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British Columbia / BEYOND VANCOUVER TOURING Sea to Sky Gondola 65 Your adventure starts with a ten-minute gondola ride to 885 metres above sea level. The ten-minute ride up to the summit provides sweeping views of Howe Sound, the majestic coastal forest and surrounding mountains. Every gondola cabin has an eight-passenger capacity, comfortable padded seats and floor-to-ceiling glass windows for maximum views. The ride up and down is a thrilling adventure for all ages and provides views of Shannon Falls and the Squamish Chief. Once at the top, many other adventures await. You will have access to a wide array of outdoor experiences including interpretive walking trails, cantilevered viewing platforms, the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, a Via Ferrata course, rock climbing, access trails to backcountry routes and much more. Tickets include one round trip gondola ride to the summit station where you can immediately access the walking and hiking trail networks, viewing platforms, climbing routes and the thrilling Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. The Summit Lodge Eatery & Edge Bar offers fresh local cuisine. Relax and enjoy the views from the expansive Summit Lodge Viewing Deck. From $40 Sea to Sky Gondola & Whistler Village Tour Transfer to Whistler Relax... enjoy the journey with Pacific Coach Lines from downtown Vancouver or YVR Airport to Whistler Resort featuring frequent daily departures year round with Wi-Fi available on board. Visit Whistler Village with breathtaking scenery en route to the mountains. Door to door service is included and provides transportation to hotels and condos located in the village. From $55 Victoria Day Tour Including Butchart Gardens Enjoy a full day excursion from Vancouver to Victoria including a cruise on board BC Ferries through the Gulf Islands, Butchart Gardens and a Victoria orientation tour with time to explore the Inner Harbour. Tours depart 9.30am daily from May to October and include hotel pick-up and drop-off at selec