Sea to Sky Gondola

The Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia’s Newest Attraction is situated just minutes from the Executive Hotel and Resort in the town of Squamish, a 40-minute drive from Vancouver and halfway to Whistler.  Gondola facilities include a restaurant, bar, café and gift shop with cultural exhibits on site. On arrival at the summit lodge a host of other activities awaits – the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, numerous hiking trails, rock climbing, access trails to backcountry routes, interpretive walking loops with viewing platforms and much more!

Sightseeing Tours

We’ve partnered with Sea To Sky Air to offer some of the best sightseeing flights this country has to offer.

Squamish, BC is where Sea To Sky Air launches some of the best sightseeing flights this country has to offer. Sea To Sky Air is the premier air tour operator in the South Coast Mountains of British Columbia, so let them show you around from the breathtaking perspective they are known for! Whether you are looking for family fun, a romantic escape, or pure adventure, Sea To Sky Air has the right experience for you.

A Nature Viewing Paradise

The surrounding dramatic landscape comprises towering mountain ranges, granite cliffs, ancient glaciers, forested valleys with streams, rivers and the third tallest waterfall in BC.

Our stunning surroundings provide a home to a wide array of wildlife, including, black bears, coyotes, raccoons and beavers. The sparkling waters of the Howe Sound are home to Orca’s, Sea Lions, Otters and wide variety of BC Salmon.

The Squamish Estuary and Eagle Run Park, are local treasures and home to some of BC’s most exotic birds, such as Cranes, Ducks, Geese and wintering Bald Eagles.

One of North America’s largest congregations of bald eagles that can be viewed easily throughout the winter at several spots around town. Prime viewing usually happens in Brackendale where you’ll find an interpretive display of our eagles and the lifecycle of the chum salmon on which they feed.

Helicopter Tours and Private Flights

For more than twenty years, Blackcomb Aviation helicopter pilots and mountain guides have introduced outdoor enthusiasts to the beauty of Squamish and the surrounding areas. Tours cater to a wide range of interests, fitness levels, and budgets but can also be tailored for special events. Departures can be arranged from bases in Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler.

Fishing

Squamish offers anglers a world-class fishing destination! The Mamquam, Cheakamus, Squamish, and Elaho rivers surrounding Squamish run thick with all five Pacific varieties of salmon as well as Dolly Varden char and cutthroat trout. Visitors interested in fishing must have a license and a book of regulations for a list of restricted areas and waters.

Fishing is a year-round activity in Squamish, BC. From late summer to fall the rivers are full of Salmon, and in winter you can find bull and rainbow trout. Steelheads make their appearance by early spring.

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Skiing & Snowboarding

With trail-head access to epic skiing within 20 minutes of downtown, Squamish is the best location for your next backcountry skiing trip. The Sea to Sky gondola opens up new access to some of the best terrain in North America, However, The terrain is big and complex with lots of steeps, alpine bowls and pillows and is not suited for the beginner or inexperienced skier. Elfin lakes is a popular backcountry skiing route near Squamish for ski touring, snowshoeing and splitboarding. With proper preparation, skills and local guides Squamish is a great location to enjoy untouched powder and no lift lines in the backcountry.

Learn more about backcountry skiing in Squamish and book a guide online today through our Adventure Concierge Squamish Adventure.

Plus, North America’s best skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb is only 35 minutes up the Sea-to-Sky highway. These two wonderful mountains hosted, among others, the downhill skiing events at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Together, they boast over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, appropriate for all levels of proficiency.

Cross Country Skiing

Just a short 30 minute drive from the resort you will find over 130km of trails set on a 7,000 hectare landscape winter wonderland of the Callaghan Valley, which offers something for everyone.

Whether you choose to classic ski, skater, snowshoe or ski tour, the Alexander Falls Ski Touring Centre offer a convenient, affordable place to start your day’s Nordic Ski adventure.

Snowmobiling

Squamish is the heart of Snowmobile county. Brohme Ridge offers unparalleled ocean views to go with your deep powder turns, while the Callaghan is a great location to take a tour and try this sport for your first time. Luxury tours out of Whistler will fly you in a helicopter to your awaiting snowmobile where you can embark on a day exploring the Pemberton Ice Caps with friends. All of this is available within 2 hours of Squamish, making the area an epic snowmobile destination for all people, from beginner to professionals. Learn more about Squamish Snowmobiling and book a tour online today through our Adventure Concierge.

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Ziptrekking

You’ve seen pictures and movies of people zipping along tree-tops and exploring nature from above. Now, you can be one of them!

Ziptrek Ecotours is the North American pioneer of zip line tours and can be found a mere 35 minutes’ car ride away from Squamish. Ziptrek offer three guided zip line tours year-round combining exploration and ecological education; the tours range from the Tree Trek, designed for those who like light adventures with no zipping required, to exhilarating zip lining through a network of the highest, longest and most exciting zip lines around.

The friendly staff at Executive Suites Hotel & Resort will be happy to make all of the arrangements for you.

Tobogganing

Enjoy a day of old-fashioned tubing at the Sea to Sky Gondola’s new Tube Park! Located adjacent to the Gondolas Wonderland Lake Loop, the tube park offers sliding fun for all ages. There will be four lanes of varying sliding levels. It a fun activity for the family and a great way to spend a day in the snow!

The cost is $5.00 which includes tube rental and unlimited access within tube park hours. Slide down and walk up. Price does not include the Gondola Ticket.

Or drive up to Whistler, only 35 minutes away, to experience the Olympic Park tobogganing hill with your younger children. The hill has a long flat run out of approximately 100 metres in length and a separate path for the return journey. There’s no better place to play in the snow safely for young families. You can get rent your toboggans ad mandatory helmets at the Day Lodge.