Visit the Sea to Sky for the Holidays
There’s a reason why Squamish ranks high on the seasonal checklist: the lineups are lean, the scenery is prime and the small-town charm will make you feel right at home. Get holiday-ready and count down to Christmas with these seasonal activities and events. Refresh Market (November 16–17) Start your Christmas shopping at the Winter Refresh Market at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. You’re sure to find something special from the selection of goods from 100 local makers and shops. Eagle Floats Bundle up and see the Squamish eagles as you float gently down the Squamish and Mamquam Rivers. Your cozy float includes hot cocoa, a warm snack and plenty of wildlife and sightseeing opportunities. Available daily through Canadian Outback Rafting and Squamish Rafting. Polar Express Put on your finest pyjamas and climb aboard a magical one-hour ride on the West Coast Railway Heritage Park’s Polar Express. Passengers will then travel to the North Pole workshop and gingerbread village for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets go fast! Christmas Magic at Britannia Mine Museum (December 8) Take a ride with one of Santa’s elves inside Britannia Mine Museum’s mine tunnel to meet Kris Kringle. Build a gingerbread house with Mrs. Claus, take a photo with Santa and shop the glittering gift shop. Sea to Sky Gondola The Sea to Sky Gondola reopens on December 1 with a holiday event lineup that will surely lift your seasonal spirit. Visit with Santa, snowshoe the Spirit Trail, and cap off your day with a chocolate fondue. Winter Wonderland Explore the snowy and frost-licked forests of Garibaldi Provincial
Park. The entire area is a dream for snowshoers and backcountry skiers. Further north, the Callaghan Valley offers 130 kilometres of Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and more.