From Sea-to-Sky to Whistler
Whistler is located an hour and a half north of Vancouver and the drive along the Sea-to-Sky highway (BC Hwy 99) is a must-see on anyone's trip to the West Coast. Views of beautiful Howe Sound, the Cheakamus Valley and Garibaldi Provincial Park among others make this highway one of the most photogenic in British Columbia.
Furry Creek Golf Course
Furry Creek Golf and Country Clubis one of the most challenging and stunning golf courses on the West Coast. See the picturesque signature hole from the highway.
Britannia Beach
Pull over for a snack and browse the Native arts and crafts in this small highwayside community. If you have some time, take a look at the BC Museum of Mining and explore the history of resources in the province.
Shannon Falls
BC's third highest waterfall, Shannon Falls cascades 335 metres down Mount Habrich in stunning fashion making it a worthwhile stop on your journey. Trails wind through Shannon Falls Provincial Park and picnic tables provide the perfect opportunity to stop for a bite of lunch.
Stawamus Chief
Known by locals simply as "The Chief", this natural wonder is the second largest granite monolith in the world and is a haven for rockclimbers and hikers looking for a challenge or a pleasant way to spend a day outdoors. Whether you choose to hike up the back side and take in the views (4 hours roundtrip) or stay at the base and gaze at the climbers as they navigate the crags and cracks, the Stawamus Chief is definitely worth stopping at.
Squamish
Claiming to be the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, Squamish lives up to the name by providing opportunities to hike, windsurf, golf, mountain bike and more all in one day. Squamish is a vacation in itself. Just north of Squamish is the community of Brackendale which hosts one of the world's largest gatherings of bald eagles. During the fall, thousands of eagles are known to line the banks of local rivers to feed on spawning salmon. Keep your eyes peeled for these beautiful birds soaring overhead.
Brandywine Falls
This picture perfect 70 metre waterfall is a short walk along a trail from the Brandywine Falls Provincial Park parking lot making it an ideal spot to stop on your Sea-to-Sky tour. The viewpoint from above the waterfall is simply spectacular.
Whistler
A visit to this world class, four-season resort is a must on anyone's Vancouver vacation. Whistler offers visitors an endless list of activities to take part in regardless when you visit. Biking, skiing, rafting, snowshoeing, hiking or even a tour of the forest. Plus stay for a meal at one of the many restaurants or shop to your heart's content in the charming Village. Or extend your Sea-to-Sky tour by staying in one of Whistler's luxury accommodations and find out why it is known to be one of the best mountain resorts in North America. Whistler can't be beat.
Back to Vancouver
The best part about the Sea-to-Sky tour is that it is all so close. The trip back to Vancouver takes less then 2 hours and you get to experience the scenery from a whole new angle. The perfect way to spend a day or two.
If you would like to explore the Sea-to-Sky highway but want us to do the driving, take a look at our Whistler Resort Tour.
