🇨🇦 Sea to Sky Highway: One of the World's Most Scenic Drives 🏔️

Voted by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful routes in the world, this journey showcases British Columbia’s most stunning coastal and mountain landscapes! Save this full guide to make the most of your Sea to Sky adventure 👇 🚗 Day 1: Vancouver → Squamish Route: Downtown Vancouver → North Vancouver → Horseshoe Bay → Porteau Cove Provincial Park → Sea to Sky Gondola → Squamish 🌉 North Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Walk North America’s highest suspension bridge (135m)! Soar above the rainforest canopy and breathe in the fresh forest air 🌲🌉 💡 Tip: Arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds. Ticket: $66 CAD (pricey but worth it!) ⛵ Horseshoe Bay: Start of Highway 99 💙 Sapphire-blue waters + snow-capped mountain reflections = picture perfect! 🍟 Grab fish & chips at Pudgie’s Pizza and watch ferries glide into the harbour 🛳️ 📸 Hidden photo spot: Walk toward the pebble beach from Horseshoe Bay Village — Bowen Island in the background = Insta gold! 🌊 Porteau Cove Provincial Park: Best diving spot in Howe Sound! Explore sunken ships 🚢 and coral reefs, or enjoy a sunset picnic on the shore 🌅 📷 Photo tip: Use a wide-angle for the fjord, telephoto for seals popping up! 🚠 Sea to Sky Gondola: 10-minute ride to 885m summit! 360° views of Howe Sound + Stawamus Chief Mountain 🏔️ Don’t miss the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge (100m long, heart-racing views!) 🥾 Summit activities: Hike Panorama Trail (1.6 km, easy + gorgeous lake/mountain views) Sip BC ice wine at Summit Lodge while gazing at glaciers 🍷❄️ 🎫 *Ticket: $41.95/adult — book online to skip lines!* 🚗 Day 2: Squamish → Whistler Route: Shannon Falls → Garibaldi Provincial Park → Whistler Village → Return 💦 Shannon Falls: Canada’s 3rd tallest waterfall (335m)! 💧 Best flow in March during snowmelt — just a 20-min walk to the viewpoint. 🥾 Bonus: Hidden trail leads to Stawamus Chief — a rock climber’s dream! 🏞️ Garibaldi Provincial Park: Hiker’s paradise! Try Cheakamus Lake Trail (4 km round trip) — glacial lakes, wildflowers, and mountain reflections 🏞️✨ 🎒 Gear: Hiking boots + light puffer (chilly up high!), bear spray in summer ⛷️ Whistler Village Highlights: PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola: World’s longest unsupported cable car — connects Whistler + Blackcomb mountains 🚡 Summer: Mountain biking 🚵, white-water rafting 🌊 Winter: Ski Olympic-grade slopes 🎿❄️ 🌟 Every moment on the Sea to Sky Highway is wallpaper-worthy! Tag your travel buddy and hit the road 🚗💨 #SeaToSky #ExploreBC #VancouverTravel #ScenicDrive #Whistler #NatureLovers #TravelGoals