Comments on: Sea to Sky Highway Road Trip Guide: Driving from Vancouver to Whistler https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/ Sharing advice, info and inspiration about my happy place: the Great Outdoors. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:14:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Taryn Eyton https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-131222 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:14:11 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-131222 In reply to mike bondy.

There are buses on this highway every day of the year in all weather conditions with very few issues. Winter tires are not required after March 31. In April you may encounter heavy rain with water pooling and possible hydroplaning. However, it’s not likely – just a few days a month in spring. I would recommend using a local bus driver who is familiar with the route if possible. Otherwise, just go slow (buses do this anyway) and be sure to pull over to let other pass in the areas with passing lanes.

]]> By: mike bondy https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-131221 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:11:41 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-131221 we are a tour company and will be driving highway coach on this hwy in mid April. Is this concenring?

]]> By: Mary https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-130257 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:01:57 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-130257 Taryn, I am so thrilled I found your guide to Sea to Sky highway!
What an incredible day we had stopping along the way. Your pictures, descriptions and Google maps made it so easy to find the spots we wanted to see and that would be accessible for my partner who has limited hiking abilities.
Some of the most beautiful country we have ever seen!

]]> By: Taryn Eyton https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-128617 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:55:29 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-128617 In reply to Arlene Perricone.

Hi Arlene, I would recommend you your first day driving from Vancouver to Squamish and your second day going from Squamish to Whistler and then exploring Whistler. There are tips for where to stop between Squamish and Whistler in this post, and then I have several posts about things to see in Whistler. I would spend your third day driving from Whistler back to Vancouver. Or better yet, take four days so you have a free day in Whistler. If you aren’t a hardcore hiker, you don’t need a 4wd – any car is fine.

]]> By: Arlene Perricone https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-128613 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:21:46 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-128613 Dear Taryn,
I’m so happy I came across this blog. This is exactly what I needed to help us plan our Vancouver to Whistler trip this coming September. (9/21-9/24) Based on reading here are some questions I have.
I think I can follow the travel itinerary and if I follow it the way you have it laid out it will get me to all points of interest along my route from Vancouver to Whistler without any back tracking? I.e. start using sea to sky highway stop in Whyte Cliff, then head to Porteau Cove then Britannia…. is that correct?
Think we would like to take two days to do the trip. Stopping along the way, stay over in Squamish, then next day do trip to Whistler. Do have similar points of interest for the Squamish to Whistler portion of our trip?
I Should have mentioned renting a 4wd SUV in Vancouver for the drive. Thinking of heading up Monday to avoid the weekend crowds and drive back to Vancouver Tuesday night. Thoughts?
We are not spring chickens (lol) but husband and I do love sight seeing and small hikes and walks are doable. I feel that your blog gave us all the information we need to get around the “hiking” yet get outdoors nd enjoy. Any additional suggestions are greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Donna https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-127985 Thu, 02 May 2024 00:47:15 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-127985 I’m so glad I found your blog. This is such great information and the photos are wonderful. We are going on an Alaskan cruise at the end of June, but I have a feeling our journey on the Sea to Sky Highway will be a favorite part of our trip. Thank you!

]]> By: Niki https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-126852 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:48:57 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-126852 Thank you for this blog. You have literally planned our trip! Thanks!

]]> By: claire https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-126570 Sat, 27 May 2023 00:58:46 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-126570 Thank you for an amazing level of detail!

]]> By: Taryn Eyton https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-126248 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:11:52 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-126248 In reply to Josh.

I’m glad you had a great road trip! The Watershed Grill is one of my favourites – the view from the patio is great.

]]> By: Josh https://dawnoutdoors.com/sea-to-sky-highway/#comment-126247 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:15:39 +0000 https://dawnoutdoors.com/?p=6090#comment-126247 My wife a d I spent the day venturing from Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky highway, using this post as a guide. It made our trip great and we wrapped up with dinner at the Watershed Grill – a hidden gem I would have passed without this information. Keep up the good work!

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