Vancouver Sea to Sky Adventure: Epic Views & Accessible Attractions

~ 1-1.5 hours

Watch the sunrise and enjoy a stroll through the Stanley Park Seawall. There are many other stops to enjoy throughout Stanley Park.

Public Transit Option: Sheraton Hotel → Stanley Park ~ 20 mins

Walk to Thurlow Street, take the #19 bus to Stanley Park Loop. The bus stops near the Stanley Park Drive and Pipeline Road, giving easy access to the infamous Seawall.

~ 30-60 mins

Choose one of the following accessible options:

• Prospect point cafe: located inside Stanley Park, this cafe is open during Summer/Early Fall season
  • Cafe hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There is also a retail store and an ice cream shop.
• The Teahouse in Stanley Park: opens at 11am, ideal for a later brunch.
• The Modern Pantry: En route to the Gondola; a cafe and bakery with fresh pastries, soups, sandwiches, coffee and more. Accessible parking, entrance, and seating is available. Outdoor seating offers scenic views, or grab food to go for the drive.

A highlight of the itinerary, offering panoramic mountains and accessible alpine experiences.

Note: Sea to Sky Gondola closes at 5pm from Sunday - Wednesday and 8pm from Thursday - Saturday.

Public Transit Option: Stanley Park → Squamish ~ 1.5 hours

Stanley Park → Sea to Sky Gondola: ~ 1-1.5 hours: Take the #253 bus and The Squamish Connector (reach out to them or check their website for current schedules and accessibility options, pick up locations across downtown Vancouver are available).

1. From Stanley Park to Sea to Sky: take the #253 bus on Denman St to the Hyatt Hotel. The closest drop off/pick-up location is behind the Hyatt Hotel on Melville Street.
2. A Squamish Connector vehicle will pick you up and take you directly to the Gondola base.

If you’re travelling by car and have the flexibility to make stops along the way, we recommend following this route in order. Each stop is located along the drive from Stanley Park to the Sea to Sky Gondola and offers an accessible place to rest, explore, or take in the views. Including these stops, this journey can take anywhere between 1-3 hours.

• Porteau Cove Boat Launch:
  • One of the few accessible waterfront stops along the Sea to Sky Highway. The Porteau Cove Boat Launch (within the Porteau Provincial Park) has a massive, accessible pier. It has different levels with ramps connecting it, and is a great stop for some sun and stretch. Also a great spot to watch some sea animals!
  • The park is open 24/7 and has public restrooms with accessible stalls.
• Shannon Falls Viewpoint
  • The last accessible stop before the Gondola; stop here for a beautiful view of a 335 meter waterfall! Easily visible waterfall with accessible viewing areas near the parking lot.
  • The lower trail is wheelchair accessible, it provides access to a flat and wide paved/hard-packed trail. There are also a few wheelchair-accessible toilets, picnic tables and a drinking fountain.

Sea to Sky Gondola ~ 2-3 hours to ride up and explore

• There is a fully accessible gondola ride available that takes you all the way up to the summit. There is a levelled platform with an entrance/exit point, allowing wheelchair users to easily roll in and out. Enjoy the 10-minute journey up an 800-metre vertical ascent.
• Once you’re up there, you have panoramic views of the Sky-Pilot and Co-pilot Mountain peaks.
• Also enjoy a ride through the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge - we recommend going during quiet hours!
• Grab a bite to eat after at the Summit Lodge.

Public Transit Option: Squamish → Sheraton Wall Centre ~ 1.5 hours

Take The Squamish Connector and #44 UBC or the #2 Dunbar Loop bus to get back to the Sheraton.

1. From Sea to Sky Gondola to Sheraton Centre: Take a Squamish Connector vehicle to the Hyatt Hotel.
   • The drop off/pick-up location closest to the Vancouver Sheraton Wall Centre is behind the Hyatt Hotel on Melville Street.
2. Walk over to Burrard Station and take #2 Dunbar Loop bus, get off at Nelson Street and find the Sheraton Centre just ahead.

Tip: Free shuttle buses from Sea to Sky Gondola are available during the summer and on weekends and holidays during the winter.

Vancouver Sheraton Wall Centre has 21 wheelchair accessible rooms available, along with many other accommodating features.

After arriving at the hotel, take some time to unwind, get refreshed, and ready for dinner.

Ready to have a special dining experience? Check out these accessible options just near you, all within a short 10-20 minute walking distance or a 5-10 minute drive:

• Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri (closest to Sheraton Hotel)
• Carlino
• Cactus Club Cafe, Coal Harbour
• Chop Steakhouse and Bar, Coal Harbour

Want a night in instead? Check out Desi Indian Lounge on UberEats, Skip The Dishes, or do a quick pick-up just 6 minutes down the street.