Route: Vancouver → Shannon Falls → Squamish → Whistler → Vancouver 

Experience: Stunning mountain views, waterfalls, gondola rides & village exploration

• 8:30 AM – Depart from Vancouver Hotel

Begin your journey along the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), one of the most scenic drives in Canada.

Enjoy coastal views, towering cliffs, and dense forests as you head north toward Whistler.

•  9:30 AM – Stop at Shannon Falls (30 min stop)

Arrive at Shannon Falls Provincial Park near Squamish.

Take a short, easy walk to view the 335-meter waterfall, BC’s third-highest.

Capture some photos of the cascading falls and stretch your legs before continuing.

•  10:15 AM – Stop at Squamish for a Snack (30 min stop)

Reach Squamish, known as the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada."

Grab a quick coffee or snack at a local café like The Ledge Café or Sunflower Bakery.

If time allows, enjoy views of The Chief, a towering granite rock popular with climbers.

• 11:30 AM – Arrive in Whistler & Take Gondola to Blackcomb Mountain

Head to Whistler Blackcomb and board the Blackcomb Gondola.

Enjoy panoramic views of alpine peaks and deep valleys as you ascend.

• 12:00 PM – Snack break at the café on Blackcomb Mountain, soaking in the breathtaking scenery.

• 12:30 PM – Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride & Olympic Rings Photo Stop

Take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the world’s longest free-standing gondola, linking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains.

Stop for a photo at the famous Olympic Rings, a legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

• 1:30 PM – Explore Whistler Village (1.5 hours)

Stroll through Whistler Village, a charming pedestrian-only alpine town.

Browse boutique shops, art galleries, and souvenir stores.

Option to enjoy a light lunch at a local restaurant like Earls, Cows Ice Cream, or Purebread Bakery.

• 3:00 PM – Depart Whistler for Vancouver

Begin your drive back, retracing the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway.

• 4:30 PM – Optional Coffee Stop in Squamish (15 min stop)

A quick coffee break or restroom stop at Backcountry Brewing or The Green Moustache Café.

• 6:00 PM – Arrive Back at Vancouver Hotel

 

End your day after a memorable alpine adventure!

 

Trip Highlights:

✔️ Shannon Falls & Squamish stopovers

✔️ Gondola rides & stunning mountain views

✔️ Olympic Rings & Whistler Village exploration

✔️ Relaxed return journey along the Sea-to-Sky Highway

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