Things To Do
Sea to Sky Gondola
Dramatic gondola over Howe Sound, plus cafes, hiking trails, a lodge and a suspension bridge!
Shannon Falls
An easy, short hike right off the Sea to Sky Highway to the third highest waterfall in British Columbia!
Alice Lake Provincial Park
Fancy some camping? Alice Lake provincial park has lots of options for family friendly front country camping, including hiking trails and lakes to take a dip in to cool off.
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park has a large number of hiking trails, both front country and back country camping sites and all the mountain views you could want! Some of the trails we recommend are: Cheakamus Lake Trail, the Garibaldi Lake Trail and Panorama Ridge. Before you head out, please look at trail conditions, distances and elevation gains to know what to expect. All Trails is a great tool for these things and to read recent reviews from other hikers. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/british-columbia/garibaldi-provincial-park
Furry Creek Golf & Country Club
We would be hard pressed to not include our wedding venue in this list of things to do. If you're a golfer, Furry Creek has been named one of the most beautiful and scenic golf courses in British Columbia, and also one of the most challenging. It was also a film location for Happy Gilmore, you know where he fights Bob Barker? Yea, that happened here.
Britannia Mine Museum
The Britannia Mine operated from 1904 to 1974 and was once the largest copper mine in the British Empire. It is told that over 60,000 people from 50 countries lived and worked in this isolated mining community over the course of its life. Go underground aboard our train into an early haulage tunnel. Inside, discover what it took to be a miner including demonstrations of actual working drills, among other exhibits!
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay is a main hub for BC Ferries (https://www.bcferries.com/), providing access to the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. The Sunshine Coast is quaint and beautiful, with many hidden gems along the route. Vancouver Island has a number of things to do including: hiking and biking trails, wineries, the stunning city of Victoria, and Tofino on the west coast. If any of these things are appealing to you, let us know! We can provide a number of suggestions for these areas to check out.
Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver
Whytecliff Park is a favourite of ours, and we try to visit whenever we're around Vancouver. When the tide is low, you can walk over the the island and maybe catch a glimpse of some harbor seals!
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Are you afraid of heights? The Capilano Suspension Bridge will definitely test that fear. The current bridge is 140 metres long and 70 metres above the river. Capilano Suspension Bridge crosses to towering evergreens, cedar-scented rainforest air and Treetops Adventure, 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park has something for everyone! Rent bikes and cycle your way around the sea wall, take a driving tour, or park and walk any of the hiking trails. A beautiful greenspace right in the heart of Vancouver! If you're looking for bike rentals, Spokes is a great option! https://spokesbicyclerentals.com/ Stanley Park also has the Vancouver Aquarium! https://www.vanaqua.org/
Granville Island
Granville Island has something for everyone and supports the arts. From fresh food markets, to local shops and restaurants, and even water taxis to float around the harbor. You want a taste of Vancouver? This place is definitely worth the stop.