Sea To Sky Highway

Throughout North America, there are several iconic stretches of road. The Sea to Sky Highway connecting Vancouver and Whistler Village is arguably one of the most notable. Officially known as Highway 99 and constructed in the 1940s, the Sea to Sky Highway has seen numerous changes and upgrades over the subsequent decades. As part of Vancouver’s bid for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the government of British Columbia authorized a proposal to expand the highway for accommodating larger traffic loads. It was widened to a double-lane highway in both directions. As an additional safety measure, a concrete median was added to provide a structural barrier between the lanes. Nowadays, the Sea to Sky Highway hosts millions of visitors and commuters who travel up the breathtaking coastline of Howe Sound. Along the way, drivers can stop at Whistler, Squamish, Britannia Beach, and Lions Bay. Take a spin along the highway yourself when you book a Whistler + Sea to Sky Gondola tour.