
Your Trip from Sea to the Sky
Route: Vancouver → Shannon Falls → Squamish → Whistler → Vancouver
Experience: Stunning mountain views, waterfalls, gondola rides & village exploration
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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12:00 PM – Snack break at the café on Blackcomb Mountain, soaking in the breathtaking scenery.
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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.
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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.
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3:00 PM – Depart Whistler for Vancouver
Begin your drive back, retracing the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway.
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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.
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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