Travel to the West (6): Sea to Sky Gondola

天边一片白云
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Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish is along the route of spectacular Sea to Sky Highway or Highway 99 from Vancouver to Whister. We didnt understand why they called Sea to Sky untill we actually drove on the highway and took the Gondola up to the top of the mountain. 

As alway, we rented a car from Costco. Because we will drive this car to Olymmpic park in USA later, we rented a middle-sized SUV in advance. 

P1: the route from Vancouver to Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish

P2: Crossing the lion gate bridge, heading to north

The weather  cooperated very well with our plan. It was a beautiful sunny day on the tenth of April, We picked up the car in the early morning and hited the road, starting our  trip to the Sea to Sky Gondola.

P3: view of the sea and sky all the way along

The ticket price of riding the gondola for one single adult is $71 CAD ( including up and down). I thought it was kind of pricy. But after we went up , It think it is well worth the money, The ride up is so scenic that and there are also lots of amazing viewing platforms to explore at the top!  And the ticket also includes access to a Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, as well as all of the hiking trails at the top.

P4: A view from the Summit Lodge viewig platform at the top of the gondola, adjacent to the gondola terminal

P5: Enjoy a slack "beside" the snow mountains.

There are lots of picnic tables on the Summit Lodge viewing platform.

p6: Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge 

The Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge is approximately 100 metres long and has amazing 360 degree views of the area, both up to the high alpine of the mountains above and down to Howe Sound below.

I  am normally scare of crossing suspension bridge because of the heigh and wobbling, especially when the bridge is over a river  and the floor is not solid. I was hesite if I should pass this one when I saw a old lady was crossing it. I summoned my courage to try.  It turned out this one is not that bad because underleash the bridge are forests, and the floor of the bridge is solid. I am glad I did. There is a another fantistic viewing  platform - spirit viewing platform on the other side of the bridge.

P7: spirit viewing platform

P8: There are a few short  trails on the top. All are still covered with some snows. We walked all of them.

P9: Chief overlook viewing platform

This viewing platform is very unique and dramatic. It hangs over hundreds of metres of sheer drop. It's a heart-thumping opportunity to stand close to the edge and see the landscape surrounding Howe Sound. It  located on the  middle of the Panorama Trail

It is said this place is very busy in Summer. I can imagine that. I think we went there  at right time. Even though I  Iike seeing mauntains and sea, I try to avoid  people mountain and people sea. 

On the way back, we stopped by  to watch the Shannon Falls in Shannon Falls Provincial Park. We skipped the Lynn Canyon Suspention bridge which dangles above the raging waters in the canyon below. I didn't want to challenge my heart.

Thank you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

最西边的岛上
Very nice! We haven't been there yet ;-))
最西边的岛上
thx 4 sharing 白云。
天边一片白云
你们那里好去处太多了,都在不太远的地方。
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7grizzly
I guess one has to be there. No vids/pics can deliver.
暖冬cool夏
Breathtaking views! Enjoy your writing!我也恐高害怕走那种晃动的桥:)
天边一片白云
Can’t agree more.
天边一片白云
你们加州一号高速公路沿线也挺美的。就是在有些地段开车心惊胆颤, 怕掉到海里。
最西边的岛上
94。也走过1号公路,觉得进到加州后海岸线是比我们这里美。我们九月份也要开过去了,很期待!
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renqiulan
My drive along the Sea to Sky Highway was an exhilarating
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renqiulan
blend of adrenaline and awe. The road hugged the coastline,
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renqiulan
revealing secluded coves, while the mountains soared into
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renqiulan
the sky, inviting adventure. Thank you for sharing your
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renqiulan
unique experience!
移花接木
Travel around Canada 1st b4 travel to the world,
移花接木
breath taking sceneries beat most countries
天边一片白云
Your write-up is so vivid and poetic. love it . thanks
天边一片白云
Yes. 加拿大内好多地方都没去过。我不太喜欢坐飞机。