Journey from Sea to Sky
Explore one of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads from Vancouver, Canada
As we explore the world around us, we sometimes stumble upon a journey that is more beautiful, more enriching, and more breathtaking than our ultimate destination. Winding upwards from the beaches and inlets of the Greater Vancouver area, along clifftops overlooking the deep blue waters and forested islands of Howe Sound, and finally climbing towards the icy-white peaks of the Coast Mountains and the charming resort village of Whistler, the Sea to Sky Highway of British Columbia is more than just a way to get to where you’re going, it’s a destination in its own right.
There are a few ways to travel the 409 km of the Sea to Sky: you can take the scenic Rocky Mountaineer train as part of a longer 3-day journey to the Rockies, you can hop on a bus, or you can drive. The advantage of the Rocky Mountaineer is access to stunning views in the comfort and luxury of your train carriage without having to focus on little things like making sure you don’t drive off the road. A bus will transport you to Whistler quickly and very affordably. But if you make the drive yourself you have the advantage of being able to explore along the way. You do have to pay attention to the road and don’t get to simply soak in the views, but there are numerous little laybys where…
