# BC Timber Sales Opens Squamish Timber Auction

BC Timber Sales Branch is offering a 24-month scale timber sale licence for an estimated 18,614 m³ of coniferous timber across approximately 28.6 hectares near Swift Creek, Squamish. This is a provincial timber auction, not a government purchase of goods or services. Bids are restricted to registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 4 or Category 5, with a bonus bid submitted for the competitive volume. Bids are due October 26, 2026, at 11:15 AM—23 days from October 3, 2026.

- Eligible Category 4 and Category 5 enterprises can assess the timber volume and licence terms to determine whether to submit a competitive bonus bid before the deadline.
- The 24-month term and estimated volume provide bidders with a defined opportunity to plan harvesting and operations near Swift Creek; the signal does not state a licence value or minimum bid.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- BC Timber Sales Branch (BC Timber Sales)
- Government of British Columbia

### Sources
- [24-month timber sale licence for an estimated 18,614 m³ of coniferous timber near Swift Creek, Squamish](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17198433) - British Columbia BCBid