Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Trace the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, where Howe Sound, waterfalls and Coast Mountain peaks line the drive. Allow about 1½–2 hours for the 120 km route, plus any optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 27 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 30+ Tripvia audio stories, including Porteau Cove, Britannia Mine, Shannon Falls, Squamish, Brandywine Falls and Whistler. Travel in either direction in your own vehicle at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays along the route, with a live map to follow. Download before departure for offline use; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Gondola rides, museum admission and other optional attractions are separate, and opening hours or park access can change. Check Highway 99 conditions before traveling.

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   British Columbia

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   Drive the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, with coastal and mountain stories along the way.

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   Cross the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge toward North Vancouver to join the Sea to Sky route.

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   Vancouver’s North Shore sets the scene with forested mountains rising above the Salish Sea.

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   Look across the Strait of Georgia, the broad waterway between mainland BC and Vancouver Island.

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   Cypress Mountain is a popular year-round recreation area above the North Shore.

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   Cypress Provincial Park is an optional detour for forest trails and wide Howe Sound views.

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   Sea to Sky Highway

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   Follow Highway 99 as it winds between Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains.

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   Lions Bay

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   Lions Bay is a small seaside village framed by steep slopes and Howe Sound.

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   Porteau Cove Road Lookout offers an optional stop for sweeping views over Howe Sound.

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    Spot Anvil Island offshore and enjoy the rugged island scenery of Howe Sound.

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    Howe Sound opens into a dramatic coastal fjord landscape of islands, cliffs and water.

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    Britannia Mine Museum

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    Britannia Mine Museum is an optional stop that brings the region’s copper-mining history to life; admission is separate.

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    Murrin Provincial Park is an optional break beside Browning Lake and forest trails.

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    Watts Point reveals the volcanic history behind this stretch of the Sea to Sky coast.

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    An optional short walk leads to a dramatic view of Shannon Falls, subject to park access.

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    Sea To Sky Gondola

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    The Sea to Sky Gondola is an optional paid attraction with elevated views over Howe Sound.

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    Stawamus Chief rises above Squamish as one of the region’s iconic granite landmarks.

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    Squamish

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    Squamish is a lively mountain town known for climbing, trails and coastal scenery.

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    The Squamish Estuary and Spit reveal a rich meeting place of river, sea and bird habitat.

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    View Brackendale Eagles Park from the Eagle Run dyke; the park itself has no road access and winter entry is restricted.

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    Pause at Tantalus Lookout for an optional view of the jagged Tantalus Range.

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    Mount Garibaldi dominates the skyline above Squamish and carries deep cultural significance.

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    Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

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    Brandywine Falls is an optional park stop with a short walk to viewpoints above the waterfall; stay on marked trails.

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    Whistler Mountain rises over the resort village and offers year-round alpine scenery.

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    Whistler Olympic Park is an optional Callaghan Valley detour with 2010 Winter Games heritage and seasonal activities.

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    The River of Golden Dreams, also called Alta Creek, winds through Whistler’s wetlands and lakes.

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    Whistler

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    Whistler’s pedestrian village and surrounding peaks make a memorable finish or starting point.

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, viewpoints, gondolas and museum interiors have variable access and surfaces, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Brackendale Eagles Park is viewed from outside its boundary; Brandywine Falls requires an optional walk and has seasonal vehicle access. Check Highway 99, park and attraction conditions before travel.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.