The District of Squamish is reviewing plans for a temporary “Pop-Up Village” at the Oceanfront that would include food trucks, a waterfront sauna, and a 16-metre monument made from salvaged scaffolding.
The district has received a delegated development permit application for the interim destination, which is intended to activate the waterfront area while the permanent retail village is planned and built. The project would support the existing House of Lager brewery and draw visitors to the water’s edge year-round, according to the application.
The proposal includes space for four food trucks, a grab-and-go coffee shop in a converted shipping container, and lawn games for casual recreation. The coffee shop container would be converted into a raised DJ booth for festivals and community events.
A waterfront sauna would introduce a wellness component and preview future amenity offerings planned for the site. Covered walkways would provide weather protection during the shoulder seasons. The application also calls for a temporary gravel parking lot with approximately 76 vehicle stalls, along with covered bike parking for 40 bicycles. The site currently has 60 existing parking stalls.
The centrepiece would be a 16-metre marquee monument constructed from scaffolding materials salvaged from the Cheekye Barrier. The structure is designed to serve as a visible landmark and beacon for the village.
According to the application, the pop-up village aims to build anticipation for the future retail development, strengthen connections between residents and the waterfront, and test programming and operational concepts that will inform long-term planning.
The parking provision exceeds the required 14.5 stalls, including four food truck stalls, 76 overflow spaces, 60 existing stalls, and bicycle parking.
