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Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour
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About This Tour
Travel the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway with priority access to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, where breathtaking views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding peaks await. Continue to Whistler for free time to explore at your own pace or join the optional walking tour before returning to Vancouver after an unforgettable day of mountain scenery.
- Dedicated local step-on guide
- Optional guided walking tour through Whistler Village
- Priority access to the Sea to Sky Gondola
- One-of-a-kind photo opportunity with a 2010 Winter Olympic Torch in front of the Olympic Rings in Whistler Village
- Complimentary bottled water and umbrellas provided
- Dedicated local step-on guide
- Optional guided walking tour through Whistler Village
- Priority access to the Sea to Sky Gondola
- One-of-a-kind photo opportunity with a 2010 Winter Olympic Torch in front of the Olympic Rings in Whistler Village
- Complimentary bottled water and umbrellas provided
What's Included
✓ Included
- Step-on Guide
- Booster seat available upon request
- Wheelchair available upon request
✗ Not Included
- Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options)
Itinerary
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Your "Fire & Ice Adventure" begins as you depart downtown Vancouver, passing the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver, with a beautiful view of the Burrard Inlet. Journey north to Sea-to-Sky Highway, passing Horseshoe Bay.
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Travel the world-famous Sea-to-Sky Highway with your dedicated local step-on guide. Discover how glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the Pacific Ocean shaped one of Canada's most spectacular landscapes while enjoying breathtaking views of Howe Sound, North America's southernmost fjord. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating stories about the region's geology, Indigenous history, wildlife, and local communities.
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Enjoy priority access to the Sea to Sky Gondola and ascend to the summit of Habrich Ridge. Take in panoramic views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding mountain peaks before exploring the Summit Lodge, scenic walking trails, cantilevered viewing platforms, and the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
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Continue north through Squamish, Canada's outdoor recreation capital, before passing through Brackendale, known as the Eagle Capital of the World and home to one of the largest gatherings of bald eagles each winter.
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Discover Whistler, the world-famous mountain resort and pedestrian village that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Choose how you'd like to experience the village. Join our included optional guided walking tour to uncover Whistler's history, Olympic legacy, public art, hidden gems, and local stories, or enjoy free time to browse boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and restaurants, or take photos with the iconic Olympic Rings.
Choose how you'd like to experience the village. Join our included optional guided walking tour to uncover Whistler's history, Olympic legacy, public art, hidden gems, and local stories, or enjoy free time to browse boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and restaurants, or take photos with the iconic Olympic Rings.
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Stop at one of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor's most spectacular viewpoints for incredible views of the Tantalus Mountain Range and its glaciers. It's the perfect place to capture unforgettable photos while learning about the powerful forces that shaped these rugged peaks.
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Visit British Columbia's third-highest waterfall as glacier-fed waters cascade 335 metres down dramatic granite cliffs. A short walk brings you close to the base of the falls, where your guide shares the area's fascinating natural and local history.
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Relax as you journey back along the Sea-to-Sky Highway from a new perspective, with sweeping ocean views stretching across Howe Sound. Pass through West Vancouver and North Vancouver before crossing the iconic Lions Gate Bridge and returning to downtown Vancouver, completing a day filled with unforgettable mountain scenery and natural wonders. To thank you for joining us to Victoria, our guide will hand out beautifully designed, nature postcard souvenirs created by a local artist in Squamish.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage of the bus.
- Coach bus kneels for easier entry and exit.
- Water bottles provided.