Soar high above the spectacular fjord of Howe Sound on the Sea to Sky Gondola, an eight-passenger lift that transports sightseers 2,800 fee between Shannon Falls and the dramatic cliffs of Stawamus Chief. The eight-minute ride delivers passengers to a mountain playground where experiences include two interpretive loop trails with viewing platforms, a suspension bridge and access to backcountry routes.

Scheduled to open in May 2014, the gondola is located in Squamish, just 42 miles from Vancouver, and will operate all year round.

Visit www.seatoskygondola.com for further information.

Seven nights British Columbia Twin Centre from £1,192 per person

Fly from Heathrow with Air Canada to Vancouver and spend four nights at Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver and three nights at Aava Whistler Hotel, Whistler. This package costs from £1,192 per person based on two adults sharing room only accommodation and car hire. Including return flights from Heathrow to Vancouver. Based on travel in May 2014. Subject to availability at the time of booking. For further information or to book visit www.1stclassholidays.com/canada or call 08456443939.

For information about British Columbia visit Destination British
Columbia's website at www.BritishColumbia.travel

For additional story ideas visit Destination British Columbia's media
site at www.travelmedia.helloBC.com

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