Winter Sea to Sky
Overview
Print PageRoute - 1248 km / 775 mi
Day | Location | Distance | Duration |
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01 | Vancouver to Squamish | 64 km / 40 mi | Approx. 52 minutes |
02 | Squamish to Whistler | 60 km / 37 mi | Approx. 45 minutes |
03 | Whistler | ||
04 | -- | ||
05 | Whistler to Sun Peaks | 356 km / 221 mi | Approx. 4 hours 33 minutes |
06 | Sun Peaks Resort | ||
07 | Sun Peaks Resort to Silver Star Mountain Resort | 192 km / 119 mi | Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes |
08 | Silver Star Mountain Resort | ||
09 | -- | ||
10 | Silver Star to Big White Ski Resort | 124 km / 77 mi | Approx. 1 hour 52 minutes |
11 | Big White Mountain | ||
12 | Big White to Vancouver | 452 km / 281 mi | Approx. 5 hours 20 minutes |
Vancouver to Squamish
Squamish to Whistler
Whistler
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort to Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star to Big White Ski Resort
Big White Mountain
Big White to Vancouver
Trip Details
Only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, you’ll find Grouse Mountain, offering 26 runs of skiing and snowboarding, along with snowshoeing and skating. A multitude of summer activities are also popular here.
As you head north on Highway 99 to Britannia Beach, stop at the Britannia Mine Museum where you can travel back through time in a unique British Columbia copper mine. Continuing to Shannon Falls, which is 6 times higher than Niagara Falls. Short trails lead to several excellent views of the Falls from the parking lot in Shannon Falls Provincial Park.
After visiting Shannon Falls, be sure to stop at the Sea to Sky Gondola. Glide above the town of Squamish as you enjoy incredible views of Howe Sound, Squamish Chief Mountain and Shannon Falls.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Britannia Mine Museum
- Sea to Sky Gondola
- Rope Runner Aerial Adventure
- Capilano River RV Park
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Grouse Mountain
- Talaysay Tours
Continue north on Highway 99 and just before arriving in Whistler, look out for the turn-off to Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. The spectacular 70-metre waterfall for which the park is named is best seen from the viewpoint which also presents some marvelous views of Daisy Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Arrive in Whistler, a genuine winter wonderland offering endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors. From recognized winter activities to zip-lining and bungee jumping – it’s all right here.
CanaDream Club partner campground, Whistler RV Park and Campground is only 18km south of Whistler - you may like to stay there. Riverside Resort in Whistler is another option and spreads over 40 acres of lawns, forest and green-space offering year-round camping. They also have a café with incredible breakfast.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Canadian Outback Rafting
- MTN Fun Basecamp
- Paradise Valley Campground
- Backroads Whistler
- Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.
- Canadian Wilderness Adventure
- Squamish Lil’way Cultural Centre
- Riverside Resort Park
- Rope Runner Aerial Adventure Park
- Sea to Sky Gondola
- Canadian Wilderness Adventures
The gondola links Whistler Mountain’s Roundhouse Lodge with Blackcomb Mountain's Rendezvous Restaurant and holds the world record for the longest free span between two towers at just over 3km.
If zip-lining is something you've always wanted to try, Ziptrek Ecotours are open year-round and offer four different zip-lining tours close to the Whistler downtown area. Download the CanaDream app for information about discounts.
Consider taking a 3-hour Dogsled trip into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley with Canadian Wilderness Adventures. For an exhilarating and breathtaking adventure, let Blackcomb Helicopters take you over the peaks of Whistler/Blackcomb to view the spectacular scenery from above.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Canadian Outback Rafting
- MTN Fun Basecamp
- Paradise Valley Campground
- Backroads Whistler
- Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.
- Canadian Wilderness Adventure
- Squamish Lil’way Cultural Centre
- Riverside Resort Park
- Audain Art Museum
- Backroads Whistler
- Blackcomb Helicopters
- Whistler Olympic Park
- Whistler Sliding Centre
On your way, you’ll drive through the Pemberton Valley, threaded with rivers and steep walled alpine valleys punctuated with glacier-fed lakes. Hidden in the hills are many natural hot springs, some popular and some kept secret. Be sure to ask locals for the best place to go and soak. While in Pemberton, check to see if the Pemberton Distillery is offering Tasting and Tours that day. These offer a fascinating insight into the handcrafted production of artisan spirits.
From Pemberton, the highway becomes the Duffy Lake Road (Highway 99), winding through the most spectacular of the Coast Mountain peaks.
Your first Okanagan ski resort stop will be Sun Peaks, near Kamloops.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Blackcomb Helicopters
- Hitch n Rail Resort
- BC Wildlife Park
- Fraser Cove Campground and Guest Cottage
- Sun Peaks Resort
Three mountains surround a European-style, ski-through village filled with quaint shops, cafés and eateries. Sun Peaks has an abundance of activities and events for both on and off the slopes.
CanaDream Partners:
- Sun Peaks Resort
- BC Wildlife Park Kamloops
- Paddle Surfit (Available May to October)
- Lakeside Heffley Hideaway(Open May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend)
- Pinegrove Campground & RV Park(Open mid May to mid September)
Silver Star Mountain's picturesque Victorian-style resort has over 3,282 acres of ski and snowboard terrain spreading across 4 mountain faces. It’s a brilliant hill for families and has a terrain park. Overnight RV Parking is available without services.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Silver Star Mountain Resort
- Canadian Wildlife Museum
- O’Keefe Ranch RV Park
- Cedar Falls Campground
100 km of Cross Country trails and excellent conditions draw the world's elite to train here. An average snowfall of 700cm of champagne dry powder produces reliable fine conditions from late November to mid April.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Silver Star Mountain Resort
- Predator Ridge Golf Resort(April to September)
Big White Ski Resort is a great destination for all types of skiers and snowboarders, offering wide expansive terrain, light dry powder, short lift lines and modern facilities. The Big White Village is home to the most ski-in/ski-out accommodations in Canada.
Overnight on the designated RV Parking Lot at the base of the mountain.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Big White Ski Resort
- The Orchard RV Retreat
- Wood Lake RV Park & Marina
- Holiday Park Resort
- Myra Canyon Adventure Park(Open May to November)
- Myra Canyon Bicycle Rental and Tours Inc
The ski area is situated on the side of Big White Mountain and offers terrain suited to span the whole spectrum of ability levels. The resort is an excellent family destination offering a wide array of family-friendly activities, including snowshoeing, tubing, skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides and Nordic skiing.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Big White Ski Resort
Enjoy a drive on Highway 97C through the Cascade Range over the Coquihalla Summit (1,244 m) to Hope where you head east to Vancouver along either Highway 1 or Highway 7.
Travel through the fields and dairy farms of the lower Fraser Valley. Overnight in the greater Vancouver area as your tour comes to an end. We have partner campgrounds here to choose from so be sure to download our CanaDream app to take advantage of available discounts.
CanaDream Club Partners:
- Coquihalla Campground
- Pacific Border RV Park
- Peace Arch RV Park
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Burnaby Cariboo R.V. Park
- Metropolis at Metrotown
- Coast Hotels
- Steveston Seabreeze Adventures
- Vancouver Whale Watch
- Quality Hotel Airport
- Accent Inn Vancouver
- Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver
- Landsea Tours & Adventures
- Off The Eaten Track – Olympic Village Food Tour
- Off The Eaten Track – Railtown Urban Eats Tour
- Sandman Vancouver City Centre
- WESTCOAST Sightseeing – 24 Hour Hop on Hop Off
- Vancouver Lookout
- Cycle City Tours and Rentals
- Harbour Air Seaplanes
- Harbour Cruises Ltd.
- Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Talaysay Tours
- Capilano River RV Park
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Grouse Mountain