This is a beautiful and easy 8k hike through the woods and along the water to the narrows…read more Tide pools reveal an abundance of sea life including an astounding PURPLE starfish! There's plenty of room to picnic on the rocks and watch the tide rush past. We saw a bear on the far shore and enjoyed it from our safe distance. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water along and especially don't forget your camera! Happy hiking :-)

I've just had one of the best hiking days of my life…read more Reasons: ~A gorgeous drive up the Sea To Sky past Squamish to the Cheakamus trail head. ~The best group of hiking friends I could ever imagine. ~The trail has amazingly beautiful views of mountain peaks, Starvation Lake and the rushing river with a pebble beach where people fly-fish. I felt like I was watching a fishing show only it was live! I half expected to see bear hunting there. ~A gradual elevation with gravel and well compacted stone on some parts while other parts were carpeted in perfect Autumn coloured leaves. The hike is only a few hours long and about 9k, but you feel you want to stretch it out a bit and enjoying the real wilderness feeling to be had out there. Bring a snack, there's a couple of spots to sit on a Moss carpet with incredible views of snowy peaks. Not only does this easy hike have incredible views of the mountains, but also offers some real beauties for rail-fans. This trail is an in and out, not a loop, and includes a few surprises like the makeshift 'suspension bridge' above the train tracks where there the trail fell away. It's more like a fence laid flat and supported with chain link and re-bar. Safe but a bit freaky! I felt super brave and went first of the 7 of us. One of the best hikes I've had in BC. and anyone could do this one. This has got to be on the best of BC hikes list.

A unique experience to see the big waves during an incoming/rising tide. The whirlpools (during an…read moreebbing tide) are interesting but not worth a trip just to see them. We were staying very close so got to see both in one day. Check the tables online for best viewing times! You'd think it's at the midpoint between high and low tide, but it doesn't work out that way. ROAD ACCESS You are on all paved roads driving here. The parking is gravel. PARKING Several spots left 1.5 hours before the whirlpools on a Saturday in August, then 1 hour before the wave the same day. COSTS None. AMENITIES One bathroom at trailhead, one at the fork between Roland and North Points, both non flushing. No water. DIFFICULTY The first 5-10 minutes is a gravel road with access to private homes, as well as the Skookumchuck Bakery. Once the actual trail starts, it's a dirt trail that's fairly wide (2-3 people can walk abreast), but there are exposed roots and rocks. We saw a group with a stroller and they often had to carry it - not worth it! AMOUNT OF TIME/WHERE TO GO FOR BEST VIEWS Go to Roland point for the Whirlpools (ebbing tide). It took us 1 hour 20 minutes with a very tired 4 and 6 year old who were slow and complained a lot. It took us 40 minutes when it was 2 adults walking quickly. Go to North Point for the Big Wave (rising tide). It took us 50 minutes when it was 2 adults walking quickly. SHADE The route is 90% shaded. If you're going to the big waves in the evening, North Point is all in the shade. CELL SERVICE We had cell service throughout the hike (T-mobile).

Easy hike. Pretty views. Two different view points. . Mostly flat. About 8 km return. And you…read moregot to love a hike with a bakery on the trail - summer only.

This is a great spot for an easy walk beside some lovely waterfalls. It is great for dogs to jump…read moreinto the water. There is ample parking at the top of the hill near the soccer field and the waterfall path is just about 20 steps away from the parking and a public washroom.

Like Roberts Creek isn't un-urban enough, you can truly escape away from it all with a little jaunt…read morethrough Cliff Gilker Park. Well marked trails, easy paths, a babbling creek, waterfalls, bridges and huge, red cedars make this a little sanctuary. And the canopied woods means even if it's raining, you're protected. There's a few "viewpoints" with benches and in the hour that I was "lost" in the woods, I didn't see a soul. Although I should warn, the bear sighting signs didn't sit well with me. I should have brought my dog spray and my whistle. Then I could show them who's boss! There's lots of parking, an outhouse (just jump over to the golf course) and a big map that tells you where you are. If you're staying in Roberts Creek, I'd suggest just walking. It's only another 10 minutes and the trails aren't that long.

We came here for camping and also to check out the caves here. It cost $30 to $50 a night to camp…read more The campsite was busy on the weekend and not so much on the weekdays. The campground is quite big. The outhouse was not bad. We also explored the caves. The tours take 2 hours approx. You can do a self-guided tour but if you do than you don't get to go inside past the gates in the caves Note that in the areas there are lots of dangerous wild animals. We heard that there was a deer that got taken out by a cayote.

This was my first time cave exploring and I had such a wonderful and memorable experience! This is…read moredefinitely one of the best highlights of the entire trip! We went on the guided 3 hour "Ice Age Adventure" tour. Our tour guide was amazing!! She was very educational with the history, facts, and preservation efforts. She was experienced, attentive and overall fun to be with. We explored a series of marble passages and crystal caverns created by the power of "The Ice Age". The experience was amazing! We were crawling and schootching through tight passage ways. We even climbed an underground waterfall!! Wow, the amazing crystals formations were breathtaking. My pictures do not do them justice; you simply just have to see it for yourself!! Dress warm, as it does get a little chilly inside the cave, wear boots or sturdy shoes and know you are going to get a little wet! Take a waterproof durable camera! Also, if possible some gloves can be very helpful. They provide the helmets with a light. Hydrate and have a balanced meal, you will be hiking to the cave as well as climbing and crawling inside. They offer an education center featuring geology information, a small museum and fossil display. They have a small theater, so visitors can learn more about this unique environment without having to enter the caves. Snacks and souvenirs can also be purchased. Other above-ground opportunities include a self-guided walk through the amazing surface geology on the new "Phil Whitfield Interpretive Trail" that highlights interesting surface features explained in a self-guiding brochure. The drive to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park takes you on an unpaved road for a few miles; don't be worried, it is part of the adventure!! Great price for the experience, this is a MUST DO when visiting Beautiful Vancouver Island!!

Alexander Falls is an under the radar waterfall situated just off Sea to Sky Highway, located about…read more24 kilometers east of Whistler, British Columbia. I liked the view and perspective of Alexander Falls. In fact, this whole section within the great outdoors of BC, Canada boasts some frequent and picturesque looking waterfalls. I combined this Alexander Falls with a bunch of other waterfalls including... - Nairn Falls. - Rainbow falls. - Brandywine Falls. - Shannon Falls. As long as you're driving Sea to Sky Highway...you should bump into all these natural wonders without having to venture too far off the beaten path. At the most...you may have to hike 1 kilometer or so at a few of the waterfalls. For myself, I decided to make my journey along Sea to Sky Highway a "waterfall themed" adventure trying to capture as many falls as I could within my travels. In my opinion, it's just fun to view waterfall, after waterfall, after waterfall, lol. Even if they're not so spectacular or epic looking, I think getting out into nature and admiring them from afar puts people in a good mood, like for me, it felt like I was allocating my time appropriately during my explorations eventually down to Vancouver. But for this Alexander Falls, you make a turn onto Callaghan Road, just off Sea to Sky Highway and...before arriving, you make one last left hand turn into the Alexander Falls Parking Lot. This last bit of road was extremely bumpy, filled with massive potholes. I arrived in late September on a Saturday at about 9am and was the only person here. After exiting my car, Alexander Falls was already in full view. It was that easy. I did look for hiking trails to possibly get a closer angle of the waterfall but there were clear signs warning visitors that walking past the viewing platform could be unpredictable and unstable. It was highly suggested to hang out by the overlook. So...the vista point view you get of Alexander Falls is pretty much undisturbed. If I had to describe anything in the moment, I'd say I was standing a little too far away. It would have been nicer to be positioned closer. Regardless, I still had ample time to appreciate the setting without strangers getting in the way, lol. Some facts about Alexander Falls according to Wikipedia... "Alexander Falls is a waterfall in the Callaghan Valley area of the Sea to Sky Country of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. The falls are located just below a bridge on the access road to Callaghan Lake Provincial Park, at the head of the valley, which lies to the west of the resort town of Whistler. The falls consist of three drops that total up to 141 feet (43 m) in total. The falls are about 40 feet (12 m) wide". I only needed about 20 minutes to get in some photos before feeling content and moving on. In total, I enjoyed Alexander Falls' appearance, especially since Nairn Falls and Rainbow Falls were relatively disappointing prior to stopping here. And after Alexander Falls, 13 kilometers south is the best of em all and that being...Brandywine Falls! So, for those trying to check off as many waterfalls as possible in this part of Sea to Sky Highway, I'd put Alexander Falls in the middle-to-upper echelon in terms of worthwhileness. I think you'll be pleasantly satisfied with your visit.

Bears are awake again! Why don't we sleep the entire winter like them? It's like hitting the fast…read moreforward button to summer. None of this snow nonsense! The drive from sea to sky on Callaghan Road is around 15 minutes however it is known as the best unofficial place to see bears in Whistler. The road was paved for the 2010 olympics and grass was planted on either side that apparently grows clover (which bears love). So be careful out there and whatever you do don't get out of the car if you see one. If you visit Alexander falls in spring there is still 3-4 feet of snow on the ground so snow boots or snowshoes will help you get to the lookout. But once you get there because you're standing on 3-4 feet of ice you're above the railing of the lookout so you'll get great shots! (Just be careful to not fall over) This is another example of why Whistler is one of the most beautiful places in BC to visit. Towards the end of spring the tap to the waterfall is turned on full blast because of melting ice and snow so it's a really pretty show and you'll also get to see the rainbow effect on clear days like at Brandywine falls. There really is no hike here only an easy five minute stroll from your car to the look out and picnic tables to munch on grub. There are bathrooms here but I'd hold it until you get to a real one because these are outhouse styled. This is definitely one of mother nature's creations that you shouldn't miss if you visit Whistler. #WhistlerWonderland

What a fantastic hike! It is decently signed although we did get lost at one point. But that…read morecould've just been us. The trees and moss are beautiful. We hiked up to the Lookout point and the view was stunning. Worth the uphill hike. It is rocky terrain and lots of stairs so if you were not good with those things I would not suggest this hike. I would highly suggest some snacks to sit at the top of lookout and enjoy while you look at the stunning view.

Murrin Park is a rock climber's paradise. The large collection of granite crags provides numerous…read moreclimbing opportunities for all skill levels.  During peak hours, finding parking will test your patience. Many tourists, families, and climbers crowd the park. We just took a quick, flat walk around Browning Lake. Other things to do at Murrin Park: - Swim in the lake - Picnic by the lake - Hike the Murrin Park Loop Trail - Go fishing Murrin Provincial Park was a quick stop along our Sea to Sky Highway road trip. The park was not our kind of paradise. (Part 3)

I have done this hike on several occasions and it never gets old!…read more Located a short drive from Whistler Village near Function Junction. Best to get there early to grab parking though we found plenty of spots at 11am. A short and easy hike through the Sea to Sky Trail, it is easy for all with no steep drops or climbs through a pretty canopied woods! The trail takes you to a beautiful and picturesque suspension bridge across the Cheakakmus river and ends at the Whistler Train Wreck where an accident pulled several cars off the tracks and they were pulled into the woods to quickly clear the trails - they have become curious pieces of art with graffiti artists adding to the designs over the years! Well worth a visit for this unusual art exhibit in the middle of the woods !

A very interesting side trip during our visit to the area. The site is the aftermath of a train…read morewreck in 1956 in which the train derailed while the conductor was trying to make up lost time. A short hike reveals a number of rail cars strewn about the woods. In the ensuing years, the rail cars have been covered in graffiti... some consider it art. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth the visit for history buffs.

A short hike from Whistler Village. Try the many trails. Lovely. Perfect summer day. Bring your…read moresunscreen

Beautiful park in Whistler with lots of traffic but plenty of space to spread out. Beach area is…read morewell maintained and lawn space is also always in good condition. So many great biking trails surrounding the area as well. Definitely one of our favorite spots to visit in the summer up at Whistler!

Xcellent customer service!!!! They brought the paddle board to our Vrbo rental AND picked them up…read morewhen we were done. VERY fair prices as well. Will definitely use them again.

Great place to rent SUP and kayaks for a little tour around Nanoose Bay! Owners (super nice couple)…read morewere very accommodating of our group and were very flexible in the face of some not ideal weather conditions (water was a little rough). Took care of all our needs to ensure we had a good time. Would definitely rent from them again if we're back in the area!