Squamish B.C. residents concerned about campers using trails as a bathroom

The Walmart in Squamish is telling a few dozen campers it is time to move along as residents complain there is a lack of facilities in town to deal with the campers.

Squamish’s reputation as an outdoor playground is known around the world but some residents are now demanding action to deal with some of the drawbacks.

RVs and campers are a common sight in town, often parking in the local Walmart lot.

The big box chain is known for allowing people to overnight in its parking lots across North America.

Now, the store is telling a few dozen campers it is time to move along as residents complain there is a lack of facilities in town to deal with the campers.

Residents say some of the campers are using the local trails are bathrooms and they are finding human waste left behind.

“I feel sorry for all the people that are camping, there’s nowhere to live,” resident Susan Henry said.

“But at the same time, we do need them to move on because there are no proper facilities for them.”

While some campers were reluctant to talk about their looming evictions, James Ducker told Global News he has lived in Squamish for 25 years, works six days a week and is just trying to survive.