Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

Set off from Vancouver aboard a luxury coach on a journey to Whistler. Take in panoramic views of the ocean, sky-high mountains, and glaciers. Enjoy the special opportunity to spot local wildlife. The first stop is Shannon Falls, the third-highest waterfall in BC, where water cascades over a series of cliffs from a height of 335 meters (1,099 feet). There are two viewing platforms for the falls just a short walk from the parking lot. The next stop is the Sea to Sky Gondola just south of Squamish. Take a short ride up to the summit (an impressive 885 meters above sea-level). Enjoy time to grab a bite to eat, hike the trails, and enjoy the sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the turquoise waters of Howe Sound. From there, continue north along the Sea to Sky highway to the world-famous Whistler Village. The charming pedestrian-only village has something to offer everyone. Take 4 hours to explore world-class restaurants and shopping or just wander through the village. Watch the sunset on your way back to Vancouver.

Follow your professional audio tour guide Jefferson along Highway 99, one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Vancouver and Whistler. The tour experience is the same in either direction. Learn about Vancouver's North Shore, Cypress Provincial Park and the early inhabitants of the area, the Coast Salish Peoples, a large grouping of many nations with numerous distinct cultures and languages. Hear about the European settlers who came after and the amazing animals and plants that call this beautiful area home. Discover the beauty of the sea and mountains as you hear about the Lions Bay Search and Rescue, the Straight of Georgia and Howe Sound, Cypress Provincial Park and BC's own temperate rainforest. Marvel at the geology of the area and learn about Fjords, Sounds & Bights, Watt's Point Volcanic Centre, Mount Garibaldi, Stratovolcanos and Stawamus Chief Mountain. Stop and be awed at Shannon Falls, the Britannia Mine Museum and the spectacular Brandywine Falls. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. See Anvil Island from the Porteau Cove Lookouts, Tantalus Lookout, Brackendale Eagle Provincial Park and even take a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola. Along the way you'll pass through the Town of Squamish, known as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise and hear of the Squamish Estuary and Spit. Enjoy hearing the history of Whistler Mountain, it's Olympic Park, the name behind the River of Golden Dreams, and of course, the amazing and world renowned Town of Whistler. Fun audio clips will play automatically as you drive using a live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. The tour is easy to navigate and our audio guide will keep you and your family engaged along the way with trivia fun.

TIS THE SEASON ..... once again. Meeting you at Canada Place on Vancouvers waterfront, we'll enjoy an intimate ride complete with music and lights to take in the historic Burnaby Village Museum, a complete 1800s town decked out for the season. Afterwards we'll take a walk along Lafarge Lake to see the festive lights before heading back to Vancouver. Tbis personal experience is complete with the sounds of the season, lights and perhaps a hot chocolate. Who knows we might even spy the big man himself

Start your tour at 9:00 AM with pick-up at your hotel or cruise terminal. Drive through the Stanley Park Causeway, enjoy the majestic view of the Lions Gate Bridge, Burrard Inlet, and Straights of Georgia. Further up the cut, see the Sea to Sky Highway. Experience the thrill of driving through the beautiful coastline of Howe Sound. Next, drive by the Britannia Beach community. Visit the historical Britannia Mine Museum, at one time the largest copper mine in the British Empire. Further up the highway see Shannon Fall Provincial Park and its waterfall. Head for Squamish, well known for outdoor activities like river rafting, and snowmobiling during the winter, and bald eagle watching in nearby Brackendale. The Sea-To-Sky gondola takes you to its peak for magnificent views of Howe Sound at 885 meters above sea level. At the Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, stop to trek up the mountain path and look for the spectacular 70-meter horseshoe-shaped Brandywine Fall. Finally, at Whistler, enjoy 4 hours of free time at the village, or to take part in some outdoor activities before leaving for Vancouver at 5:00 PM.