Activities

Special Pricing for Lift Tickets on Groups of 15 or more

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The Sea to Sky Gondola has a variety of activities that will accommodate all the needs of your group and provide fabulous memories for years to come. Our Group Sales Team will work with you to ensure a seamless experience from the booking to your arrival and departure.

Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more visiting for the same purpose. Bookings and payment is required at least 48 hours prior to your arrival.

Contact us for more information on group rates, tour operator rates and booking options.

Available Year-Round
The Summit of the Sea to Sky Gondola offers access to a variety of scenic trails. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides can lead your group on immersive nature walks, combining breathtaking vistas with engaging educational excursions that explore the region’s unique flora and fauna.

*maximum guest to guide ratio
** price per person, does not include gondola ticket. Minimum number of participants for all guided hikes is 6 people

Prefer a self-guided hike? Choose from one of our many trail options:

SPIRIT LOOP
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 20 minutes
Distance: 400 metres
Elevation Gain: 15 m
Seasonality: Year-Round

With minimum elevation gain, this wide, easy trail offers breathtaking views of Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound, Sky Pilot Mountain and Goat Ridge. The Spirit Trail can be accessed in two ways, from the Backyard Plaza, and from the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. Stroller accessible.

PANORAMA LOOP
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Distance: 1.3 km
Elevation Gain: 30 m
Seasonality: Year-Round

This 1.3 km loop takes you through coastal forest, Alaskan blueberry bushes, and granite outcroppings. Viewpoints with handcrafted cedar benches dot the trail for rest with a view. The Panorama Loop has an easy elevation grade of approximately 8-10%, allowing most people of all ages and a variety of fitness levels to complete it in under an hour. Halfway through the trail is the Chief Overlook Viewing Platform: a cantilevered deck that juts out over a sheer drop and offers majestic views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. During winter months, you may need snowshoes to access the trail.

ALPINE ALLEY
Difficulty: Kids’ Adventure Trail
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Distance: 400 m
Elevation Gain: 15 m
Seasonality: Spring / Summer / Fall
An awesome alpine adventure to summit Bodhi’s Boulder! Along the way you will travel through the homes of seven alpine animals, discovering a climbling wall, a tunnel, a slide, a bear den and 2 Via Ferrata ladders! Explore this kid-approved trail at your own pace. Open as conditions permit.

WONDERLAND LAKE LOOP
Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Distance: 1.6 km return
Elevation Gain: 40 m
Seasonality: Year-Round
A quiet forest trail leading to a boardwalk around Wonderland Lake - a small lake dotted with lily pads and surrounded by wildflowers and Alaskan Blueberry. The Wonderland Lake Loop provides a real glimpse into the rich flora and fauna of the local ecosystem as it meanders along granite rock bluffs, open meadows and vibrant coastal forest. Several viewpoints are scattered along the trail offering great views of the Summit Lodge, Sky Pilot and Co-Pilot Mountains and Goat Ridge.

SPARKY'S SPIN
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Duration: 1-2 hours
Distance: 2.0 km
Elevation Gain: 140 m
Seasonality: Summer

Drop down into Sparky’s Spin and explore the route that our lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr, travelled to access tower locations during the construction of the gondola. This is a steeper, single-track trail for intermediate hikers. Enjoy a moderate downhill hike through the forest with views of Sky Pilot and Goat Ridge as well as peek-a-boo views of Howe Sound. The trail continues downhill under the gondola until the trail connects with the Upper Sea to Summit. Then, for the last kilometre, hike uphill to return to the Summit Lodge.

HIGHLINE TRAIL
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Distance: 1 km
Elevation Gain: 60 m
Seasonality: Summer

An intermediate/advanced trail with beautiful views and a few steep scrambles, the Highline Trail starts with a brief, steep ascent leading to sweeping 360-degree views of Mount Garibaldi, Mount Habrich, Sky Pilot, and Howe Sound.

Available Year-Round

Summit Leadership Challenge
Full-Day Experience
Starting at $189 per person Minimum 15 participants
Includes Trailside Lunch for each participant

Looking for a unique mountain experience that gets your team out of the office and working together? The Summit Leadership Challenge is our signature guided experience and the most immersive program in the Summit Leadership Series. Participants develop practical backcountry skills throughout the day before applying everything they've learned in a collaborative final challenge.

Designed for teams looking to strengthen communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and resilience, this program combines facilitated learning, outdoor adventure, and a culminating scenario that requires every team member to contribute.

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Summit Team Challenge
Half-Day Experience
Starting at $119 per person Minimum 15 participants
Add Trailside Lunch for an additional $30 per person

Short on time? The Summit Team Challenge combines outdoor exploration with hands-on team challenges designed to build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Set in our scenic subalpine environment, participants work together to solve practical challenges while learning foundational backcountry skills.

Delivered over approximately four hours, this program is designed to fit easily into corporate retreats, team meetings, and conference schedules.

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Embark on a thrilling 1-1.5 hour Via Ferrata adventure, where you'll climb ladder-like rungs, traverse exhilarating suspension bridges and soak in the scenic views of ocean fjiords and snow-capped peaks, all while securely attached to the rock face with fixed safety cables.

Guided by: Mountain Skills Academy
Fitness: Average
Ability: Beginner / Intermediate
Seasonality: Year-Round

Inquire with Mountain Skills Academy directly for more information and pricing Squamish Via Ferrata – Mountain Skills Academy

Available year-round

Bring your team together for a one-of-a-kind bonding experience, facilitated by Eventology. Their curated selection of thoughtfully designed activities inspires collaboration, encourages participants to step outside their comfort zones, and uncovers new dynamics within your team. Each experience is customized to your group’s goals which aims to strengthen communication, connection, and overall performance.

Contact our Sales Team for availability and information.

Available Year-Round

Elevate your group event with a private yoga session at the Summit Lodge. Overlooking the breathtaking Howe Sound, our one-hour sessions are led by a local instructor and are suitable for all experience levels. These sessions are perfect for team-building or private gatherings, providing a refreshing opportunity to stretch, breathe, and find balance amid the mountain scenery.

Cost: Please enquire
Equipment: Rentals available