8 Tours in Squamish Worth Booking

1.Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,134 reviews · 10 hours · from $141Our pick

Travel from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with an English-speaking guide such as Jason, Alex, Leslie, or Mary. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, pause at Shannon Falls, then enjoy three hours in Whistler for shops, cafés, food, and walks. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transportation, and gondola admission are included.

“If you are looking to have a trip to experience a little bit of everything. This is it. It had the right amount of time at each location. Enough to get an appreciation of the location, and then on to the next. The tour guide was amazing, and very informative and helpful.”

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2.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Top rated

Take on the Elaho and Squamish Rivers with guides such as Alex, Lucas, Jack, and Felipe leading the way. You’ll ride Class III-IV rapids, including Devil’s Elbow, then float past glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and old-growth forest. The trip suits first-time rafters age 13 and up, but expect a long day once transfers are included.

“Just a wonderful day. To do this with my girls was up there with anything I’ve ever done. Phillipé was so good and made it easy for them to trust him. If you want to make memories, this is very much recommended. Thank you to the whole team.”

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3.Sea to Sky Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola from Squamish to a mountain summit with views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief, and coastal forest. Walk two interpretive loops, cross Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, and choose from hiking, climbing, tubing, or snowshoeing by season. Cabins hold up to eight and are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“I am dropping this app. I bought the tickets through the app but still had to go to the ticket window to get "regular@ tickets. After standing in line to get on the gondola I still had to get in the ticket line then get back into the line to load onto the gondola. The vendor recognized that we prepaid but they did not accept the online ticket.”

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4.Sea to Sky Gondola Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Take an Austrian-made, eight-person gondola from Squamish to a mountain summit overlooking Howe Sound, the Squamish Chief, and Shannon Falls. Walk the suspension bridge, choose from easy or steeper trails, and stop for food at the Summit Lodge Restaurant or tea house. Allow about two to three hours, and choose a clear day for the best views.

“Well worth the drive to the Squamish sea to sky park just north of Vancouver- the gondola ride and views were fabulous.”

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5.Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Best value

Set aside two to three hours for Britannia Mine Museum, where a 45-minute guided tour takes you by train into a historic tunnel and through Mill No. 3. Add hands-on exhibits, gold panning, panoramic views, and BOOM!, a live-action show about copper processing. Guides such as Anna, Chris, Spencer, Max, Glen, and Tess have made the tour lively and clear.

“was fun and boom show was better than expected. the underground tour was very informative and our host was very friendly.”

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6.Family-Friendly Cheakamus Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $126

Raft the glacier-fed Cheakamus River with expert guides such as Tom, Mila, Shaun, or Ricky. Expect gentle rapids, old-growth forest, Coast Mountain views, wildlife, a playful water fight, and time to relax at the rafting base afterward. The trip suits ages five and up, with a 50-pound minimum.

“the activity was just as it said on the tin. family friendly but be ready to put in some paddle action yourself with very friendly and fun instructors to guide the way and a lively final touch with a warming hot chocolate on the bus back.”

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7.Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $94

You’ll follow a guide through old-growth forest, clip into a fixed safety cable, and climb steel rungs, bridges, a catwalk, and granite above Squamish. The 90-minute outing suits first-timers age 8 and up, with private or small-group options and an optional gondola ticket. Guides such as Victor, Fraser, Emile, and Victoria are praised for calm, clear instruction.

“LOVED this activity! Our guide (Victor) was informative, friendly and wonderfully supportive of nervous climbers but equally didn't "mother hen' the more experienced of the group. He took and shared many gorgeous photos of our time with him, allowing us to enjoy more and snap less. The day was brilliant and the time over too soon. Would definitely stop Via Ferrata again with MSAA. Five stars.”

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8.Vancouver/Squamish: Garibaldi Park Panorama Ridge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $162

Join Marc of Inspire Trail Expeditions for a demanding 12-hour hike from Vancouver or Squamish to Panorama Ridge in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Hotel pickup, park fees, trekking poles, crampons, and emergency gear are included. Bring food, drinks, and a flashlight.

“Marc is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable about the trail and the mountains. He knows when we need to speed up or take it slow. He pushed us to finish through and his motivation definitely helped us complete the hike. We also had interesting conversations along the way, which helps on a tiring hike like the panorama ridge.”

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