Is the sea to Sky worth it?
The views are spectacular, the food is delicious, it’s accessible for all ages and abilities, there are numerous hiking trails, and there are play areas for young kids. Therefore I think the Sea to Sky Gondola is absolutely worth it!
How long do you spend at Sea to Sky Gondola?
The 10-minute ride to the top takes you 885m above sea level where sweeping of views of the Howe Sound and coastal mountains will welcome you from every direction.
Why was the Sea to Sky Gondola cut?
Attraction was shut for 8 months after cable was cut the 2nd time in September. After twice being sabotaged by a cable-cutting vandal — or vandals — the freshly-repaired Sea to Sky Gondola will reopen again to the public on Friday after months on the ground.
Who owns the Sea to Sky Gondola?
Dunn, Greenfield and Hutchison still combine to own a 50 per cent stake in Sea to Sky Gondola LP. Brown said a limited partnership owns the rest.
Is the Sea to Sky Gondola at Grouse mountain?
Grouse will give you one panoramic view, on a good day if clouds to not shroud the peak of the mountain. Sea to Sky, just to Squamish, will provide you with 45 minutes of changing panoramic views, plus the view from the top of the gondola just south of Squamish, if clouds do not shroud the top of the cliff.
What is at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola?
At the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola are a number of well-laid-out trails. One of them is the 1.6 km Panorama Trail that leads to a viewing platform overlooking the Stawamus Chief Mountain and entire Squamish Valley. There are other great trails as well, including the 1.6 km Wonderland Lake Loop.
Which is better Sea to Sky Gondola or peak to peak?
Conclusion: If you travel in pre- or post season, definitely choose the Sea to Sky Gondola. The walks you can make here are simple and can be done by anyone. If you really want to explore the mountains, then go for the Peak 2 Peak.
Who damaged the Sea to Sky Gondola?
Line was severed for 2nd time in as many years in September RCMP and gondola staff immediately said the line had been deliberately cut, just as it was the year before. Technical Safety B.C. confirmed Friday that a vandal, or vandals, sliced partway through the cable last month.
Is The Sea to Sky Gondola safe?
The attraction has installed 25 new gondola cabins from Switzerland, which will now be removed from the cable every night for safety. It has also hired its own in-house security team. B.C. safety regulators have confirmed the gondola’s 5.2-cm cable was deliberately cut in both recent incidents.
How much is the Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola?
Day Tickets
| Online | Ticket Window Weekday* | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult 19 – 64 | $55.95 | $56.95 |
| Senior 65 + | $50.95 | $51.95 |
| Youth 13 – 18 | $32.95 | $33.95 |
| Child 6 – 12 | $18.95 | $19.95 |
How was gondola cable cut?
30 confirms that the Sea to Sky Gondola’s cable was vandalized once again. “In the early morning of Sept. 14, 2020, while the gondola was not in operation, the haul rope was cut while under tension. The cut was made on the downhill side of the loop from the top of one of the support towers,” the report reads.
What happened to the Sea to Sky Gondola?
The Sea to Sky Gondola is back in operation after months of repairs following the second targeted act of vandalism. For the first time in 10 months, the Sea to Sky Gondola is welcoming visitors. This was the second time the cable was vandalized, the first cut happening a year earlier, in August 2019.