Vancouver and the Sea to Sky
Trip worthy places, an hour from Vancouver.
BC Parks
Before you go
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Vehicle incident at Highway 1, In West Vancouver and West of Cypress Bowl Rd.
Right lane blocked. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 18th, 2026 at 10:08am PDT. Next update: September 18th, 2026 at 10:45am PDT.
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Silver Skagit Rd, in both directions.
There is a wildfire between Silver Skagit Rd 6km mark and USA/Canada Border. Road closed. Closure point is approximately 6km south of Flood Hope Rd due to Provincial Parks closure caused by Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire. Silver Lake remains open. Ross Lake Campground and Skagit Valley Park closed. Next update time Mon Sep 21 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Sep 14 at 11:41 AM PDT. (DBC-93773)
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Washout at Silver Skagit Road, In Hope.
Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:01pm PDT. Next update: March 1st, 2027 at 11:00am MST. Road has been impacted by washout, repairs are underway. Expect delays in both directions and drive with caution.
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Construction work at River Road, In Delta and Exit 29 - River Rd.
Starting Tue Sep 8 until Thu Oct 1. From 10:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT the next day, every day. Exit ramp closed. Last update: September 2nd, 2026 at 3:55pm PDT.
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Bridge maintenance.
Starting Thu Mar 26 until Sun Nov 15. From 9:30 PM to 9:00 AM PST on Saturday and Sunday. From 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM PST on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Reduced to one lane each direction. Watch for crews and expect a speed limit reduction.
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- Today 66° Sunny
- Saturday 66° A mix of sun and cloud
- Sunday 68° Sunny
- Monday 68° A mix of sun and cloud
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On the water
Tides at False Creek
Full tide table
| When | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 2:13 pm | High | 12.9 ft |
| Fri 6:10 pm | Low | 12.3 ft |
| Fri 8:46 pm | High | 12.6 ft |
| Sat 6:05 am | Low | 4.1 ft |
| Sat 3:39 pm | High | 13.3 ft |
| Sun 7:07 am | Low | 4.4 ft |
| Sun 4:24 pm | High | 13.5 ft |
| Mon 8:10 am | Low | 4.6 ft |
| Mon 4:50 pm | High | 13.5 ft |
| Mon 11:09 pm | Low | 11 ft |
| Tue 12:24 am | High | 11 ft |
| Tue 9:10 am | Low | 4.8 ft |
| Tue 5:08 pm | High | 13.4 ft |
| Tue 10:55 pm | Low | 10 ft |
| Wed 2:56 am | High | 11.1 ft |
| Wed 10:02 am | Low | 5.1 ft |
| Wed 5:23 pm | High | 13.3 ft |
| Wed 11:13 pm | Low | 8.8 ft |
| Thu 4:19 am | High | 11.6 ft |
| Thu 10:49 am | Low | 5.4 ft |
| Thu 5:37 pm | High | 13.3 ft |
| Thu 11:37 pm | Low | 7.5 ft |
| Fri 5:21 am | High | 12.4 ft |
Heights above chart datum. Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Worth the drive
8 places
Apodaca Park
Apodaca Park is tucked away on Bowen Island, just off the Lower Mainland, and is only accessible by water. This park offers scenic cliffs, rocky knolls, and a beautiful seaside stand of Douglas fir, arbutus, and shore pine trees. The shoreline bluffs preserve …
Brackendale Eagles Park
Brackendale Eagles Park lies in the Squamish River watershed, within the rugged terrain of the Coast mountains. As the Squamish River drains through the Pacific Ranges to the coast it has carved a deep low-level valley. The Squamish River Valley has long been …
Brandywine Falls Park
Brandywine Falls is a spectacular 70 metre waterfall for which this park was named after. This park also offers visitors the chance to see some marvelous views of Daisy Lake and the surrounding mountains. Brandywine Falls Park provides opportunities for hiking…
Cypress Park
Cypress Park is a great place to visit in any season. Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, snowshoeing, and wilderness camping are just some of the activities this park offers. Take a virtual tour of Cypress Park The park’s southern section is surrounded …
Golden Ears Park
Golden Ears Park is one of B.C.’s largest parks and one of the province’s most popular camping destinations. With recreation opportunities just over an hour east of Vancouver, the park draws visitors from across the Lower Mainland, and beyond. Take a virtual t…
Pinecone Burke Park
Pinecone Burke Park covers about 38,000 hectares of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. The park extends from the southwest corner of Garibaldi Park to west of Pitt Lake and the Pitt River. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and supports the lifecycles o…
Porteau Cove Park
Situated on the most southerly fjord in North America, Porteau Cove Provincial Park features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains beyond. An old ship has been sunk to provide interest for scuba divers and to attract marine life. Th…
Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park [a.k.a. Indian Arm Park]
Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park [aka Indian Arm Park] is managed collaboratively by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the province of British Columbia. Say Nuth Khaw Yum means “Serpent’s Land.” It is in the core of Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory that has from time ou…
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