Top 15 Squamish Tours

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

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

Spend 10 hours following British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Squamish and Whistler. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, stop at 335-metre Shannon Falls, and enjoy three hours to eat, shop, walk, or hike in Whistler Village. English-speaking guides include Jason, Alex, Leslie, and Mary.

“Professional and well organised. Enjoyed the sights, with plenty of time at each stop. Great driver/guide.”

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2.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting

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

Ride the Elaho and Squamish Rivers through Class III-IV rapids, including Devil’s Elbow, with professional guides such as Alex, Lucas, Jack, and Gabe. Expect about 5.5 hours, an hour-long river transfer, glacier and waterfall views, supplied wetsuit gear, and pickup options from Whistler, Vancouver, and Squamish.

“I have had a lot of great trips with my family but this was by far the most fun . Jack our guide was amazing. All the guides were top notch with the Perfect mix of fun and professionalism”

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3.Sea to Sky Gondola Ticket

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

Take an 8-person gondola from Squamish into the mountains, then explore viewing decks, trails, and the Sky Pilot suspension bridge at your own pace. Allow about two to three hours. Food, parking, and transport are extra, and clear weather makes a major difference.

“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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4.Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

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

Explore Britannia Mine Museum with a timed entry, a 45-minute guided underground train tour, the BOOM! mill show, hands-on exhibits, and gold panning. Guides including Anna, Chris, Spencer, Max, Glen, and Tessa have brought the mine’s working past to life for families and adults.

“Unique experience. They had us ride a mining train. Then took us in various mine tunnels and explained the process. Lastly the information film about the working of the mill was cherry on top. Our guide Anna was very informative and explained the entire process. Definitely recommend this adventure even for younger kids.”

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5.Elaho Whitewater Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Raft the Elaho River near Squamish on a 5.5-hour trip with guides such as Mariano, Theo, Connor, and Pedro. You get wetsuits, safety gear, transport to the river, practice commands, rapids, snacks, and mountain views. Meet in Squamish or arrange pickup from Vancouver or Whistler.

“Just do it! It was so much fun that I plan to book another trip! The guides were awesome and the scenery was breathtaking!”

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6.Cheakamus Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about four hours rafting the Cheakamus River near Squamish, with wetsuits, safety gear, transport, and instruction included. Guides such as Tara and Izaac keep the outing friendly and lively, while Paradise Valley, bald eagles, and beginner-friendly rapids add plenty of interest.

“Great if you are a super beginner but it was a bit tame for us. Unfortunately this was the only tour we qualified for with our youngest. That said the staff was very professional. We felt taken care of the whole time. Our guide even gave a great local food recommendation for afterwards.”

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7.Family Friendly Cheakamus Splash Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Raft the Cheakamus River with Canadian Outback Rafting on a three-and-a-half-hour family outing for ages five and up. Expect splashy but manageable rapids, mountain scenery, safety instruction, supplied gear, and a possible cold-water swim. Whistler pickup and drop-off are included.

“Great trip, Kyla was amazing as our guide as was our driver Colin who picked us up from whistler and dropped us back at our hotel. Photos way too expensive!”

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8.Squamish Explorer Flightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $247

Take a small-plane flight from Squamish Airport over alpine lakes, jagged peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and Lake Lovely Water. Sea to Sky Air pilots such as Alex, David, and Dave explain the scenery through headsets. Flights last about 35 minutes and carry up to nine people.

“Loved this tour! Our guide, David, made the experience fun and exciting. Knowledge of the Garibaldi Provincial Park was fantastic. The views were breathtaking. Would go again and highly recommend.”

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9.Squamish Via Ferrata Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Meet your guide at the Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge, gear up, and follow the Sea to Summit Trail to a secured climbing route above Howe Sound. Guides such as Emile, Victor, and Dan lead small groups across bridges, catwalks, steel rungs, and granite. Ages 8 and up are welcome.

“This was a wonderful way to experience the mountains. Victor was an excellent guide and ensured we had a great time. Highly recommended!”

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10.Family-Friendly Cheakamus Splash

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

Spend 3 to 5 hours rafting gentle Cheakamus River rapids with expert English-speaking guides. Expect mountain views, wildlife, a playful water fight, optional river swim, and resort time afterward. Guides such as Tom, Mila, Shaun, and Ricky have helped first-timers feel safe and involved.

“Our guides Tom Mila and Shaun were great. We felt very safe and comfortable with them. It was our first time white water rafting. It was a lot of fun! We saw a lot of Salmon in the river. It was very cool. My husband and I even jumped into the river from the raft for a nice cool plunge with the guides help. Shaun also took great pics which we will treasure. Another check on our bucket list!!”

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11.Whistler Backcountry Flightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $273

Take a small-group flight from Squamish over Whistler’s backcountry, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Black Tusk, glaciers, lakes, and the Chief. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. The flight lasts about 50 minutes and returns to the Squamish meeting point.

“We absolutely rave to our friends and family about our sightseeing flight above the Whistler area! It was my favorite activity of our weeklong trip to B.C. I never dreamt I'd be able to see those mountaintops, glaciers, and lakes. It was beautifully serene and surreal. Our pilots were informative, friendly, and highly skilled. SO glad we took the tour!”

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12.Squamish Discovery Eco-tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

Ride an electric bike through Squamish with local guides Brent or Christian. This small-group eco-tour visits the Squamish Estuary and salmon spawning habitat, mixing paved paths, gravel, and light mountain-bike trails with local stories and environmental insight.

“Excellent bike ride and tour through Squamish. The trails went from paved to gravel to mountain biking style keeping it fun and interesting. The guide was a long time local and pointed out so many unique things. We loved the bikes too. Comfortable and powerful when you needed it.”

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13.Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure

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

You’ll climb above Squamish on a guided Via Ferrata with helmet, harness, and twin safety lanyards. Cross bridges, a catwalk, and granite ledges before reaching the Summit Lodge. Guides such as Victor, Fraser, Emile, and Victoria have helped first-timers feel secure while keeping the climb lively.

“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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14.Private Squamish Rock Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $261

Spend about eight hours on single-pitch top-rope routes around Squamish with a private certified guide. Choose climbs suited to your group, from gentle first attempts to demanding granite, while your guide handles the ropes, equipment, coaching, and photos. No prior climbing experience is needed.

“We had a great time with our guide Eric for the full day lesson and tour. My son and I are in door climbers mostly. So the outdoor climb at the bluffs was great to teach us more about climbing outdoors and also we learned a lot about how to climb the cracks of the granite walls. Great day!”

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15.Vancouver/Squamish: Garibaldi Park Panorama Ridge Hike

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

Join guide Marc for a demanding 12-hour hike from Vancouver or Squamish to Panorama Ridge in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Expect changing terrain, alpine lakes, mountain views, trekking poles, safety gear, and a summit worth working for.

“The tour was very challenging, but totally worth it! You hike through breathtaking scenery with amazing views at the summit. Our guide Marc was very friendly and outgoing. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time.”

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