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Land Adventures · Bowen Island, British Columbia
Twenty minutes by ferry takes you from Vancouver’s skyline to cedar forests, kayak-cut coves, and an island that manages to feel both wild and intimate. Bowen Island is a day-trip that rewards walkers, photographers, and anyone who wants a short, memorable escape into Howe Sound.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Gibsons, British Columbia
Tucked into Gambier Island in Howe Sound, Halkett Bay Marine Provincial Park is a small, boat-accessible refuge of tide pools, pebble beaches and cedar forest. Reachable via a short cruise from Gibsons, it’s an ideal half-day escape for anyone wanting a close-to-water coastal adventure.
Read the story →Water Activities · Vancouver, British Columbia
A fjord-side village that functions as both gateway and destination, Horseshoe Bay is where BC ferries, wildlife cruises and Sea‑to‑Sky road trips begin—perfect for short coastal walks, boat tours to seal colonies, and quick access to Shannon Falls and Whistler.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Squamish, British Columbia
At the Squamish Adventure Centre, the Sea-to-Sky corridor opens like a map you can walk into. This is where fjord meets alpine, where you choose between Shannon Falls spray, gondola summits, or eagle-lined riverbanks—and get expert, on-the-minute advice to do it right.
Read the story →Climbing Mountaineering · Squamish, British Columbia
Spend a focused half-day learning to climb on Squamish’s famous granite with a professional guide. This taster introduces essential rope skills, movement on rock, and the confident calm that comes from leaving the ground safely.
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