Squamish Population 2026

Squamish has a population of 23,819, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Squamish (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,819

Rank in Canada

#203

Coordinates

49.70°N, 123.16°W

~5 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,533 km

2,194 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45

Cities near Squamish

Vancouver662,248 people · ~50 km away
Burnaby249,125 people · ~50 km away
Coquitlam148,625 people · ~53 km away
Richmond209,937 people · ~59 km away
Surrey568,322 people · ~70 km away
Langley132,603 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Squamish?

Squamish has a population of 23,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Squamish in?

Squamish is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Squamish the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,533 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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