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Sea to Sky, Canyons & the Okanagan: 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 7-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 7-day plan · best time to go.

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7
days
635 km
distance
14.6 h
driving
18
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Day 1 Vancouver public coast day

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~16:00
Temperature
12.5°C–20.4°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
15.6h
09:00
Vancouver public coast and heritage circuit hellobc.com map ↗
Start with Vancouver's public waterfront, parkland and coast before collecting the car.
360 min · Vancouver public coast day · Confirm current admission where applicable
15:00
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna search map ↗
Savor delicious Greek platters in a bustling downtown setting.
60 min · Vancouver public coast day · Almost all under $10
open: Daily
Overnight here
e.g. HI Vancouver (Downtown) · Buchan Hotel

Day 2 Squamish Howe Sound day

1 curated stops
Transit
1h39
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
12.5°C–20.4°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
15.7h
10:40
Squamish public Howe Sound circuit hellobc.com map ↗
Read the Howe Sound landscape from Squamish's public viewpoints and safe short walks.
330 min · Squamish Howe Sound day · Confirm current admission where applicable
16:10
Dragon Terrace Chinese Restaurant dragonterrace.com map ↗
Savor flavorful, well-priced Chinese dishes.
60 min · Squamish Howe Sound day · $10-15
open: Wed-Mon 3:30PM-8PM
Overnight here
e.g. August Jack Motor Inn · Sea To Sky Hotel

Day 3 Whistler public culture day

1 curated stops
Transit
1h33
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
8.0°C–18.0°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
15.8h
10:35
Whistler public culture circuit hellobc.com map ↗
Give Whistler a grounded valley day centred on public culture rather than a guaranteed lift or activity.
330 min · Whistler public culture day · Confirm current admission where applicable
16:05
Lift Coffee Company search map ↗
Enjoy fresh salads and soups with a perfect coffee on the sunny patio.
60 min · Whistler public culture day · approx $12
open: Mon-Thu 6:30AM-6PM, Fri-Sun 6:30AM-9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Hostelling International Whistler · Southside Lodge

Day 4 Pemberton and Duffey road day

1 curated stops
Transit
1h06
Finish
~16:10
Temperature
7.3°C–18.3°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
15.8h
10:10
Pemberton and Duffey public road circuit destinationbc.ca map ↗
Cross from the fertile Pemberton valley into the steep Duffey Lake corridor with daylight margin.
300 min · Pemberton and Duffey road day · Confirm current admission where applicable
15:10
North Arm Farm northarmfarm.com map ↗
60 min · Pemberton and Duffey road day · Coffee $2.15, sandwiches $6-10, baked goods $2-5
open: 9AM-6PM daily
Overnight here
e.g. Nairn Falls Provincial Campground · Pemberton Valley Lodge

Day 5 Lillooet canyon day

3 curated stops
Transit
3h33
Finish
~17:20
Temperature
7.3°C–19.0°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
15.8h
12:20
Lillooet public canyon circuit hellobc.com map ↗
Pause in Lillooet for public canyon and St’át’imc context before the interior road leg.
180 min · Lillooet canyon day · Confirm current admission where applicable
15:30
50 min · Lillooet canyon day
16:30
The West Side Road search map ↗
50 min · Lillooet canyon day
Overnight here
e.g. Reynolds Hotel · Hotel DeOro

Day 6 Kamloops grasslands day

3 curated stops
Transit
3h41
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
9.4°C–24.0°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
15.8h
12:30
Kamloops public grasslands and heritage circuit hellobc.com map ↗
Trade the Coast Mountains for Kamloops river heritage and public grassland viewpoints.
180 min · Kamloops grasslands day · Confirm current admission where applicable
15:40
Kamloops Museum and Archives kamloopsmuseum.ca read more map ↗
Discover local history and artifacts in an intimate setting downtown.
50 min · Kamloops grasslands day
16:40
Kamloops Art Gallery kag.bc.ca map ↗
Explore accessible art exhibitions in a welcoming space.
50 min · Kamloops grasslands day · Adults $5, seniors (62+) $3, children and students free, admission free on Th
open: Mon-Wed Fri Sat 10AM-5PM, The 10AM-9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Delta Hotels Kamloops · Scott's Inn and Restaurant

Day 7 Kelowna and Myra Canyon day

4 curated stops
Transit
3h06
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
10.2°C–25.4°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
15.7h
11:45
Kelowna and Myra Canyon public circuit tourismkelowna.com map ↗
Finish beside Okanagan Lake with public waterfront and a bounded Myra Canyon rail-trail walk.
180 min · Kelowna and Myra Canyon day · Confirm current admission where applicable
14:55
Stuart Park kelowna.ca map ↗
Enjoy waterfront views and public art in a charming park.
50 min · Kelowna and Myra Canyon day
open: 6AM-11PM
15:55
Waterfront Park kelowna.ca map ↗
Stroll the boardwalk and relax on sandy Tugboat Beach.
50 min · Kelowna and Myra Canyon day
open: 6AM-10PM
16:55
Knox Mountain Park kelowna.ca read more map ↗
Take in expansive valley views from a large, scenic park.
50 min · Kelowna and Myra Canyon day
open: 6AM-10PM; vehicle access only in summer Mon-Sat 9:30AM-9PM, Sun noon-9PM

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