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Subregion of British Columbia in Canada
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The Sea to Sky region stretches from the North Shore up the east side of Howe Sound to Squamish, the gateway to British Columbia's magnificent alpine country of forests, lakes, and year round world class outdoor activities. The Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), which gives the region its name, clings to the mountainsides, letting you drive from Vancouver to Whistler, one of North America's top ski resorts, in two hours. Further in is Pemberton. The area is rich with archaeological sites and historical lore of the Salish First Nations.
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Roomy 14 passenger charter bus, Sightseeing of Squamish & Whistler, YVR airport service, transfers within Squamish. Can also book them through many Whistler Hotels.
By bus
By taxi
Whistler Resort Cabs, +1 604-938-1515, provides taxi service from Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport to Whistler for $255.
By plane
The nearest large airport is Vancouver International Airport. There are bus and limousine companies that provide direct shuttle service from the airport to Squamish and Whistler, see "By bus" above.
By public transit
BC Transit operates bus services in Squamish, Pemberton, and Whistler, all which operate throughout the day. Bus service within Whistler is frequent.
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a string of communities along the eastern shore of Howe Sound
the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, with rock climbing, hiking, white water, kiteboarding, and some eagles too. The gondola offers some great views of Howe Sound, the Chief and Squamish.
the biggest ski resort in North America, but plenty to see and do year-round. Summer: mountain biking; extensive valley trail system, hike, swim. Peak to peak cable car gondola open year round.
gateway to some beautiful backcountry areas. Winter: ski & snowmobile. Summer: mountain bike on 200 km of free trails. Paragliding, hiking, swimming at One Mile Lake's sandy beach, and hot springs.
stellar hiking and camping amidst mountains and glacier-fed lakes
known for its pristine lakes
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