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Sea to Sky, Canyons & the Okanagan: Route Guide

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Howe Sound from the Sea to Sky highway
Photo: Ruth Hartnup · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Travel from Vancouver's public coast through Howe Sound, Whistler and the steep Duffey Lake corridor, then cross canyon grasslands to Kamloops and Kelowna. The baseline is a summer self-drive with public culture, viewpoints and walks; lifts, wineries, wildlife tours and equipment activities stay optional.

Sea to Sky, Canyons & the Okanagan is a 635 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 7-day trip; the plan below is the 7-day version for July, built from 514 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

7
days
635km
distance
7
Stops
514
curated stops

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The route

Vancouver public coast day→ 65 kmSquamish Howe Sound day→ 60 kmWhistler public culture day→ 40 kmPemberton and Duffey road day→ 130 kmLillooet canyon day→ 170 kmKamloops grasslands day→ 170 kmKelowna and Myra Canyon day

What you'll see

Vancouver Art Gallery
View the permanent collection and special exhibits in a varied gallery.
Vancouver public coast day
Railway Museum of British Columbia
Explore historic trains and railway artifacts.
Squamish Howe Sound day
Audain Art Museum
Admire British Columbia's art in a stunning setting.
Whistler public culture day
Pemberton and Duffey public road circuit
Cross from the fertile Pemberton valley into the steep Duffey Lake corridor with daylight margin.
Pemberton and Duffey road day
Lillooet public canyon circuit
Pause in Lillooet for public canyon and St’át’imc context before the interior road leg.
Lillooet canyon day
BC Wildlife Park
Watch diverse animals from bears to rattlesnakes in natural habitats.
Kamloops grasslands day
Stuart Park
Enjoy waterfront views and public art in a charming park.
Kelowna and Myra Canyon day
Granville Island
Stroll through eclectic shops, restaurants, and galleries on this lively island.
Vancouver public coast day

Choose your length

7-day plan18 stops · 14.6 h transit2.6 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: June, July, August, September

The public Sea-to-Sky corridor, Duffey Lake road and Okanagan walking season align; alpine lifts, tastings and guided activities remain separately confirmed.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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