Sea to Sky Highway motorcycle ride
The Sea to Sky Highway runs from Horseshoe Bay near Vancouver along the cliffs of Howe Sound, past Squamish and the Stawamus Chief, and up into the Coast Mountains to Whistler. It is a modern, wide road with big curves and bigger views.
Opens Horseshoe Bay to Whistler in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.
Highlights
- Howe Sound fjord views from the cliffs above the water.
- The Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls near Squamish.
- Continues past Whistler to Pemberton and the Duffey Lake Road for more curves.
Before you ride
- Traffic is heavy on summer weekends and winter ski days.
- Speed is enforced, and wildlife crosses north of Squamish.
When to ride
Open all year, but winter tires are required in winter and snow is common near Whistler. Summer is the season for riding.
Questions
- How long is the Sea to Sky Highway?
- As MotoCurve routes it, Horseshoe Bay to Whistler is about 65 miles, roughly 1 h 40 min of riding without stops.
- When can you ride the Sea to Sky Highway?
- Open all year, but winter tires are required in winter and snow is common near Whistler. Summer is the season for riding.
- How high does the Sea to Sky Highway go?
- The route runs between about 10 and 2,250 feet above sea level.
- Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Sea to Sky Highway?
- Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.
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