Okay, peeps.
Yesterday was my favorite day of the trip, so far: our Sea to Sky journey from Vancouver to Whistler!
The Sea to Sky Highway (99) is a scenic route that takes you from metro Vancouver all the way up into the mountains.
It's a journey that only takes a couple of hours, but we made it a full-day experience, as so many peeps do.
First, we stopped at Howe Sound on our way out of Vancouver at this adorable Lookout Coffee Shop that had the kindest people and the loveliest views.
Then, we powered on for another stretch until we made it to the Britannia Mine Museum for a tour of the historic copper mine--and a chance for the kiddos to pan for gemstones (an activity they always love).
At first, I was worried this might have been a misstep for us, and more of a field trip/educational versus fun vibe, but...the multimedia educational Boom! show inside the mill after the underground portion of the tour was really incredible, and the kiddos spent ages and ages afterward, happily panning away for their stones. It was definitely a thumbs-up for us--especially for Chicklet, who managed to pan tons of odds and ends. She was one happy girl (and even allowed far more pictures than usual, ha).
And I wonder why our home requires so much vacuuming. Just look at our similarly-colored hair! Add Coda girl (same color!) into the mix and it's a lost cause...
Then, it was off to Squamish (just another 30 minutes down the road), for a great little patio lunch (including our introduction to poutine!).
And, finally, very favorite spot: Shannon Falls and just a short 10-15 minute hike up the loveliest viewpoints! It was so beautiful, so relaxed, not a ton of people, and just a happy hour or so spent outdoors, stretching our legs and enjoying the views.
Side note: long gone are the days when I can dictate family wardrobes and trying to manage extreme-matching moments during vacays (Ah, those were the days; Kauai in 2022 was my greatest family color-coordination/vacationing wardrobe achievement). But I adored the fact that the kiddos all randomly chose blue from their suitcases that morning. And you can better bet the hubby and I tried to coordinate, after the fact. ;)
This next pic is top-notch; for sure, one of my faves of the day. I'm so tempted to AI myself into the shot because it's such a lovey one. But...I'd always know I cheated it! Argh!
Then, at long last, we arrived in Whistler right at dinnertime and frolicked just a bit in Whistler Village (where we at some yummy tacos).
Grateful for a happy, chill journey from Vancouver to Whistler. And for a solid night of sleep.
We get to be a bit more chill, today, and it's probably a good day for it. A bit overcast and headed into the final few days of the trip.
Happy Friday, peeps!
Over and out.
