Escape into Vancouver’s rugged wilderness. Visit the quaint seaside village of Horseshoe Bay, take the gondola up Mount Habrich high above the Howe Sound fjord, conquer the heart quickening walk across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, feel the mist from the breath-taking Shannon Falls, and ride a mine train into a retired copper mine tunnel. Taste the true essence of the Canadian coastal wilderness that lies beyond the city centre.
Tour Features:
*Horseshoe Bay - The quaint seaside village is home to about 1,000 permanent residents and is a very popular weekend spot for Vancouverites.
*Shannon Falls - 3rd highest waterfall in British Columbia at 1,099 feet.
*Britannia Mine Museum - Climb aboard the mine train and chug into this early haulage tunnel at this National Historic Site of Canada. The mine was in operation from 1904-1974 (admission included).
*Sea to Sky Gondola - Rise 2800 feet above sea level to sweeping views of theHowe Sound fjord, luscious coastal forest and surrounding mountains (admission included).
*Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge - 210 feet high & 325 feet long.
*Stawamus Chief - The world's 2nd largest granite monolith, towering over the waters of the Howe Sound at 2,297 feet.
*Glacial Fjord - Canada's southernmost glacial fjord.
*Lions Gate Bridge - An iconic suspension bridge built in 1937 by the Guinness family noted for their accomplishments in brewing, banking, and politics.
Meeting point/ Pick-up location: Hotel pick-up.
Duration: Approx. 7 hours.
Start/opening time: At 10am.
End/closing time: At 4pm.
Languages: English.
Others: Luggage is secured during the tour.