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Overview
Experience the essence of British Columbia on a full-day excursion along the Sea-to-Sky Highway! Leave the Vancouver area for a 7-hour trip through mountainous terrain and along Howe Sound to visit Shannon Falls—BC’s third largest waterfall and pan for gold at the Britannia Mine Museum. You’ll have plenty of time throughout to trek along forest trails, buy lunch, and participate in optional activities.
- Day trip from Vancouver (or Richmond) to the Sea to Sky Highway
- Feel the spray of Shannon Falls, British Columbia’s third-tallest waterfall
- Take a panoramic nature walk at the top of the gondola, or walk across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge
- Learn about BC’s mining history at the Britannia Mine Museum
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Your full-day tour of the Sea-to-Sky corridor begins with morning pickup from select hotels in Vancouver and Richmond. A friendly guide will welcome you aboard the private coach and set off across Lion’s Gate Bridge into the rocky wilderness. Cruise along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, soaking up views of coastal mountains and Howe Sound speckled with unspoiled islands.
After a 40-minute drive (approx.), you’ll stop at the coastal community of Horseshoe Bay before continuing to Shannon Falls Provincial Park. Stretch your legs with a 10-minute trail walk through the forest until you reach the falls. From the lookout deck, watch BC’s third tallest waterfall cascade 1,100 feet (335 meters) into a chilly pool.
From this epic viewpoint, you’ll have 360-degree views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls and the undulating mountain ranges that border the area. Enjoy some free time to take a trail walk, stroll across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, fuel up at the Summit Restaurant (own expense) or get cozy in the lodge.
When you’ve seen enough at the top of the world, head into some of the earth’s bountiful caverns on a tour of the Britannia Mine Museum. Here, you’ll have the option to tour the mine, pan for gold, view historic exhibits, and enjoy educational displays before the leisurely ride back to your departure point.
After a 40-minute drive (approx.), you’ll stop at the coastal community of Horseshoe Bay before continuing to Shannon Falls Provincial Park. Stretch your legs with a 10-minute trail walk through the forest until you reach the falls. From the lookout deck, watch BC’s third tallest waterfall cascade 1,100 feet (335 meters) into a chilly pool.
From this epic viewpoint, you’ll have 360-degree views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls and the undulating mountain ranges that border the area. Enjoy some free time to take a trail walk, stroll across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, fuel up at the Summit Restaurant (own expense) or get cozy in the lodge.
When you’ve seen enough at the top of the world, head into some of the earth’s bountiful caverns on a tour of the Britannia Mine Museum. Here, you’ll have the option to tour the mine, pan for gold, view historic exhibits, and enjoy educational displays before the leisurely ride back to your departure point.
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- "It rained the previous night so our second visit meant there was a lot more flowing water." See review
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