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3 new ways to explore Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and the Sea-to-Sky

This summer, see familiar places with fresh eyes when you rediscover one of B.C.’s best-known corridors.
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Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Rediscover one of BC’s best-known corridors when you explore Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and the Sea-to-Sky. See familiar places with fresh eyes: book a foraging tour in , hike to hidden lakes in , or take an Indigenous cultural tour in , for example.

HEAD ON A CULINARY JOURNEY

Expand your repertoire of restaurants on a foodie quest. is a must-do for fans of juicy dumplings, wontons, and bao. Revisit your favourite Italian eateries on , or cross the bridge to the North Shore’s and hop between up-and-coming breweries. 

Plan a getaway in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Stop in for craft cider and casual al fresco dining. —celebrated for its lively après scene—is also a foodie haven. You can do it all: sip BC wines and slurp local oysters; tuck into decadent goodies at an artisan bakery; or sip hand-crafted cocktails. Take a food tasting tour for the full experience.    

’s farms-with-a-view offer a chance to get closer to your food than ever before. Pick fresh berries (don’t forget to snag the homemade pies and preserves), and stop by a local eatery for ingredient-driven fare. 

CELEBRATE ART AND CULTURE

Indigenous people have lived on this land since time immemorial and their influences are deeply woven into the cultural fabric, from sea to sky. Learn about the living culture through an -led walking tour through Stanley Park. 

There are many ways to discover (or rediscover) the rich culture and thriving art scene. Cycle through historic neighbourhoods like , hunt for colourful urban art in , and find secret coffee shops along . Or, visit one of many museums, galleries, and gardens for a moment of quiet reflection.  

GEAR UP FOR ADVENTURE

Though Vancouver’s glittering skyscrapers inspired the nickname “City of Glass,” nature is still just around the bend. For every delicious meal savoured, there’s a bike trail to explore. For every art gallery visited, there’s a mountain to summit. 


Whistler Mountain. Photo: Blake Jorgenson

You’ve probably driven the winding Sea-to-Sky Highway to visit communities between and before, but there are always new ways to experience old favourites. View the Sea-to-Sky’s volcanic peaks with a flightseeing tour, take a gondola to great heights in or , raft through voracious glacier-fed rivers, or trot through meadows by horseback.

—typically known for mountain activities like rock climbing, hiking, and biking—is also a steppingstone to Howe Sound. Book a guided paddleboard tour or kiteboarding lesson to spend time in the fjord. Meanwhile, adventure-filled needs no introduction. BC residents and visitors alike enjoy alpine sightseeing, lift-accessed downhill riding, and lake exploration, among other activities.