Find what you need for your computer or electronics with low-cost prices

The Squamish Hotspot houses a small computer recycling program and used computer store   The program is run by volunteers at the Hotspot.  We take donations of used technology, evaluate & refurbish it for sale in our store!   We try to keep our sale prices low so that those in need of a computer can afford them.   For Computers, we wipe hard drives to ensure donor privacy before refurbishing.   The system is cleaned, tested for basic functionality and then Linux Mint is installed before it is put out for sale.

Drop-in computer technical support is available on a limited and by-donation basis on most Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Currently accepting

We are currently accepting the following items in low volumes and if they are in good working order and not too old (about 6 years old or newer):

• Working Laptops
• Cell Phones
• Tablets
• Small computer peripherals (i.e. headphones, wireless mice, external hard drives, etc.) if they are in good working order.

Currently not accepting

• Desktops
• Laptops with hardware problems
• Printers.
• Older hardware (originally bought more than about 6 or 7 years ago).
• Hardware that not in good working.

The fall 2025 robotics program graduation date is Nov 16th. Join our events mailing list to be notified for the next intake!  

This free course is an 8-week program introducing coding, building circuits, and using a microcontroller to interact with different kinds of sensors.

Taught by Gabriel Robinson-Leith. Gabriel graduated from the Engineering Physics program at UBC in 2022. He has previously participated in electricity and circuit courses for girl guides (1-2 grades).

We need more volunteers who could help us maintain our bookstore. If you are interested, click the button below and fill out our volunteer application form.

Volunteers get one free book per shift!