We start our Squamish day trip with a visit to the famous Britannia beach Mine Museum, inside the mine we are treated to a full narration of techniques and history of mining, 1.3 hrs later Mr Lawrence will then take you on a 20 min nature walk to the base of The spectacular Shannon Falls (three times higher than Niagara falls). We then take the brand new Sea-to-Sky gondola ride to the Summit Lodge, crossing the 100 meter Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, we take a nice 20 min walk on the Panorama trail to the viewpoint offering fabulous viewpoints of the Sound, and the Chief climbing mountain.For lunch and we will be heading to the Howe Sound Brewing Company to enjoy the food and drink in this local log/plank big house the most popular restaurant in Squamish. Please note:The Railway Heritage Park will be closed to June 1rst 2020, to finish the day a visit to the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum to see the Famous Royal Hudson steam train and an amassing collection of railway memorabilia.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter tour van
✖ Gratuities are not included and are on an individual basis
✖ Lunch costs
Departure & Return
Departure:
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To get to Canada Place take the sky train/Canada line subway to waterfront station and take the convention exit it is large building with big white sails, pick up is in front of the entrance to Canada place hotel,
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Lawrence Tours
Pickup will be from your hotel 9am-10am, then you will set out on a 45-minute drive into the mountains. Your first stop will be the Britannia Mine Museum. Here, visitors are given a train ride and detailed escorted tour through an ore haulage tunnel that was drilled in 1914 to transport minerals to the original ore separation sheds (admission charges apply).
Next, your guide takes you on a nature walk to the base of the spectacular Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. After, you will venture out on a sea-to-sky gondola ride to the Summit Lodge, where you’ll get to cross the 100 meter Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, offering fabulous viewpoints of the Sound, and the Chief (admission charges apply).
The next stop is the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum where you’ll find more than 90 pieces of heritage railway car. Following is the Howe Sound Brewing Company to enjoy some food and drink in this local favorite (food and drink charges apply).
Duration: 45 minutes
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Britannia Mine Museum
complete mine tour inside and outside venues
Duration: 2 hours
3
Shannon Falls Provincial Park
An easy walk to the base of the observation platform where view and talk about the ancient history of the Falls and surrounding areas.This spectacular waterfall is three times higher than Niagara falls.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Sea To Sky Gondola
This part of the tour is optional, we ride the 6 person gondola to the brand new summit lodge and enjoy the views of the Squamish valley then and take 20 minute nature walk to the Panorama view point. A perfect follow up after lunch to stretch your legs and breathe fresh mountain air.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, winter time boots are required ice crampons are provided
