Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

3.9 (35 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
Not included: Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
Not included: Gondola, museum and other optional attraction admission
Not included: Parking fees at optional stops
Not included: In-person guide

Itinerary

British Columbia

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Drive the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, with coastal and mountain stories along the way.
Stop 2

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Cross the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge toward North Vancouver to join the Sea to Sky route.
Stop 3

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Vancouver’s North Shore sets the scene with forested mountains rising above the Salish Sea.
Stop 4

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Look across the Strait of Georgia, the broad waterway between mainland BC and Vancouver Island.
Stop 5

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Cypress Mountain is a popular year-round recreation area above the North Shore.
Stop 6

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

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

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Lions Bay is a small seaside village framed by steep slopes and Howe Sound.
Stop 9

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Porteau Cove Road Lookout offers an optional stop for sweeping views over Howe Sound.
Stop 10

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Spot Anvil Island offshore and enjoy the rugged island scenery of Howe Sound.
Stop 11

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Howe Sound opens into a dramatic coastal fjord landscape of islands, cliffs and water.
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.
Stop 13

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Murrin Provincial Park is an optional break beside Browning Lake and forest trails.
Stop 14

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Watts Point reveals the volcanic history behind this stretch of the Sea to Sky coast.
Stop 15

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

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The Sea to Sky Gondola is an optional paid attraction with elevated views over Howe Sound.
Stop 17

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

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Squamish is a lively mountain town known for climbing, trails and coastal scenery.
Stop 19

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The Squamish Estuary and Spit reveal a rich meeting place of river, sea and bird habitat.
Stop 20

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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.
Stop 21

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Pause at Tantalus Lookout for an optional view of the jagged Tantalus Range.
Stop 22

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Mount Garibaldi dominates the skyline above Squamish and carries deep cultural significance.
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.
Stop 24

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Whistler Mountain rises over the resort village and offers year-round alpine scenery.
Stop 25

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Whistler Olympic Park is an optional Callaghan Valley detour with 2010 Winter Games heritage and seasonal activities.
Stop 26

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

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

The Vancouver-to-Whistler direction ends in Whistler.
The Whistler-to-Vancouver direction ends in Vancouver.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED

From your mobile device, follow this link: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance: www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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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.