August 14, 2026 · PAW Privileges Editorial
Top 10 Sea-to-Sky Highway Stops with Your Dog (BC)
Vancouver to Whistler with a dog — the best stops along Highway 99.
The Sea-to-Sky from Vancouver to Whistler is one of Canada’s most beautiful drives, and it’s extremely dog-friendly. These ten stops break up the route with viewpoints, beaches, and dog-permitted trails.
1. Ambleside Off-Leash Dog Beach, West Vancouver
Best pre-drive run — long sandy off-leash beach.
2. Whytecliff Park, Horseshoe Bay
Short scrambly trails; leashed dogs only.
3. Porteau Cove Provincial Park
Quick pebble-beach stop with views.
4. Britannia Beach
Stretch the legs, grab a coffee, museum is people-only.
5. Shannon Falls Provincial Park
Short paved trail to a 335 m waterfall; leashed dogs welcome.
6. Stawamus Chief lower trails, Squamish
Lower-trail sections are dog-permitted; bring water.
7. Smoke Bluffs Park, Squamish
Off-leash dog trails.
8. Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park
Quiet riverside walks, leashed dogs.
9. Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Short trail to a classic waterfall view.
10. Lost Lake Park, Whistler
Dog beach and off-leash trail network.
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