.
The Men’s Shed
The Squamish Men’s Shed is a group of senior men with a woodworking workshop who volunteer their time on non-profit community projects.