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Road Trip Vancouver to Whistler – Sea-to-Sky Highway

Vancouver Whistler
125
km
2h
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

The Sea-to-Sky Highway (Hwy 99) between Vancouver and Whistler is rated among the world's most scenic drives by National Geographic. It hugs Howe Sound fjord, climbs the Coast Mountains foothills and ends at Whistler resort.

Must-stops: Shannon Falls (BC's 3rd-highest waterfall, 335 m), Stawamus Chief (700-m granite monolith, world's 2nd-largest after Gibraltar), Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, and Brandywine Falls (70 m). Whistler-Blackcomb is North America's biggest ski resort with 200 runs.

Points of Interest

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    Shannon Falls
    335 m, the third-highest waterfall in BC, 60 km from Vancouver.
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    Stawamus Chief
    A 700 m granite monolith for climbing and hiking.
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    Sea to Sky Gondola
    A gondola from Squamish to a suspension bridge and lookout.
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    Whistler-Blackcomb
    The largest ski resort in North America, with 200 runs.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Adit Creek
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Adit Lakes
Lake
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Alberta Creek
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Alec Lake
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Alice Lake
Lake
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Allan Creek
Stream
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Alouette River
River
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Alpha Creek
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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STAWAMUS CHIEF PARK
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STAWAMUS CHIEF PROTECTED AREA
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Alta Lake Islands
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SHANNON FALLS PARK
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GREEN LAKE
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Westside Trail Parking
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Squamsih Harbour South
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Crumpit Woods trails reserve
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Tantalus Landing Marine Site
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MURRIN PARK
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BLACKCOMB GLACIER PARK
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East Shore Watts Point
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Vancouver
  • Destination Whistler
  • Distance 125 km
  • Duration 2h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
mountain Skiing Fjord Iconic waterfall epic Hiking

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