Just over twenty years ago, after experiencing the hustle of bustle of Vancouver ‘West End’ city life, we started looking for a place to settle down and have a family. Designer idealists, and still working in the urban environment, we wanted to move to an ocean town, close to the slopes, close to the ferries and close to the wilderness. The choice to move to Squamish became obvious pretty quickly and over the years our sleepy little town has grown into a bit of an economic hub in our valley corridor. Cultivating a life magnetized by our surroundings, we are now fully entrenched in the local “Sea to Sky” lifestyle that merges work & play with arts, culture, sports and solitude. Our active modest family, comprising of artist mom, electrician dad, 15 year old lucky boy and heeler ‘Ginja-Roo’ are excited to share our amazing community with you!

Artist Toby Jaxon affirms, “Nature is alive with vibrating colour and animating spirit; this observation is confirmed in the views I enjoy from my own backyard and informs many of my canvasses.” Her compositions are derived from vastness and mystery of nature. The under-painting lurks, popping sporadically, enough to persuade unification through the entire piece. Forward she develops a relationship of naïve colour shapes, in a variety of sometimes thick deliberate strokes, creating a dynamic rendition, a shock effect that changes the visual experience. Toby Jaxon’s canvas scenes flourish in vivid contrasting colour and multiple perspective.

Toby Jaxon & David Mell purchased this house in 2006

The diversity of Squamish, in every sense, inspires passion! We decided on this unique place, the outdoor rec capital of Canada, as our home because “Squamish redefines the essence of work, life, learning and play” in a no-traffic environment (except for the epic Aug. Squamish Valley Music Festival)! Surrounded by the tranquil coastal mountains, Squamish is located on the Pacific Ocean at the north end of Howe Sound fjord, in close proximity to Vancouver to the south and the resort of Whistler to the north (less than 40 minutes either way)…to former 2010 Olympic sites! The steep, rugged terrain offers breathtaking views from every neighbourhood in Squamish and super spectacular natural attractions abound. Now, if you want to experience access to formerly inaccessible terrain, then all you have to do is take a ride up the brand new world-class attraction -- the Sea to Sky Gondola! Skwxwu7mesh, meaning 'Mother of the Wind', was originally settled by the indigenous Squamish Nation. Now home to over 17,000 residence, the corridor has always been rich in arts and culture. The region also features the historical Britannia Mine Museum, the West Coast Heritage Park and the Brackendale Eagle Festival starring one of the greatest concentrations of wintering bald eagles in the world (walking distance from our house). Like the meaning, Squamish has more high performance sailing days on the water than most other places in North America! Tourism is an increasingly important part of the town's economy, with an emphasis on outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy ‘cool’ sports such as skiing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing…or ‘hot’ sports like golfing, salmon fishing, kite or stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, bouldering, biking or simply relaxing on the soft sandy beaches of multiple nearby lakes and rivers -- there is a never-ending list of activities available right outside the door of our Sunrise Suite.

Why did we buy this year round sun-filled home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the most desirable neighborhood of Squamish? For starters it’s centrally located and very easy to get to from Highway 99, nestled in the mountain valley just minutes from access to hiking, mountain biking or fishing. Our home, situated in a walking friendly flat neighborhood is just a short stroll to lots of amenities such as shopping, groceries, coffee shops, spas, post office, liquor store, pubs and about a dozen restaurants!

We certainly enjoy having a large backyard filled with mature evergreens, blooming wisteria, magnolia and fruit trees, fully fenced to contain welcome furry friends.

Although our suite is not officially accessible, it is located on the main level (of our 2 story home) which makes for easy entry for persons with limited mobility. We also have a large driveway with plenty of parking.