Experience the best of Squamish on this day trip! Explore the Britannia Mine Museum, hike to Shannon Falls, ride the Sea-to-Sky gondola, and enjoy lunch at Howe Sound Brewing Company. Don’t miss the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum!
- Lawrence Tours - Pickup will be from your hotel 9am-10am, then you will set out on a 45-minute drive into the mountains. Your first stop will be the Britannia Mine Museum. Here, visitors are given a train ride and detailed escorted tour through an ore haulage tunnel that was drilled in 1914 to transport minerals to the original ore separation sheds (admission charges apply).
Next, your guide takes you on a nature walk to the base of the spectacular Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. After, you will venture out on a sea-to-sky gondola ride to the Summit Lodge, where you’ll get to cross the 100 meter Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, offering fabulous viewpoints of the Sound, and the Chief (admission charges apply).
The next stop is the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum where you’ll find more than 90 pieces of heritage railway car. Following is the Howe Sound Brewing Company to enjoy some food and drink in this local favorite (food and drink charges apply).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter tour van
- Gratuities are not included and are on an individual basis
- Lunch costs
Our day tour in Squamish commences with an exploration of the esteemed Britannia beach Mine Museum. Within the mine, we become privy to a comprehensive narration detailing mining methods and historical events, a session lasting approximately 1.3 hours. Subsequently, Mr Lawrence will guide us on a 20-minute nature hike to the foot of the awe-inspiring Shannon Falls, a cascade three times the height of Niagara Falls. Next, we board the newly established Sea-to-Sky gondola ascending to the Summit Lodge. Crossing the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge stretching 100 meters, we enjoy a leisurely 20-minute stroll on the Panorama Trail leading to an observation point rendered outstanding by views of the Sound, and the imposing Chief climbing mountain. Lunch waits at the Howe Sound Brewing Company, a prominent restaurant in Squamish ensconced within a large local log/plank building, where we savor their culinary offerings and beverages. Please be aware that the Railway Heritage Park will remain closed until June 1, 2020. To cap off this exciting day, we pay a visit to the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum for a firsthand glimpse at the renowned Royal Hudson steam train and an impressive collection of railway relics.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, winter time boots are required ice crampons are provided
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
