Santa Photos Near VancouverHow to Plan a Festive Day at Sea to Sky Gondola

Looking for Santa photos near Vancouver that you can turn into a family day out? At Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, combine your photo session at the Summit Lodge with holiday crafts, a decorated forest walk and festive treats to enjoy together.

Choose your Santa photo session

Photos with Santa run November 27–30 and December 4–7, with pre-booked sessions from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Photographer Tara O’Grady will capture your visit. Choose a time that works for your schedule.

What does the outing cost?

Santa photos are $30 for one digital photo or $40 for two. This does not include the gondola ride, so each family member will also need a lift ticket or valid Annual Membership. Children five and under ride free.

Lift ticket prices depend on the ages of your family members. View our current lift ticket prices and family ticket options.

Parking is $8 for up to four hours or $10 for a full day, and is included with an Annual Membership.

Arrive, ride up and check in

Your booking gives you a 30-minute arrival window at the Santa Photos check-in desk. For example, if you book for 9:30 am, arrive between 9:30 and 10 am.

Allow time beforehand for parking, tickets, boarding and the 10–15 minute gondola ride. Once you reach the Summit Lodge, follow the signs to the Santa Photos check-in desk.

Stay for some festive family time

After your photos, visit Santa’s Workshop in the Diamond Head Room, open 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Santa photo dates, for gingerbread cookie decorating, wooden ornament or photo frame crafts, and Christmas colouring. Afterwards, head outside for a walk along the Decorated Spirit Trail.

Book your Photos with Santa and look forward to a festive day together at the Summit! Remember to book lift tickets for anyone without a valid Annual Membership.

Have a question we haven’t answered here? Visit our Santa Photos FAQ for more details.