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Experience British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Highway on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Vancouver and Whistler. Commentary plays automatically, and the route can be enjoyed in either direction.
Highlights include LIONS BAY, PORTEAU COVE, BRITANNIA MINE, SHANNON FALLS, SEA TO SKY GONDOLA, STAWAMUS CHIEF, SQUAMISH and WHISTLER. Hear stories of Howe Sound, glaciers, railways, mining and coastal mountain life.
Start whenever you like, pause for viewpoints or attractions and finish at your own pace. Check DriveBC for current Highway 99 conditions. Download before departure; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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British Columbia (Pass by)
SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY. Begin a spectacular drive between Vancouver and Whistler, with stories that play automatically along Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains.
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To start the tour from Vancouver, simply head north on Highway 1 over the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. The route will merge into Highway 99, which takes you all the way to Whistler.
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You'll be driving through an area known as the Northshore, which refers to the districts of West & North Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains.
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The two hundred and forty kilometer long body of water is an arm of the Salish Sea that separates Vancouver Island from where we are now, the mainland. The Georgia Strait is also known as... we'll tell you.
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You'll hear why, though neither of those two mountains are named Cypress, the name 'Cypress Mountain' comes from.
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Cypress Provincial Park has some incredible trails if you have the time. The Trail System includes parts of the Baden Powell Trail in the North and the Howe Sound Crest Trail in the south. On a nice clear day, the views are magnificent.
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So as we will be driving Highway 99 for a while, it's the perfect time to tell you a bit about it.....
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Lions Bay (Pass by)
You'll hear about the Lions Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue Team which was established following a series of landslides in the early 1980s.
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We highly recommend a quick stop at the Porteau Cove Road Lookout, just off the highway, to get a bird’s eye view of our next point of interest.
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You can hear how the name Anvil Island came about, on June 14th, 1792, when Captain George Vancouver picked up his feather pen and wrote in his journal….
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'Howe Sound', a roughly triangular sound that joins a network of fjords boasts of being North America's southernmost fjord. We'll tell you the difference between a Fjord, Sound & Bight!
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Britannia Mine Museum (Pass by)
Just look for a huge white building on the side of the mountain with a Britannia Mine Museum sign! We'll tell you some of it's history. It also makes a great stop if you have time.
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Murrin Provincial Park, the perfect pit stop! There is lots of parking and public washrooms on site. The Murrin Park Loop Trail is also known for a pictograph which is a.... we'll tell you.
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Alright, so this point of interest is kind of like one of those Russian dolls. You open up the big one, and there's... hear about it!
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Hear what Shannon Falls claim to fame is. If you are a fan of waterfalls we highly recommend you check this one out.
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Sea To Sky Gondola (Pass by)
Now, if you want to get your heart pumping and the adrenaline going....this Point of Interest should do it!
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We'll tell you what Stawamus Chief Mountain is and how it got its name.
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Squamish (Pass by)
Billed as the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada,” it is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. We’ll tell you a bit about its past.
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Hear the interesting history behind the berm and rail spur line, built on the western and eastern sides of the central estuary, and how it has been changed.
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Hear why this park is one of the most significant areas of wintering bald eagles in North America.
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We'll take you to another amazing viewpoint called Tantalus Lookout where you can check out the “tantalizing” mountains.
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They played an important role in the oral history passed down amongst the Squamish First-Nations. Hear one of those stories.
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Brandywine Falls Provincial Park (Pass by)
We'll tell you about this spectacular natural feature. Or better yet, a short 15 minute walk will lead you to a viewing platform perched high on the edge of a volcanic escarpment.
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Whistler Mountain (Pass by)
Hear what "Whistler Mountain" used to be called and why the name was changed. Guess what it's named after now? Don't worry we will tell you.
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We'll tell you how the effort of the games organizing committee to ensure snow for the opening day could have qualified as an Olympic event in its own right!
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Technically it's called 'Alta Creek', but everyone knows it by it's much more idyllic and fun to "sing" name!
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Whistler (Pass by)
Whistler's roots can be traced back to a British Royal Navy survey in the 1860s. You'll hear some of its history and how its faring today.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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