Brackendale, British Columbia

Brackendale
—  Community  —
Location of Brackendale in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°45′51″N 123°8′51″W
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Region	Sunshine Coast
Regional district	Squamish-Lillooet
Government
• Governing body	District of Squamish
• Mayor	Greg Gardner
Elevation	40 m (130 ft)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
Highways	99

Brackendale is a small community in the Canadian province of British Columbia just north of Squamish town centre, but still within the District of Squamish. It is located near the confluence of the Squamish River and the Cheakamus River. It is intersected primarily by Government Road and Depot Road. The CN railway (formerly BC Rail) traverses it north–south. It includes the remarkable "'Eagle Run" area, the wintering home of thousands of Bald eagles.

Climate

The climate of Brackendale is mild and dry in the summertime and mild and damp in the winter. The coastal maritime climate is moderated by the surrounding Coast Mountains and the nearby Howe Sound.

History

Brackendale was named for Thomas Hirst Bracken, Squamish’s first Postmaster.

Brackendale is served by two schools in the Sea to Sky School District (48); Brackendale Elementary School and Don Ross Secondary School.

Brackendale is also the location of the Squamish airport (CYSE), with a runway long enough to handle light planes and helicopters.

The Brackendale Art Gallery, owned by artists Thor and Dorte Froslev, is a major cultural institution in the region, featuring local artists and visiting exhibitions.

External links

• Brackendale Art Gallery
• Brackendale Eagles website
• BCGNIS Query Results
• Imagine the Sea to Sky Corridor, part of Simon Fraser University's Imagine BC series