Sea to Sky Highway
Highway 99 is a mountain highway, and it is recommended that you have snow tires on your vehicle when travelling the highway during the winter season.
The Most Romantic Road in the World
Highway 99 from Vancouver to Whistler is often referred to as the "Sea to Sky" Highway.
This two hour drive was voted the most romantic road in the world.
There are gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores in Squamish - the half way point to Whistler.
Photo Opportunities
- Snow-capped mountains
- Bald eagles and wildlife
- Shannon Falls waterfall
- Roaring hydro electric dams
- Ferries and cruise ships in Howe Sound
- Historical landmarks and Aboriginal craft stores
- The Stawamus Chief granite monolith (one of only two in the world)
Highway Regulations in British Columbia
Highways in British Columbia are safe and modernized. Canadian highway regulations may differ from where you are from. Please note:
- The speed limits is 80 kilometres per hour
- Speed limits are in metric
- Seat belts are mandatory
- Use headlights even in daylight
- Roads can be slippery even in the summer months
- Infant car seats are required for children weighing up to 9 kg / 20 pounds
Metric Conversions |
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50 kilometres per hour / KPH |
30 miles per hour / MPH |
80 kilometres per hour / KPH |
50 miles per hour / MPH |
1 kilometre |
5/8 or .621 miles |
1 3/5 or 1.6 kilometres |
1 mile |
3.78 litres |
1 US Gallon (Gasoline is sold in litres in Canada) |
