Road Trip Vancouver to Squamish – Outdoor Recreation Capital
Vancouver
Squamish
65
km
1h
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
Squamish, 1h from Vancouver, has become one of North America's hottest outdoor destinations: world-class climbing on the Stawamus Chief, kiteboarding at The Spit, premier mountain biking, winter eagle viewing.
The mouth of the Squamish River hosts the world's largest concentration of bald eagles in Dec–Jan (up to 1,500). The Sea to Sky Gondola climbs to 885 m to a suspension bridge and panoramic restaurant. Brackendale Eagle Run and Shannon Falls round out a full day.
The mouth of the Squamish River hosts the world's largest concentration of bald eagles in Dec–Jan (up to 1,500). The Sea to Sky Gondola climbs to 885 m to a suspension bridge and panoramic restaurant. Brackendale Eagle Run and Shannon Falls round out a full day.
Points of Interest
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Stawamus Chief ClimbingPlus grand site d'escalade granitique de BC.
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Brackendale Eagle RunPlus grande concentration d'aigles au monde (déc.–jan.).
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Sea to Sky GondolaTéléphérique 885 m, pont suspendu, sentier sommet.
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The Spit (kitesurf)Spot de kite mondialement reconnu, vents thermiques.
Practical info
- Departure Vancouver
- Destination Squamish
- Distance 65 km
- Duration 1h
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season All seasons
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