Half the fun of driving
along B.C.'s incredible Route 99 is counting the number of times you
have to stop to soak up the stunning scenery. Carved from sheer
granite cliffs in several places, the Sea to Sky Highway, also
known as the Squamish Highway, hugs fjord-like Howe Sound on its
way from the Lower Mainland to the former gold rush town of Lillooet.
The Vancouver Coast and Mountains Tourism Region refers to Route
99 as the "gateway to the spectacular" and writes that "The snow
capped Coast Mountains are spectacular; the harbour views captivating;
and the forested valley and lush farmlands unspoilt and picturesque."
This part of British Columbia was first settled by the Coast and
Interior Salish Indians centuries ago. Gold seekers arrived in the
1850's and 60's followed by loggers and farmers. Today, over
20,000 people live in the area between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler
Resort. Another 5,500 dwell in the Lillooet area.
Originally a logging and homesteading road, the Sea to Sky
Highway has undergone dramatic improvements in recent years. A great
debt is owed to the road builders who struggled with mountain
torrents, falling stones, rock slides, and freezing weather to
sculpt out a safe road with such exhilarating views.
BC Adventure
Government of British Columbia - Road Reports
National Geographic
British Columbia Online Highways
FindFamilyFun in Vancouver
Pemberton Valley
Sea-to-sky highway along Howe Sound
Sea-to-sky Motorcycle Tours
Travel British Columbia
Sea-to-Sky Land and Resource Management Plan
Via Online
British Columbia Wilderness Adventure
DreamScapes
Mountain Biking in British Columbia
Rock Climbing in the Sea to Sky Corridor
Fishing in British Columbia
Tourisme-cb (français)
