Sea to Sky Highway

Driving across the Lions Gate Bridge

 We had a reasonably leisurely departure from Vancouver which, to our delight, meant the tidal flow across the Lions Gate Bridge had finished. We were headed for Lynn Canyon, the lesser known, but cheaper (well, free actually) and less crowded option to enjoy a suspension bridge experience. The weather was still clear and we had a lovely hour or so walking across the suspension bridge and following one of the many trails along the river.

Lynn Canyon PP

Beside the river in Lynn Canyon

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

 After leaving Lynn Canyon, where we had coffee among the trees, we made our way back to the Trans-Canada Highway for our drive to Whistler. The sights along the way were laid out in a "Driving the Sea to Sky Highway" sheet downloaded from the web and really helped with what to see and do. First stop, Shannon Falls.

Shannon Falls

Already busy, but still loads of parking indicated the importance of this sight. We could hear the falls from the car park, but it was a little way to walk before they came into view. What a sight, the photo doesn't do it justice.

Another attraction close by is the famous climbing rock face known as Stawamus Chief. This vertical rock face is as impressive as it was made out to be. When we left the falls and pulled into the car park for the climbers, we were able to pick out a group making their way up the rock face.

You may be able to pick them out if you click the pic. There is a red speck in the centre of the photo. Then I have panned back so you can get some sense of the scale. Awesome sight.

Climbers on Stawamus Chief (centre)

Rock face being climbed

View at our lunch stop - Tantalus Mountain

 We were very luck to be able to time a lunch stop with a view. And what a view it was. There was even a bench seat free for us to sit and gaze at the panorama laid out before us. Despite it being summer, there are still lots of snow-capped mountains to be admired.

Brandywine Falls

Along the river towards Brandywine Falls

After a leisurely lunch it was only a short distance before we arrived in Whistler. So we still had plenty of time to make one last stop at Brandywine Falls. On our tour sheet it was suggested as worthwhile because the falls were so different to Shannon Falls. It's easy to say, we shall be seeing lots of falls, so we don't need to stop, but we were glad we did. It makes us eager to see what's in store further along on our road trip.

Whistler Village

We arrived in Whistler and checked into our centrally located hotel. Plenty of time to settle in then go out to check out the village and confirm our activities for tomorrow - bear viewing and a zipline tour. Mmmmmmm, but  this is Whistler, the Thredbo of BC, time for shopping too!!!!


Sadly the forecast looks like it will be against us tomorrow. Oh well, out with the wet weather gear. Until then....