Scenic Drive on the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Squamish

The Sea-to-Sky climbs north out of Vancouver along the fjord of Howe Sound — ocean on one side, granite cliffs and waterfalls on the other, all the way to Squamish.

Vancouver · Drive · about 45 min · 28 miles · Pleasantness: Very High

Why this route is pleasant

  • Runs along the fjord of Howe Sound
  • Sea below, coastal mountains and granite walls above
  • Passes Shannon Falls, one of BC's tallest waterfalls
  • Constant ocean-and-mountain views
  • Ends beneath the Stawamus Chief at Squamish

What you'll see

  • Howe Sound and its islands
  • Shannon Falls dropping beside the road
  • The granite face of the Stawamus Chief
  • The Sea to Sky Gondola climbing the mountainside

Best time to go

A clear day for the fjord and mountain views; spring for the waterfalls at full flow.

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