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Drive 4
Sea to Sky Highway
Retrace the ancient pathway that winds along Vancouver's Howe Sound and into
the Coast Mountains on a drive replete with soaring eagles, lakes of turquoise,
dramatic ocean vistas, and hundreds of snowcapped summits.
Length:
About 110 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Recent improvements allow for safe driving year-round, though care
should be taken during inclement weather.
Lodging:
Available at Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton; RV and tent camping per-
mitted at most parks
Words to the wise:
Winter driving conditions in the mountains may require snow tires
and chains. Consult area visitor centers for information on specific hiking trails.
Nearby attraction:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Further information:
Drive BC,
www.drivebc.com
Sea to Sky Parks Services Ltd.
www.seatoskyparks.com
BC Parks,
www.env.gov.bc.ca
1.
Horseshoe Bay
Traveling west on Hwy. 1A, follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay, where ferries, fishing ves-
sels, and tour boats dot the calm bay and marina. It's here that you can take the short ferry
ride to Bowen Island.
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