SEA TO SKY GONDOLA & SHANNON FALLS 2021 | Squamish, BC | Attractions near Vancouver

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Join us as we explore the beautiful and scenic Sea to Sky Highway attractions on our way to Whistler, British Columbia. In this video we visit Shannon Falls (the third highest waterfall in BC) and ride up the Sea to Sky Gondola to hike the trails and walk over the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
    Did you know? The Sea to Sky Gondola was shut down for 10 months due to vandalism from September 2020 to July 2021. Someone cut the cables, causing the cabins to come crashing down and intensive repairs had to be made.
    And, don’t miss my tips for visiting the Sea to Sky Gondola and trails at the end!
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 ✔️ Shannon Falls
    3:26 ✔️ Sea to Sky Gondola
    5:50 ✔️ Sea to Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge
    6:19 ✔️ Sea to Sky Trails
    7:50 ✔️ Tips
    9:01 Closing
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Komentáře • 75

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for watching! Are you afraid of heights or a brave soul who loves being up high? I *sort of* conquer my fear of heights in this video as we explore this beautiful area.

    • @donstravelsandrants.
      @donstravelsandrants. Před 2 lety

      Hello Sarah. I wouldn't be totally confident as regards heights, but I would be more than confident on the Sea to Sky Gondola. You captured it really well.👍😊🇨🇮

  • @Mamtajvillagecooking
    @Mamtajvillagecooking Před 2 lety +1

    Wow really so beautiful place and beautiful sharing my friend stay blessed

  • @reelhappytravellers2691
    @reelhappytravellers2691 Před 2 lety +2

    ❤️Your video make me insane.❤️
    What a plenitude of magnificence.
    Such a charming capture✔️✔️✔️✔️

  • @NoBSEateries
    @NoBSEateries Před 2 lety +1

    The falls and the hiking trails are so pretty! -S

  • @sleepingwhale
    @sleepingwhale Před rokem +1

    His vest matches the gondola! Thanks for the video. Planning to visit but on the fence about the fear factor.

  • @HonkyTonkHellraiser
    @HonkyTonkHellraiser Před rokem

    Born and raised in Squamish. That's my backyard

  • @ParkerOutside
    @ParkerOutside Před 2 lety +1

    Gotta love those free stone streams! BC sounds like an adventure paradise! Definitely adding to my list. That gondola is so cool. Such a beautiful view from the top!

  • @exploreaswego
    @exploreaswego Před 2 lety +1

    Shannon Falls is truly stunning and we always love taking Gondolas! You guys got so high for sure! 10-12 minutes so ENOUGH TIME! Love that you guys had the whole ride to yourselves and it is truly stunning like you said. Especially the suspension bridge! View from the top is stunning! Love the rules!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      It was so nice having the gondola to ourselves. Such an amazing morning at the falls and the Sea to Sky trails.

  • @FredsChannel
    @FredsChannel Před 2 lety

    Super cool places and video! Keep up the good work. Hugs Fred's Channel ☀

  • @kencrutchannel7669
    @kencrutchannel7669 Před 2 lety

    wow amazing friend view from gondola or cablle car.the view very beautiful
    great from.hongkong watching

  • @whattovisitinromania5044
    @whattovisitinromania5044 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful and exciting experiences! Amazing landscapes and beautiful nature to admire! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @GoTravelOnTheCheap
    @GoTravelOnTheCheap Před 2 lety

    LOL at 3:09! 😂 Are there opportunities to get closer to the falls on the hikes? It seemed like y'all were set back at a distance from them... That is not Go Travel On The Cheap -friendly, the gondola prices! 😎 So glad it was worth it though. "Jump and tuck and roll", hahaha! Always fun to be in a cloud! Those views are amazing... Too bad they did not have any beer for y'all to sample at the top! 😁

  • @captainmacoy
    @captainmacoy Před 2 lety

    Sky Gondola looks beautiful and so much too offer, I was I amazed with free guided tour and the rock climbing its really interesting to visit!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      Yeah it was such a worthwhile experience! Definitely recommend.

  • @IamaDutch-Kiwi
    @IamaDutch-Kiwi Před 2 lety

    Well done you for proceeding despite your fears. Indeed, so worth the effort. The reward was awesome. Love waterfalls. They somehow seem so magical- forever in motion. Lovely video. Thanks for sharing your fun day. 🤩🇳🇱🙋‍🇳🇿

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety +1

      The scenery in BC was all so magical. So much beautiful nature and pretty views. It was definitely worth facing my fear of heights!

  • @stephaniehomeier806
    @stephaniehomeier806 Před 3 měsíci

    we're planning our trip so thanks for this great info!!

  • @HonkyTonkHellraiser
    @HonkyTonkHellraiser Před rokem

    I live in Squamish and have a seasons pass for the Gondola. Go for coffee uo there several times a week

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před rokem +2

      That's a great idea, it's a beautiful place for coffee to enjoy the amazing views up there.

  • @romanandfizah
    @romanandfizah Před 2 lety

    You make everything look so fun, video credit for those amazing shots , many congrats and thanks for sharing guys

  • @SapphireBlueTravelExplores

    Shannon falls are so high, love when you time things beautifully 😁👍🏻👍🏻
    Lots of tables in the picnic area.
    Love a gondola.
    The views from the bridge are spectacular and the clouds rolling in look so beautiful.
    So many tips and inspiration thanks guys

  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel Před 2 lety

    Another beautiful waterfall! Love how you make last minute stops as you travel. You find such amazing attractions that way.
    Those gondola views were amazing, but so pricey! I agree though the views from the trail makes it worth it!

  • @TideKnotTravellers
    @TideKnotTravellers Před 2 lety

    Can feel your happiness at getting to the waterfall without anyone else there! It’s always so exciting when you get a spot like that to yourselves and get all the shots without any people.
    Well done for doing that gondola, if you’re scared of heights that’s amazing, 12 minutes is quite a long gondola trip. Although that bridge actually looks scarier than the gondola 😅

  • @yathradays897
    @yathradays897 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful place and footages , running commentary is very informative and presented well.

  • @timeepicvideos
    @timeepicvideos Před 2 lety

    very cool video Love the cable cart ride to the top what awesome views

  • @TheCountryCollectors
    @TheCountryCollectors Před 2 lety

    Looks absolutely beautiful! Love the sky gondola! The forest looks so green and inviting. Those falls
    Looked breathtaking as well! What a special place to explore!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      It was such an incredible area - and this was just our morning!

  • @tmarano2065
    @tmarano2065 Před 2 lety

    Brave girl! No bridges for me 🤣🤣

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      I think I'm finally getting over my fear of heights... but only kind of haha

  • @trendingwwwandw
    @trendingwwwandw Před 2 lety

    love the sky gondola!! ✨

  • @KitatheExplorer
    @KitatheExplorer Před 2 lety

    That is awesome you had 10 minutes at the falls before anyone came! That is a great tip to get there early for that! I definitely understand your pain of the gondola ride. I have taken them a few times and I usually stand or sit pretty still lol. But I would be more nervous of the suspension bridge.

  • @BeingBedingfield
    @BeingBedingfield Před 2 lety

    Great that there were hardly any people around at the falls and on the trails!
    The views from the gondola are sooo beautiful, wow! It sounds quite expensive, but totally worth it! The misty trails look so magical 😌
    I like that you started and ended the video in the gondola with the beautiful views behind you 😊

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety +1

      It was beautiful and even though it was on the pricey side it was worth it. You could easily spend hours doing the hiking and just enjoying the views 👌

  • @KatandDogs
    @KatandDogs Před 2 lety

    Wow, that fall is impressive! Great that it's so close to the parking place. OMG, gondola should be an unforgettable experience! Views are just amazing! The bridge looks scary, it's so long! Thanks for the useful tips. It's very helpful in planning that experience :)

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      It was a beautiful area. I was really afraid of the gondola at first, but by the end I was feeling much better about it!

  • @MrSujano
    @MrSujano Před 2 lety

    Awesome video as per usual!

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. Před 2 lety

    Loved it. Hope to go there in September.👍😊🇨🇮

  • @EllaMcKendrick
    @EllaMcKendrick Před 2 lety

    Shannon falls is certainly spectacular. I love how you ha the falls entirely to yourself. How early did you visit them? Such beautiful, clear water. The views from the gondola are lovely! I can't believe how blue that water is! The suspension bridge is really cool.

  • @SaltyBeaverExplores
    @SaltyBeaverExplores Před 2 lety

    The views from the gondola and top of mountain must be amazing! Good tips at the end. I couldn’t figure out why I have never seen it and then realized every time I have gone to Whistler was from the other end through Pemberton because we come down from the north.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      The views are incredible there! We almost didn't go to Whistler and we are so glad we cancelled our city activities in Vancouver to take the sea to sky highway.

  • @HTEtravel
    @HTEtravel Před 2 lety

    Been to Shannon Falls about 3 years ago. It was beautiful. We haven't done the Sea to Sky yet. Will have to do that on our next trip there.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      It was so beautiful! I love the area, definitely want to go back.

  • @TheTravelBugBite
    @TheTravelBugBite Před 2 lety

    What a beautiful walk! So cool that you got to enjoy it without other people. Although I must say, I am relieved to hear that you edit people out of your photos. My husband thinks I'm crazy for doing it :P the sky gondola looked so cool! I love seeing beautiful places like this from a birds-eye view. Somehow, I find gondolas less scary than suspension bridges, although it was worth the view! Thank you for sharing!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 2 lety

      Haha yes I totally edit people out of photos if they are ruining my shot! But I felt so lucky to have these spots all to ourselves. I'm glad I went despite my fear of heights.

  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions Před 2 lety

    Looks like fun! What was the food like at the top? Anything tasty? Or just lame sandwiches?

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation Před 2 lety

    Did I hear rock climbing at Shannon Fall?! We would love to climb there some day. Sounds like your timing at the falls was perfect 😊

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation Před 2 lety

      The views from the gondola and suspension bridge 😍 so glad you were feeling more comfortable with the heights to really enjoy the views!

  • @andresconcharg
    @andresconcharg Před rokem

    Hi, thank you for the video 👍🏽 How many time did you walk from the parking to the first platform to see the waterfall? Thank you

  • @Kenkierkeguaard
    @Kenkierkeguaard Před 10 měsíci

    Hi! Watching after a year! When you say "early", may I ask what time was it? Looking to do the same on a holiday. lol

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před 9 měsíci

      When I say early I mean we got to the gondola before it opened and had to go to Shannon Falls to kill time. So before 9am.

  • @noviimam
    @noviimam Před rokem

    If you have to choose between sea to sky gondola and peak to peak gondola, which one would you choose and why?

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před rokem

      I only did the Sea to Sky, and we chose it because we wanted to do the trails and see some other sights in the area. Not sure about the peak to peak...

  • @DebraANDBilly
    @DebraANDBilly Před rokem

    How much was the gondola ride?

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před rokem

      I can't remember exactly... but I want to say around $60 per adult.

  • @karlabritfeld7104
    @karlabritfeld7104 Před rokem

    That gondola has been vandalized twice. Risky.

  • @daveb427
    @daveb427 Před rokem

    I gotta say... the view is far more enjoyable climbing to the top. I know it's a hot-button topic, but I wish they never put the gondola up.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Před rokem

      I heard after our visit that the gondola was vandalized... so seems you aren't the only one who wishes it wasn't put up!

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante Před 2 lety

    Love being able to get to a waterfall or a beautiful attraction before everyone else does, well done! Steve is afraid of heights as well, He'd was nervous at first on a couple sky gondolas we've rode recently as well, but was glad I forced him on! 😂Beautiful views once you got up though!