Vancouver Trip Overview
Whistler is just two hours north of Vancouver. At Whistler, you’ll find a vibrant Village at the base, stellar skiing snowboarding, four championship golf courses, fantastic shopping, restaurants and bars, hiking trails, spas, accommodations for every budget and possibly the best mountain bike park in the world. It has been repeatedly rated the #1 overall best ski resort in North America and has 3 million visitors annually. In 2010, it was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Vancouver, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler is just two hours north of Vancouver. At Whistler, you’ll find a vibrant Village at the base, stellar skiing snowboarding, four championship golf courses, fantastic shopping, restaurants and bars, hiking trails, spas, accommodations for every budget and possibly the best mountain bike park in the world. It has been repeatedly rated the #1 overall best ski resort in North America and has 3 million visitors annually. In 2010, it was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Stanley Park Causeway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1Z4 Canada
It’s one of largest and most impressive urban parks in the world, right in the heart of Vancouver. You’ll see panoramic views of the mountains and ocean, and the famous Lions Gate Bridge, which connects downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver. Nestled inside of the park, you’ll find the Vancouver Aquarium.
Pass By: Lions Gate Bridge Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
The Lions Gate Bridge was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the North Shore municipalities of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Stop At: Porteau Cove Provincial Park, Highway 99, Squamish, British Columbia Canada
Porteau Cove Provincial Park is an oceanfront paradise just minutes from Squamish.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Squamish, British Columbia V0N 1H0 Canada
Shannon Falls is the third largest waterfall in BC dropping from a tall 335 metres (1105 feet). It is the most popular place for a picnic in the Sea to Sky corridor. At the base of the falls there is a well-maintained boardwalk and a network of trails to explore. There are two viewing platforms to see the waterfall just a short walk from the parking lot. You can also access the famous Stawamus Chief hiking trails from Shannon Falls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Squamish, Squamish, British Columbia
10 minutes break for photos and washroom
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brackendale Eagle Reserve, Squamish, British Columbia Canada
Brackendale Eagle Reserve is a Bird Watcher’s Paradise. Home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that can be viewed easily throughout the winter at several spots around town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
Self explore Whistler Village: Start with a nice lunch, then free time to do some shopping, sightseeing or even experience the gondola ride to top of Blackcomb Mountain (admission at your own cost).
Duration: 4 hours