Enjoying the views from Stanley Park in Vancouver. There are awesome things to do on the road to Whistler from Vancouver all along the Sea to Sky Highway. I think not! Play volleyball at Kitsilano Beach or tennis at Jericho. Road tripping with your pooch? The attraction takes about 2 to 3 hours to see, depending on how quickly you walk and how many of the paths you decide to go down.
There are also exhibits about the indigenous population that originally inhabited these lands. Capilano suspension bridge, photo by Renee the Wanderess. Porteau Cove is about 45 minutes from Vancouver and an hour from Whistler, so near the halfway point.
The best reason to stop here? The views! Porteau Cove is home to some of the most stunning views of Howe Sound and the mountains across the water. You can park at Porteau Cove and go for a walk along the beach or a quick hike up the little hill. If you have more time, you can also camp at Porteau Cove and enjoy all of that scenery for even longer.
Porteau Cove, photo by Teaspoon of Adventure. At the base of the falls there is a well-maintained wooden boardwalk from which you can admire the falls.
All around it there is also a network of short trails from which you can explore the area. There are three main viewing platforms at the summit as well as the wonderfully bouncy Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. You can just as easily spend an hour at the summit as you can a enjoying all that the Sea to Sky Gondola has to offer.
Either way, you should definitely add it to your Sea to Sky Highway itinerary. Book your Sea to Sky gondola ticket here. View from the the Sea to Sky gondola, photo by globetotting. Stawamus Chief is a m high granite dome that towers over the nearby network of fjords, called Howe Sound. Stawamus Chief is divided in three distinct summits, known as First Peak, Second Peak and Third Peak, all with epic views over the surrounding landscapes.
If you want to break up your drive from Vancouver to Whistler and stretch your legs a bit, hiking the Stawamus Chief is the perfect way to do so! Stawamus Chief offers some of the best hikes near Vancouver. Taking a break while hiking Stawamus Chief during our Whistler road trip. The start of the trail is right next to Shannon Falls, so you can pair visiting the waterfall with this hike. The three peaks are actually three different hikes with varying degrees of difficulty and length.
They have the initial section from the parking lot along the Sea to Sky Highway in common, but after hiking for about 20 minutes you will reach signs and you can decide which hike to do.
It took us hours to do the round trip hike, including a break at the top to have lunch and enjoy the view. The toughest part is actually at the beginning of the hike, since the trail goes up m in the first m.
Depending on traffic your driver may go through the heart of Downtown Vancouver or may avoid the central business district and go around to the east. If this is your first vacation to Whistler and prefer to go the more scenic route through Downtown Vancouver please let your driver know.
Your driver can always make his recommendations by listening to the traffic radio station or looking online at the webcams and traffic reports. Surprisingly traffic on the weekends can sometimes be bad, especially on a nice sunny day or during a special event such as a hockey game, parade, holiday, before or after a long weekend, etc.
Weather can also play a role in how long it takes to get from Whistler to Vancouver but usually it is the accidents related to the weather and other cars that will slow us down. Our vehicles and drivers can handle snow covered roads with ease. If you are on your own, the cheapest way to get to Whistler is by bus or shuttle.
There is no public transportation option for getting to Whistler, but the variety of bus companies keep prices low. Several companies offer scheduled bus service from the Vancouver International Airport YVR and have multiple stops in Vancouver itself. Some even offer day lift passes plus return transportation at reasonable rates. Rides usually take between two and two and a half hours. Tip: All of the Whistler bus and shuttle companies offer discounts if you buy a roundtrip ticket.
Save money by planning ahead and book both trips together. Even though Whistler and Vancouver are only 90 minutes away from each other by car, you can speed up the trip by taking a seaplane or chartered helicopter. The flight is only 40 minutes and because these are small aircraft, you don't have to deal with all of the hassles of plane travel like going to the airport and going through security.
Blackcomb Helicopters is more of a luxury transit for a private chartered ride, but it's the ultimate way to splurge on your vacation. Note that in winter, driving conditions can be challenging, so it's best to have an experienced driver at the wheel. If you aren't taking your own car, several car rental companies operate out of Vancouver Airport. You can often get discounts by booking ahead with companies like Whistler Taxi. Whistler Taxi has the advantage of vehicles that are equipped to take up to six passengers and their ski gear, so if you're traveling with a group, taking a cab and splitting the fare might be a convenient and affordable option.
Riders simply need to put in their pick-up and drop-off locations, the dates of travel this is optional if you have a flexible schedule , and the site will list drivers who are making the journey on a variety of dates. Riders can also request specific routes at specific times to be matched with drivers.
There are often a number of drivers traveling between Vancouver and Whistler, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a ride. Whistler is best known for its ski resorts, and winter is the most popular time to visit these Olympic-grade slopes.
If you're traveling by bus or shuttle, the ski season is the best time to travel to Whistler.
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