Highway 99 conditions: Sea to Sky Highway closures and status
Live DriveBC events for Highway 99 between Horseshoe Bay and Pemberton, BC, plus what the road is, why it closes, and what to do when it does.
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Weekend Lineup: things to do in the Sea to Sky, Oct. 16–18
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- Rainy-day Sea to Sky: indoor things to do from Squamish to Whistler
- Whistler Film Festival 2026: dates, passes, and the first films, Dec. 2–6
- Cycling the Sea to Sky Trail: what’s built, what’s gravel, and where you share the 99
- Cornucopia turns 30: what to know about Whistler’s food and drink festival, Nov. 5–15
- Brandywine Falls: before you go
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Highway 99 conditions: Sea to Sky Highway closures and status
Live DriveBC events for Highway 99 between Horseshoe Bay and Pemberton, BC, plus what the road is, why it closes, and what to do when it does.
Weekend Lineup: things to do in the Sea to Sky, Oct. 16–18
A last farmers' market in Pemberton, mushrooms and mountain films in Whistler, and open studios in Squamish, plus voting day on Saturday.
The Essentials: Whistler
Twelve places to eat and drink in Whistler, from a Function Junction bakery and brewery to a Creekside diner and the Village's 45-year-old dining rooms, each checked against its own menu and hours.
Rainy-day Sea to Sky: indoor things to do from Squamish to Whistler
Six places to spend a wet day on the corridor, from an old copper mill at Britannia Beach to a Whistler pool, with hours and prices checked against each venue's own site. Watch the November schedule changes.
Whistler Film Festival 2026: dates, passes, and the first films, Dec. 2–6
The 26th Whistler Film Festival runs Dec. 2 to 6. The full lineup lands Nov. 3, but the cheapest passes stop being cheap on Oct. 15. Here's what's announced, what it costs, and how the ticket timing works.
Cycling the Sea to Sky Trail: what’s built, what’s gravel, and where you share the 99
The regional trail runs from the Squamish waterfront toward D'Arcy, but it isn't one smooth path. Here's what the official sources say about surfaces, highway sections, and this month's closure south of Pemberton.
Cornucopia turns 30: what to know about Whistler’s food and drink festival, Nov. 5–15
Eleven days, more than 100 events and a 19+ rule. Here's how Cornucopia's 30th edition is laid out, with signature-night prices as published.
Brandywine Falls: before you go
A 70-metre waterfall, a platform on the canyon rim, and a short walk from the car. Here's what BC Parks says about access, the gate, the trails, and staying out of the canyon.
When the Sea to Sky turns to winter: what changes on the trails and the 99
Tire rules, park gates, unmaintained trails and avalanche season all arrive between October and December. Here's who decides what, and where to check before you go. No live conditions here, just the rules and the right links.
Winter tire rules are back on Highway 99 as of October 1
Signed sections of the Sea to Sky Highway now require winter tires on passenger vehicles and chains on heavy trucks. The province's map shows the corridor's season running to March 31.
