Spirit of the Season at the Sea to Sky Gondola

The Sea to Sky Gondola above Squamish turns its summit into a winter village for the holidays, with lights strung along the trails and the Summit Lodge, festive treats and visits with Santa on select dates. The season opens at the end of November and a summit tree lighting on the first Saturday is the highlight, with the lights glowing against the peaks of Howe Sound after dark. Ride up in the late afternoon to see the fjord in daylight and stay for the lights. It is an easy day trip from Vancouver, about an hour up the Sea to Sky Highway, and pairs well with the North Pole Express at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish. Dress warmly: the summit is much colder than the city, and it can snow.

Spirit of the Season at the Sea to Sky Gondola: dates and details

• When: November 27 to December 31, 2026, with a Christmas tree lighting at the summit on Saturday, November 28
• Where: Sea to Sky Gondola, 36800 Highway 99, Squamish
• Cost: Included with gondola admission
• Official site: seatoskygondola.com

Dates, hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For more festive outings, see our Christmas events in Vancouver guide and the list of Christmas tree lightings.