Sea to Sky Corridor

from BC's Guide to Arts & Culture, 18th Edition

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Known as the Sea to Sky Highway or BC 99 Highway, the iconic route is a veritable fount of natural beauty overlooking the Strait of GeorgiaKnown as the Sea-to-Sky Highway or BC 99 Highway, the iconic route is a veritable fount of natural beauty overlooking on the ascending mountain passes of West Vancouver, through the the Strait of Georgia on the ascending mountain passes of West soaring cliff faces through Squamish, cascading roadside waterfalls, and Vancouver, through the soaring cliff faces through Squamish, finally the alpine majesty of the Fitzsimmons Range surrounding the cascading roadside waterfalls, and finally the alpine majesty of the renowned Whistler Blackcomb Village. All along the Sea-to-Sky exists a Fitzsimmons Range surrounding the renowned Whistler Blackcomb staggering selection of scenic pit stops. To help you plan your trip we Village. All along the Sea-to-Sky exists a staggering selection of suggest a few key stops along the way. In addition to the spots on our scenic pit stops. To help you plan your trip we suggest a few key list, be sure to download the Cultural Journey Route presented by the stops along the way. In addition to the spots on our list, be sure to Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations - a series of kiosks along the drive download the Cultural Journey Route presented by the Squamish provide an in depth look at the cultural significance of each site. and Lil’wat First Nations – a series of kiosks along the drive provide 01 After heading out of Vancouver to the an in depth look at the cultural significance of each site. After heading out of Vancouver to North Shore, spend some time exploring the North Shore, spend some time the public art along the Spirit Trail. Visit exploring the public art along the Museum of North Vancouver, Inuit Gallery, Spirit Trail. Visit Museum of North and stop for a dose of contemporary art Vancouver, Inuit Gallery, and stop at the neighboring Polygon Gallery. for a dose of contemporary art at the neighboring Polygon Gallery.

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On the Sea-to-Sky Highway, between Vancouver & Whistler. BritanniaMineMuseum.ca

02 02 On your way out of North Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host of artisans and creatives, this quaint On your way out of North Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host of island village is an idyllic place for artisans and creatives, this quaint a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon island village is an idyllic place for stroll through local shops and a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon galleries. Spend the night in a local stroll through local shops and B&B and wake up in serenity. galleries. Spend the night in a local B&B and wake up in serenity.

02 On your way out of North On your way out of North Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host ofSea-to-Sky artisans and creatives, this quaint island village is an idyllic place for a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host of artisans and creatives, this quaint stroll through local shops and galleries. Spend the night in a local B&B and wake up in serenity. island village is an idyllic place for a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon stroll through local shops andCorridor galleries. Spend the night in a local B&B and wake up in serenity. 02 On your way out of North Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host of artisans and creatives, this quaint island village is an idyllic place for a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon stroll through local shops and galleries. Spend the night in a local B&B and wake up in serenity.

03 Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this now tourist region. 04Heading up to Squamish, the towering peaks of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park greet you in a city known for outdoor adventure, and a unique local art scene. Visit the studio of sculptor Michael Binkley and enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk. 03 Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this now tourist region. 04Heading up to Squamish, the towering peaks of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park greet you in a city known for outdoor adventure, and a unique local art scene. Visit the studio of sculptor Michael Binkley and 03 Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this now tourist region. 04Heading up to Squamish, the towering peaks of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park greet you in a city known for outdoor adventure, and a unique local art scene. Visit the studio of sculptor Michael Binkley and enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk. Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this 04Heading up to Squamish, the towering peaks of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park greet you in a city known for outdoor adventure, and a unique local art scene. Visit the studio of sculptor Michael Binkley and Known as the Sea to Sky Highway or BC 99 Highway, the iconic route is a veritable fount of natural beauty overlooking the Strait of Georgia on the ascending mountain passes of West Vancouver, through the soaring cliff faces through Squamish, cascading roadside waterfalls, and finally the alpine majesty of the Fitzsimmons Range surrounding the renowned Whistler Blackcomb Village. All along the Sea-to-Sky exists a staggering selection of scenic pit stops. To help you plan your trip we suggest a few key stops along the way. In addition to the spots on our list, be sure to download the Cultural Journey Route presented by the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations - a series of kiosks along the drive provide an in depth look at the cultural significance of each site. enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk. enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk. On your way out of North Vancouver, hop aboard a ferry to Bowen Island. Home to a host of artisans and creatives, this quaint island village is an idyllic place for a quiet lunch and gentle afternoon stroll through local shops and galleries. Spend the night in a local B&B and wake up in serenity. 03 Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this now tourist region. 04 the towering peaks of the After heading out of Vancouver to the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park North Shore, spend some time exploring greet you in a city known for the public art along the Spirit Trail. Visit outdoor adventure, and a unique Museum of North Vancouver, Inuit Gallery, local art scene. Visit the studio of and stop for a dose of contemporary art sculptor Michael Binkley and at the neighboring Polygon Gallery. enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk.

Arriving back at the mainland, continue along the highway through West Vancouver and on to Britannia. A tour at the Britannia Mine Museum takes you back to the days of industry in this now tourist region. Heading up to Squamish, the towering peaks of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park greet you in a city known for outdoor adventure, and a unique local art scene. Visit the studio of sculptor Michael Binkley and enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk.

Pristine natural beauty meets urban luxury in the internationally known destination of Whistler. More than just a plethora of outdoor activities, Whistler boasts an exciting opportunity for cultural exploration. Home to renowned galleries like the Audain Art Museum, which also showcases 24 permanent installations of works by BC’s most acclaimed artist Emily Carr throughout the village, and the Adele Campbell fine art gallery exhibiting contemporary artists from around the country. See the next page to read about the unique Cultural Connector self-guided tour.