The Sea to Sky Highway journey to Whistler past Howe sound, Shannon Falls and
the snow covered peaks on the way to Whistler is one of
Canada's most spectacular drives.... so have your cameras
ready.
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Vancouver International Airport is located 75 miles south of
Whistler, approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours from the airport
depending upon traffic conditions as you pass through
Vancouver.
Exit the airport on Grant McConachie Way and follow the
signs for Hwy 99N over the Arthur Laing Bridge, and then
onto Granville St.
Continue north on Granville St for about 6 km (4 mi) and
onto the Granville St Bridge.
On the bridge, move to the far right lane, and take the
Seymour St exit.
Continue on Seymour St to Georgia St, and turn left onto
Georgia St.
Continue on Georgia St though Stanley Park and over the
Lions Gate Bridge.
Take the W Vancouver exit onto Marine Dr W, and then move to
the far right lane.
Take the first right onto Taylor Way, and travel up the
hill.
Go under the overpass, and then turn left onto Hwy 99N.
Continue north on Hwy 99 for about 62 miles to Whistler
along the Sea to Sky Highway
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West Georgia Street runs East to West at the North end of
Downtown Vancouver
Head West or make a left turn onto Georgia Street
Continue on Georgia St though Stanley Park and over the
Lions Gate Bridge.
Take the W Vancouver exit onto Marine Dr W, and then move to
the far right lane.
Take the first right onto Taylor Way, and travel up the
hill.
Go under the overpass, and then turn left onto Hwy 99N.
Continue north on Hwy 99 for about 62 miles to Whistler
along the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Hwy 5 becomes Hwy 99 once you cross in to Canada
During heavy peak traffic times at the border take the
alternate Truck Border crossing by using Exit 275, off of
I-5, before getting to the main Douglas Border crossing.
Then follow the Pacific Highway (also known as 176th Street
or Hwy 15) through Surrey, over the Cloverdale Bypass to Hwy
1 (the Trans Canada Highway).
Exit onto Hwy. 1, travelling west, and follow the highway
out of Surrey, over the Port-Mann Bridge, through Port
Coquitlam, Burnaby and East Vancouver.
Hwy. 1 then travels over the Ironworkers' Memorial Second
Narrows Bridge, through North and West Vancouver toward
Horseshoe Bay. Before Horseshoe Bay, Whistler-bound drivers
will take the Squamish - Whistler exit (#0 or 1), onto Hwy.
99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Once in Canada, after going through the Douglas Border
crossing, I-5 becomes Highway 99 which travels north into
Vancouver. The trip will take you through the Massey Tunnel
and over the Oak Street Bridge.
Once across the Oak Street Bridge, you will notice that
cross streets will all be numbered in descending order from
73rd St. down.
When you reach the 41st Street intersection turn left and
travel west until you see the next major intersection -
Granville Street. Turn right and head north on Granville,
which will lead you over the Granville Street Bridge into
downtown Vancouver.
While on the bridge, shift over to the far right lane and
take the Seymour Street exit. Travel north on Seymour, until
you hit Georgia Street, and turn left.
Georgia Street will take you out of downtown Vancouver,
through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate bridge.
Whistler-bound travellers will circle around and exit via
the Marine Drive West turnoff.
Once on Marine Drive, get in the right-hand lane, as you
will be making the first right onto Taylor Way.
After travelling up the Taylor Way hill, turn left onto
Highway 1 West, and follow the signs to Whistler via Highway
99 along the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Once on Hwy 99 North, past Horseshoe Bay, the trip to
Whistler is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on road
conditions. Take your time as you will pass by several
lakes, towns and view points along the Sea to Sky Highway.
The communities you will pass through include: Britannia
Beach, Squamish (considered the halfway point), and
Brackendale.
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A car is not essential during your stay in Whistler Village. Much of
the Resort is within easy walking distance. The Whistler Village
core is a pedestrian only environment. Good transportation,
servicing developed properties is provided ensuring that guests do
not require a personal vehicle. |
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