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    Water falls
    Mounika P.

    I visited Brandywine Falls Provincial Park this summer and was captivated by the 70-meter waterfall's beauty. The short, well-maintained trail to the viewing platform made it an accessible and rewarding experience. I highly recommend this stop for anyone traveling along the Sea to Sky Highway

    I made it to Brandywine Falls Park.
    Seth A.

    This is one of the best highlights in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia Canada... This is Brandywine Falls and Park! Located about 100 kilometers north of Vancouver and situated along famed Sea to Sky Highway, Brandywine Falls is one straight 230 foot plunge among colorful lush green surroundings. Brandywine Falls reminded me one of these stunning waterfalls you'd expect to find on some tropical Hawaiian island, yet here it was tucked away inside an under the radar provincial park. It far exceeded my expectations! Once here at the parking lot, it's free to enter and simply a 1/2 mile walk to the Falls Viewpoint. One thing though...once standing on the Falls Platform (which is relatively small), you may have to wait for others to finish their picture time before getting your photo moment opportunities. And...in this area of Whistler, BC, there are other decently worthwhile waterfalls to check out including... - Nairn Falls. - Rainbow Falls. - Alexander Falls. - Shannon Falls. But, none of them nearly compared to this Brandywine Falls. Also, if interested, there are hiking trails here as well to immerse yourself in nature. I stopped by last month and it was quite peaceful for an early autumn morning. So...you can make a fun excursion visiting waterfalls for half the day before arriving in Squamish, BC...where I recommend riding the Sea to Sky Gondola to the summit of it all.

    Mari E.

    What a spectacular nature creation! This canyon fall was totally worth to see it and wow experience. Not other falls, at here you will see the fall from above. There are other trail from this parking too. Definitely I'd like to come back again.

    Watching the bungee jumping
    Emily Ruth L.

    Great hiking trails. Pretty views. Highly recommend hiking to the bridge to watch the bungee jumpers. It was amazing!

    Pranjali P.

    This is a hidden gem! The walk to the falls is picturesque. The view is amazing. Highly recommended

    One of the most beautiful waterfalls in BC! #Whistlerwonderland
    Berneta A.

    It's so peaceful walking the trail to the falls that it makes me want to bust out my yoga mat and do a warrior two pose, listen to the creek water flowing over the rocks, and just be. Spring here is definitely better than winter, and if you do visit in the colder months, watch out for the snow and ice underfoot, it can be slippery. But why come here? If you are on a drive up to Whistler from Vancouver, this one of the best stops to take a bathroom break, see mother nature at her best, and understand of why BC is known for its scenic nature spots. Unlike many other waterfalls, you get to see this one from the top instead of the bottom. This is no small waterfall either. Its quite a ways down into that valley/crater and the backdrop behind and to the side of the water fall is beautifully colored and textured rock (which are layers from lava flow) and a snow capped mountain. On bright sunny days you can see a rainbow and aqua colored pool at the bottom of the falls. The falls are a ten minute easy peasy walk from the parking lot, if the lot is closed everyone parks in front of the small gate and on the side of the road. My only gripe is that the fencing for the fall outlooks are quite high for someone like me that is only 5ft tall (I think to prevent accidents) so, the hubby had to get the good unobstructed shots. The second outlook which is across of the rotary bench makes for the best falls photo. If you continue on the trail the third outlook is of Black Tusk which is an old core of a volcano and and the creek from the falls which continues below. You can also hike to the bottom (1.5 hour hike each way) or play at the top (very dangerous and there are signs saying not to). But this is a must see for anyone visiting the area. The only other epic nature shot that may beat this is from the top of Whistler Blackcomb. #WhistlerWonderland

    Waterfall
    Lexi B.

    Brandywine Falls is a great little walk, to an amazing view. The view does not let you down, and it's easily accessible for a variety of people. The walk is an easy one, but does require passing over train tracks so keep that in mind if you intend to bring those who are needing wheelchair access. The walk is a short 10-15 min walk. The waterfall can be seen from 3 view points. It is right off the highway to the right side of the highway as you're coming into whistler.

    Great view of the falls with a rainbow at the bottom
    Alyanna C.

    Canada has some incredible waterfalls that are easily accessible to the public. Brandywine Falls is a gorgeous waterfall with a perfect form. Unlike Shannon Falls (also worth a visit!), you view the waterfall from the top so you can see how the water cuts to the bottom. On a sunny day the waterfall creates a rainbow at the bottom, making for really nice pictures. I love how the Sea-to-Sky Hwy has these quick little nature stops. The walk from the parking lot to the view of the waterfall is only like 15 minutes, and the trail is quite nice with views of the river and a railroad crossing. Continuing past the waterfall viewing area (~300 meters), you get a gorgeous view of the mountains, landscape, and lake in the distance. There are other trails that go longer, like 3 miles to a suspension bridge and the like. I'll have to check that out next time! Near the parking lot are picnic tables, but bare in mind the washrooms aren't the best if you're not used to porto-potties... I'd recommend using them at Shannon Falls instead. Again, worth a stop on the way to or from Whistler.

    Brandywine is a short trek on a well worn path to a pretty and powerful falls
    Soleil S.

    First stop on my trek up to Whistler along the Sea to Sky and it was a great spot. I have to give credit to British Columbia. They did an amazing job protecting and showcasing these wonderful natural treasures. Going to Brandywine is quite easy ... it is as peaceful as a neighbourhood drive to the park and a short 5 minute walk on the biggest suburban walkway. The signage to pull into the park is really big and clear. There are tons of parking spots for you and your 20 tour bus pals to find a spot. Once you're parked, you'll cross onto the smoothed out walking trail to the falls. It's only a 5 to 10 minute walk to the falls that crosses over a small bridge and over the tracks. It is a noticeable temperature drop because the river is CRAZY cold and releases the chill into the air. What feels like 25C out in the parking lot sun ... it's at least 13C in the shadowed rivers edge. I actually started to shiver. When you get to the viewing platform, you'll soon realize you're actually quite far sadly. You do get to see the entire falls from a birds eye view but it's quite a distance away. Supposedly there is a path to the base but I didnt have the shoes or the time to hike it. The falls itself is quite big and forceful with the river shooting out and tumbling 70 m below. Interesting tidbit of the day... the reason why its named Brandywine falls is because the 2 original explorers made a bet for a bottle of brandy(wine) on who guessed the closest to how tall it was.

    Brandywine
    Tammy E.

    I'm not sure you can call the hike to the falls a hike, it's more like crossing a parking lot. However it is a beautiful sight! If you are looking for more of a sweat, continue on from the fork in the trail towards the bungee jump bridge. The trail is well paved throughout and you will get to see people falling off the bridge (with tether!) This parking lot is rather small but there is overflow parking adjacent to the signs and portapotty washrooms. Being that the distance to the falls is so short there are always cars leaving so fear not! There was next to no one on the trail towards the two bridges. There were some interesting mushrooms along the path to the bungee bridge but aside from those and a few standing pools of water there was not much to look at before the bridge. You could probably cut through a large part of the hike if it weren't for the rules stating you must stay on the path.

    Travis W.

    While driving the Sea to Sky highway be sure to see yet another one of the Squamish area falls. This one requires a short little walk through some lush forestry, over a cute little bridge, along side a wildly flowing river, crossing a cool set of train tracks and then voilà, you're there. You may be tempted to run up to the lookout just above the gorge, but I suggest you take your time, approach as you would a painting at a museum, and take a deep breath because you will be in awe as you're standing in front of the amazing Brandywine falls. Picturesque is a word not used enough when describing the roar, the sight, and the rainbow mist created by this must-see natural wonder.

    Russell Z.

    I can understand the appeal of western Canada now. Drive along anywhere along the 99 freeway, and you're bound to come across picturesque, memorable scenery worth the storage on your digital camera or smartphone. After driving from Richmond all the way up the 99 freeway for almost two hours, the rental car I was driving demanded a break. So did my legs. Stepping out of my rental car in my sneakers, the cold air briskly reminded me of my Southern California ("SoCal") background that demands I wear sneakers in brisk, cold, chilly weather. Snow lay in patches everywhere, a reminder that spring is coming in western Canada. I stepped in the snow, expecting a soft return and quiet crunch under my foot. Instead, I slipped. The snow had hardened, more the sign that spring is near. After getting up, I continued my walk towards the sound of a waterfall. Instead, ahead were train tracks. Curiously, I stepped onto the tracks with my city sneakers. Then I laid down at the junction point, where the road and the railroad intersect at. My back, the ground, separated only by a thin T-shirt and jeans. I glanced, looked, and stared at the cloudy but sunny Canada sky. I turned to my left and shot a photo with my phone, see attached. Moving on, a husky and a small dog could be seen playing. Past them, I came across more epic Canada scenery. A valley below, with a creek running through the middle extending into a river, and likely a lake further down beyond the naked eye. Worth a video capture, also attached to this review. On the way back to the car, the thought of cities flooded my mind. I'd lived in cities most of my life, and sure I've taken trips out to the boonies every now and then, but this was something special. Something to make me consider making Vancouver something more than just a vacation spot. British Columbia sure has special somethings...

    Brandywine Falls
    Susan L.

    Easy walk from parking lot to an amazing waterfall. Definitely recommend for all especially those with kids.

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    Review Highlights - Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

    I worked in the area and met my wife to be at Whistler when the area was just beginning to become developed.

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    4.8(35 reviews)
    39.2 km

    The hike to Garibaldi Lake! This was a difficult one for me, maybe one of the tougher ones I've…read moreaccomplished and I'm saying that because I'm not the most patient of hikers. I'm more of a speed hiker that likes to get in and get out! But to access Garibaldi Lake, (the obvious main event to the park), you must take the Rubble Creek Trail. It's an 18 kilometer out and back hike (or as us Americans would say - "roundtrip")...that is a length of 11.5 miles long. And with that 11.5 miles, the path is all uphill! Everything about it is uphill until you eventually arrive at...Garibaldi Lake! So...for the folks out there who maybe don't hike often, I'd just suggest preparing for the long haul. The hike will be strenuous, but pace yourself, take breaks when necessary and before long...the reward will be worth the grind! And then, you'll be coming back for more! Another thing, I'm always motivated to capture undisturbed pictures in nature. And it's this inspiration that I use to discover what's out there. I want to reflect back on the experience and know I afforded myself ample time during the day to accomplish the sights and sceneries that make for memorable stories. Lol, it's this type of internal mentality that pushes me to strive for greater heights, so to speak, hehehe. Okay so this Rubble Creek Trail to Garibaldi Lake! You must make a reservation 2 days in advance prior to visiting. Just go to bcparks.ca and sign up for a pass. I also used this website for accessing Joffre Lakes Provincial Park situated in Mount Currie, BC. And btw, this Garibaldi Lake is located just north of Whistler, BC. One side note...the parks, lakes and hikes here in Lower British Columbia are simply fantastic! There's a laundry list of things to do. And especially when you speak to locals and they recommend hidden, under the radar places that the public eye doesn't know much about. I thought the Canadian Rockies in Alberta were stunning, but British Columbia nature is really, really scenic! Before arriving at Garibaldi Lake, I suggest taking a short side trek to Barrier Viewpoint for some quick panoramic looks. Also, along the trail you'll pass over a short bridge looking up at a waterfall. It's worthy of a photo. Finally arriving at Garibaldi Lake, at first it may not be so picturesque (even when the sun is out!) but give it a chance. Walk around and explore and you'll find colorful instances where you'll connect with those green and turquoise blue waters. Especially when you're looking back towards the entrance area of the lake, the return hike back down had some of my most fulfilling pictures of the day. It's weird, it's like the angle of the sun can play tricks on you. Be patient and hopefully magical moments will evolve! I tried to walk around the perimeter of Garibaldi Lake, but that wasn't possible. So...I had to relax a little and take my foot off the gas pedal, lol. In fact, some of my best views were simply looking out at the snowcapped mountain peaks. There's a glacier set in the distance as well. A lot of visitors brought their bathing suits with them. And although the lake is glacially fed and freezing, people were still swimming! I even joined in on the fun and took my clothes down to my underwear and hopped in the waters, lol. Granted, it was only briefly, but still, I wanted to leave no stone unturned while here! I'd also point out that since the lake is not navigable 360 degrees around, it sort of took the pressure off me to find the best picture angles. Instead, I really tried to embrace the setting and live in the moment! There's camping allowed here, but again you must make reservations for it. Btw, it's free to book your entry pass to the lake. Parking is free too. One last thing, remember...when you head back towards the entrance of Garibaldi Lake, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the lake colors illuminating from the tree line pathway. I left the lake around 3pm and suddenly, light greens and blues were evident! There are vault toilets at the lake. Interestingly, they ask you to bring your own toilet paper. Never seen that before. Overall, Garibaldi Lake was a wonderful way to enjoy a summer day in the great outdoors. I can't believe I hiked 18 kilometers. And the path through the forest makes for a quiet atmosphere in the woods. I would still rank Joffre Lakes as my favorite BC landmark, but this Garibaldi Lake has its value and major popularity among hikers. Thank you for taking time to read this.

    All I have to say is be prepared.. As this is about an 18km hike, I recommend leaving early in the…read moremorning and staying over night in Whistler so you don't feel rushed. This time around when we went, due to the pandemic, we had to book a time slot the day of as they were limiting the amount of hikers. Driving there isn't the problem nor is the parking, it's the length of time but the reward at the end is worth it. I recommend bringing a small bag for liquids, snacks, bug spray, hat and towel as you could swim there but keep in mind you can't throw away your garbage at the site due to bears even though there's a camp site there. The hike isn't super steep and you won't have to climb anything (at least I didn't), you just have to be ready to walk a lot. The path is well marked so you can't get lost. I would say the average round trip if you aren't including staying at the destination to eat and take photos is roughly 4-5 hours round trip at a steady pace. Hike's are always calming and it helps clear your mind from stress and clutter. This is probably one of the best local hikes I've done so far and I would definitely recommend it to anything looking for a challenge and beautiful view. And if you want to be more adventurous, you can also extend your trip to panoramic ridge and black tusk!

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park - Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

    Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park - Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

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    Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

    Stawamus Chief Provincial Park - Stawamus Chief Trail (Provincial Park)

    Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

    4.5(56 reviews)
    39.7 km

    I love hiking and have done a lot of hiking over the past couple of years (I started a hiking group…read moretwo years ago), improving my stamina and fitness level. I have been able to do increasingly harder hikes, although my level is solidly intermediate -- I can't do hikes that are 20km, 10 hours, extreme elevation, really rough terrain, etc. The Stawamus Chief, known as "The Chief", is a popular hike that is on many people's bucket list. I was never particularly interested in The Chief, as the description seemed too difficult and being in Squamish, it was not possible to get there as a non-driver. However, this summer, some friends who I met through my hiking group wanted to try The Chief. We went on a Wednesday, in order to avoid the weekend crowd. Seven of us went, and none of us being morning people, we arrived around 11:30am, which is considered late for hardcore hikers. Fortunately, we were able to find a parking spot, although there were very few available at that time. The Chief consists of three peaks, and we only did the first one, which was more than enough. We went quite slowly, taking breaks as needed, and excluding about an hour at the top, taking in the view and having lunch, it took us about 4.5 hours to complete (2.5 hours to the top, 2 hours back down). While I was obviously able to complete The Chief, I didn't particularly enjoy the hike (although I really liked the company and hanging out with my friends), and I have no desire to do it again -- I've done it once, I don't have anything to prove, and there are so many other hikes to do. The trail for the first peak, while relatively short (under 4km there and back) is quite steep, and there are a lot of stairs. The problem is that I am short, and the steps were quite high, so I was extra slow as it took me longer to step up or down each stair, and by the end of the hike, I was exhausted (as were my friends). I had heard that there were chains and a ladder on the rock face that you needed to scramble up in order to get to the top, and this is why I had no desire to try The Chief. While challenging, the chains and ladder weren't so bad, and easier than I had expected. But the scramble up the rock face after the chains and ladder was horrible. I hated the scramble up the rock face, and I was actually pretty terrified -- I almost fell backwards to my death, as with Tunnel Bluffs. Thankfully my friends helped me. In my opinion, there should have been some chains to hold on to. Anyway, I made it up without dying, but I am never doing that again. At the top we could see the second peak, and to me, it looked like a pure scramble up rock face, the part I hated about our hike. I'm definitely never going to attempt the other peaks. We spend about an hour at the top, having lunch and hanging out. There was a cute chipmunk who ate the trail mix that I "accidentally" dropped, and we saw a Peregrine falcon and a raven flying around for over five minutes -- it looked like the falcon was chasing the raven. Overall a great day with my friends, but I did not enjoy The Chief and have no desire to ever do it again. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

    I had never been to Stawamus Chief before but I was super excited for it. I had heard that it was a…read morerather difficult hike (which it is) but it's totally doable! We had someone with us who had never done a hike before and she made it to the top so it's doable. Having said that, we only did peak 1 because it was raining that day and we didn't want to risk anything. Peak 1 have lots of rocks and the elevation gain is pretty big. It took us 4.5 hours in total for the hike but if you are someone who is a hiker, it's possible to do it in 3 hrs. I will say that if you decide to do this hike on a rainy day, be prepared to have proper shoes because it does get slippery! Regardless I would say having proper shoes for this hike is important. The top of the hike is mostly climbing with ropes and on flat elevated rocks so it's good to have shoes with good grip. The view from up there is definitely worth it though!

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    Stawamus Chief Provincial Park - View from the top.

    View from the top.

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    Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

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    Railway Museum of British Columbia

    Railway Museum of British Columbia

    3.7(16 reviews)
    34.5 km

    Polar Express - this was very very expensive for what it inevitably turned out to be. We paid…read morealmost $300 for 5 silver tickets, about the same as the Harry Potter experience! Now I don't know if it's very expensive to run the train back and forth along maybe a 1km span slowly for an hr or what. The kids got confused and I genuinely thought they'd forgotten someone and had to go back to the station until it continued past and went back and forth in an industrial area and past the same houses and condos numerous times. I really expected we'd go to another destination one way for 20-30 mins for a drop off somewhere magical and come back an hr or so later. Even if that wasn't the case, just go in one direction for 20 mins, then come back, make the trip worthwhile! The train itself is nice, interesting to see the Rocky mountaineer up close. Christmas decor was very minimal, a string of lights on each end and the pre packaged cookie came in the last 10 mins of the "journey". The cast of characters that came through was fun for the kids. No Santa on our train. And Christmas music made it festive. The museum that serves as the "North Pole" was decked out nicely for what it was and I appreciate the effort from what I can assume was mostly volunteer run and put together. It did remind me very much of what they would do at a place like the Roundhouse community center though... Had I known how it would be for the price we paid, I think we would have allocated that hefty sum to another set of activities around Vancouver. Even my 7 year old was saying 'look we're just back at the same station, we didn't go anywhere!'. I'm sure on a regular museum day it's a nice place. But seriously, for the amount of money we were charged, quite disappointed overall. Been there, done that. It was a decent experience for the children overall but there's so many other things that kind of $$ could be spent on. Know what you're buying and maybe you won't have the expectations we did.

    Came here pre-Covid days...since one of my friends loves trains and train museums. Did some…read moreresearch prior and thought this would be a cool place for the group to visit. It only took us about 45-60 minutes to go through the site...There are several trains that you can go inside and take a walk through. Nice education of trains back in the days... Well maintained Tip: For discounts, look for deals on Groupon or the like...we got a groupon that saved us $. Feel free to donate for the upkeep of the railway park when you are there.

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    Railway Museum of British Columbia
    Railway Museum of British Columbia
    Railway Museum of British Columbia

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    Cat Lake - one of the cat lake docks

    Cat Lake

    3.3(13 reviews)
    26.5 km

    had to update with photos!!! again to reiterate, this place changed my life I'm a new person for…read morethe better cheers

    Came here to do some "winter" camping after we tried going to our usual Squamish Riverside Rec site…read moreand our sedans bottomed out :D There were a few cars in the lot when we arrived from day-use hikers but due to the cold weather and impending cold snap we were the only group (crazy enough) to stay overnight in our tents. The road up has lots of potholes as mentioned, but the worst dip right before the hill appears to have been filled and it was no issue for our cars to make it up. Beautiful lake, outhouses were clean and not too smelly, likely due to lack of use in the winter. Tons of fallen trees and branches from the windstorm a few months ago that needed to be cleared from paths, but still very manageable. We used the bear caches but saw no signs of wildlife. It was extremely windy and chilly mid morning and with more trees swaying and branches snapping we decided to leave shortly afterwards. The dock nearest the parking lot is partially sunken and someone has placed a wooden plank down so you can still access. Two wheelbarrows at the parking lot Family Day weekend, not sure if there are usually more than that. It's such a beautiful site, it's a shame that it gets taken over by rowdy party groups in the summer (based on the other reviews). I would definitely come back to visit!

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    Cat Lake - Cat lake

    Cat lake

    Cat Lake - My friends in cat lake

    My friends in cat lake

    Cat Lake - Half frozen lake during Family Day weekend!

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    Half frozen lake during Family Day weekend!

    Sea To Sky Gondola - Hot chocolate with a view!

    Sea To Sky Gondola

    4.6(228 reviews)
    40.4 km

    This was indeed some of the best views I have ever seen. This area is a breath of fresh air. It is…read moreso spectacular and the gondola was fun to attend. Please be warn if you have a fear of heights. My friend and I upload with another set of friends and experienced the ride up. During the right, the gondola came to a complete stop for less than a minute. But it was windy and the gondola swung back and forth. It was a bit scary, but quickly the track continued a the gondola continued to ascent to the submit. At the top, there is the suspension bridge. Which is really nice. It gives a nice view of the submit lodge. There are small hikes around the place and the views from those hikes are magnificent. Once you're done with your hikes, you can venture inside the submit lodge. Inside is a good selection of food options.

    Sea to Sky Gondola is one of those activities where you feel like it should be more novel than…read moreanything else. You hear the ride up and down is only 10 minutes and you start to wonder if the money spent is worth it. But then as you ascend up the mountain and look all around you in this beautifully clear and clean gondola, the lake below is pristine. The mountains around you barely hide the clouds as they lazily drift by. The trees envelop you with all their greenery. All of this is happening in these mere 10 minutes. However, once you arrive up top and get off the gondola a large selection of different adventures await you. You could warm yourself up at the visitor centre just right of the gondolas where you can get some hot food and look out through its huge glass windows out into the wilderness. You could also walk outside said visitor centre and onto the suspension bridge. It looks daunting at first, but it isn't too long and you get some wonderful photos from it. There are also several different hikes located all throughout the area with varying degrees of difficulty. The one just on the other side of the suspension bridge is an easy loop hike you can do under ten minutes with astounding moments of forest bathing. You can also go and ski or tube when there is snow. When you go with a tour package, usually you only have about an hour and a half of time up here, but if you're on your own this could easily be a 3-4 hour excursion. Those the price might be steep for some to utilize the gondolas, if you decide to make a day trip out of this visit it'll be worth the money to get the views, air, and experience that is Sea to Sky Gondola.

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    Sea To Sky Gondola - This Panorama Trail leads to Chief Overlook...one of the best scenery points at the summit.

    This Panorama Trail leads to Chief Overlook...one of the best scenery points at the summit.

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    Sea To Sky Gondola - I made it to Sea to Sky Gondola.

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    I made it to Sea to Sky Gondola.

    Brandywine Falls Provincial Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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