Sea to Sky Gondola Tours and Tickets

A ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC lasts about 10 minutes, during which it travels about 885 meters (2,900 feet). At the top of the gondola, you’ll find an unloading station and three main viewing platforms with views of the Howe Sound, the Tantalus Mountain Range, Sky Pilot Mountain, and more.

You can only bring pets on the downward ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola. The official pet policy states that only hikers taking on the Sea to Summit trail can buy tickets or an annual pass for rides down the gondola for their dogs. All other pets are prohibited.

Yes, there are many hiking trails near the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC, of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Among them are the challenging 13-kilometer (8-mile) Sea to Summit backcountry trail; the shorter (and easier) Spirit and Panorama trails, and the advanced Skyline Ridge Trail.

Yes, the Sea to Sky Gondola is wheelchair-accessible. All the Basecamp and Summit Lodge facilities are wheelchair and stroller accessible, as are the gondola cabins, which are also designed to slow for ease of access. The patio and viewing decks at the top are also wheelchair-accessible, weather permitting.

Yes, dining options are available at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola. If you’re looking for a bite to eat near the Summit Lodge, you can head to the Sky Pilot eatery, serving casual food, snacks, and soups, or the Co-Pilot Cafe, which offers drinks, sandwiches, and pastries.

No, you can’t purchase tickets for the Sea to Sky Gondola online in advance. Reservations for gondola rides are not accepted—your standard ticket, however, is valid for any day until the printed expiration date. You don’t need reservations at the Sky Pilot or Co-Pilot cafés either.