Born in 1970 from the vision of the late Thor Froslev—a Danish longshoreman and local folk hero—the Brackendale Art Gallery (familiarly known as "The BAG") was built board-by-board using salvaged timbers and a deep love for the arts. For over five decades, it served as the "bohemian heart" of Squamish, acting as a sanctuary for artists, a stage for world-class musicians, and the headquarters for the Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival.

In 2023, a new chapter began when local entrepreneurs Adrian Blachut and Jessica Rigg (the team behind the beloved Zephyr Cafe) took the reins. Their mission has been a delicate balance of preservation and evolution—upgrading the infrastructure and food program while meticulously protecting the quirky, hand-crafted details that make the building a living piece of history.

Standing guard near the entrance is the gallery’s most whimsical landmark: The Brackendale Unicorn. This life-sized statue was commissioned by Thor Froslev decades ago and has become a beloved symbol of the venue’s "anything is possible" spirit.

Whether you are admiring the Wall of Faces (a collection of 118 concrete life-masks of community members), snapping a photo with the Unicorn, or listening to live music under the cedar beams, you are reminded that The BAG is more than just a gallery; it is a cultural clubhouse built on the belief that art and nature are the glue of a community. It remains the spiritual home of the "World Eagle Capital," where West Coast grit meets creative grace.