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Sea to Sky & Sunshine Coast Trail

BC Ferries / Sea to Sky Hwy 99
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Highlights

  • The Sunshine Coast, reachable only by ferry or float plane
  • Whistler Village and the Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound
  • A soak in the mineral pools at Harrison Hot Springs
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Vancouver

Arrive into Vancouver and settle in for the night, with time for an evening walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver, swaying 70 metres above the Capilano River in the middle of the rainforest.

No meals included
Vancouver, BCVancouver, BC
Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, BCCapilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, BC
Gibsons, BCGibsons, BC
Day 2

Vancouver → Sunshine Coast

Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay across Howe Sound to Gibsons, a small harbour town reachable only by water or air despite being just a short crossing from Vancouver. Continue up the coast to Sechelt, spending the day at the relaxed pace this ferry-only region is known for.

Breakfast included
Gibsons, BCGibsons, BC
Sechelt, BCSechelt, BC
Squamish, BCSquamish, BC
Day 3

Sunshine Coast → Squamish → Whistler

Ferry back to Horseshoe Bay and turn north up the Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, stopping in Squamish beneath the granite face of the Stawamus Chief, before continuing to Whistler Village for the night.

Breakfast included
Squamish, BCSquamish, BC
Whistler, BCWhistler, BC
Harrison Hot Springs, BCHarrison Hot Springs, BC
Day 4

Whistler → Harrison Hot Springs

Head east through Pemberton and Hope to Harrison Hot Springs, a small resort town on the shores of Harrison Lake. Spend the evening soaking in its mineral hot springs, a relaxed close to three days of coastline and mountain driving.

Breakfast included
Harrison Hot Springs, BCHarrison Hot Springs, BC
Stanley Park, Vancouver, BCStanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BCVancouver, BC
Day 5

Harrison Hot Springs → Vancouver departure

Travel back through the Fraser Valley to Vancouver for your departure, with time for a final stroll along Stanley Park's seawall if your flight allows, closing out a short loop that took in both the province's ferry-only coastline and its mountain highway.

Breakfast included
Vancouver, BCVancouver, BC
Stanley Park, Vancouver, BCStanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, BCCapilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, BC

Route & Distances

  1. VancouverGibsons≈ 45 kmBC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay, ~40 min
  2. GibsonsSechelt≈ 25 km
  3. SecheltSquamish≈ 75 kmreturn ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then north on Hwy 99
  4. SquamishWhistler≈ 60 km
  5. WhistlerHarrison Hot Springs≈ 230 kmvia Pemberton and Hope
  6. Harrison Hot SpringsVancouver≈ 130 km

Distances are approximate driving distances, for reference only — actual route and mileage on the day may vary.

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What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip BC Ferries crossings
  • English-speaking tour guide (Vietnamese on request, subject to availability)
  • Hotel accommodation for 4 nights (based on double occupancy)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge admission

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Harrison Hot Springs pool entry (optional, paid on-site)
  • Gratuities for your guide and driver

Meeting & Transfer Info

Flying in to join us in Vancouver? Please share your flight details at least 5 days before departure so we can confirm your pickup time. If you're arriving the same day the tour starts, let us know your arrival time as early as possible.

Cancellation Policy

CancelledRefund
21+ days before departureFull refund
7–20 days before departure50% refund
Less than 7 days before departureNo refund

Good to Know

  • Valid government-issued photo ID is required for every traveler on all departures.
  • Pickup and drop-off times are approximate and may shift by 15–30 minutes depending on traffic and road conditions.
  • Itinerary order and stops may change due to weather, road closures, or park conditions — safety comes first.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; stops involve short, easy walks rather than technical hiking.
  • Let us know about mobility needs, dietary restrictions, or large group sizes at the time of booking so we can plan accordingly.
  • Multi-day tours are priced based on double-occupancy hotel rooms; single-traveler and triple-occupancy rates are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Sunshine Coast only reachable by ferry?

It's cut off from the rest of the BC mainland by the Coast Mountains and fjords — there's no road connection, so a ferry or float plane is the only way in, even though it's just a short crossing from Vancouver.

Is this a good option if I only have 5 days?

Yes — it's our shortest western multi-day loop and a good fit if you want a mix of coastline and mountains without committing to a longer Rockies itinerary.

Is Harrison Hot Springs pool entry included?

No, it's optional and paid on-site — we build time into the Day 4 evening for it.

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