Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

3.9(35)1 hour - 2 hoursEnglishWhistler, Canada

From

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.

Included

Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
One booking per vehicle
Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
Gondola, museum and other optional attraction admission
Parking fees at optional stops
In-person guide

What you'll do

British Columbia
Canada
Drive the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, with coastal and mountain stories along the way.
Cross the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge toward North Vancouver to join the Sea to Sky route
Vancouver’s North Shore sets the scene with forested mountains rising above the Salish Sea
Look across the Strait of Georgia, the broad waterway between mainland BC and Vancouver Island
Cypress Mountain is a popular year-round recreation area above the North Shore
Cypress Provincial Park is an optional detour for forest trails and wide Howe Sound views
Sea to Sky Highway
Highway 99, Canada
Follow Highway 99 as it winds between Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains.
Lions Bay
Lions Bay, Canada
Lions Bay is a small seaside village framed by steep slopes and Howe Sound.
Porteau Cove Road Lookout offers an optional stop for sweeping views over Howe Sound
Spot Anvil Island offshore and enjoy the rugged island scenery of Howe Sound
Howe Sound opens into a dramatic coastal fjord landscape of islands, cliffs and water
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach, Canada
Britannia Mine Museum is an optional stop that brings the region’s copper-mining history to life; admission is separate.
Murrin Provincial Park is an optional break beside Browning Lake and forest trails
Watts Point reveals the volcanic history behind this stretch of the Sea to Sky coast
An optional short walk leads to a dramatic view of Shannon Falls, subject to park access
Sea To Sky Gondola
36800 Highway 99, Squamish, Canada
The Sea to Sky Gondola is an optional paid attraction with elevated views over Howe Sound.
Stawamus Chief rises above Squamish as one of the region’s iconic granite landmarks
Squamish
Squamish, Canada
Squamish is a lively mountain town known for climbing, trails and coastal scenery.
The Squamish Estuary and Spit reveal a rich meeting place of river, sea and bird habitat
View Brackendale Eagles Park from the Eagle Run dyke; the park itself has no road access and winter entry is restricted
Pause at Tantalus Lookout for an optional view of the jagged Tantalus Range
Mount Garibaldi dominates the skyline above Squamish and carries deep cultural significance
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Highway 99, Whistler, Canada
Brandywine Falls is an optional park stop with a short walk to viewpoints above the waterfall; stay on marked trails.
Whistler Mountain rises over the resort village and offers year-round alpine scenery
Whistler Olympic Park is an optional Callaghan Valley detour with 2010 Winter Games heritage and seasonal activities
The River of Golden Dreams, also called Alta Creek, winds through Whistler’s wetlands and lakes
Whistler
Whistler, Canada
Whistler’s pedestrian village and surrounding peaks make a memorable finish or starting point.

Meeting and pickup

8 locations

Pickup details

For Vancouver-to-Whistler travel, begin in Vancouver and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route north toward Highway 99. There is no guide to meet.

For Whistler-to-Vancouver travel, begin in Whistler and follow the downloaded Tripvia GPS route south on Highway 99. There is no guide to meet.

Good to know

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.

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Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Overview

What's included

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Itinerary

What you'll do

British Columbia

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

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

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

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

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