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ALL IN A DAY

Stepping
Out in Squamish
Nestled between Vancouver and Whistler, Squamish offers amazing views of Canada's Sea to Sky corridor. It also presents year-round adventures that take advantage of its prime placement between snowcapped peaks and Howe Sound.

Sea to Sky Gondola

West Coast Railway Heritage Park

Operating year-round, the Sea to Sky Gondola
whisks you 2,903 feet above sea level to a platform,
where sweeping panoramas show off the surrounding
coastal mountains and glacier-dotted Howe Sound.
Enjoy the views as you cross the Sky Pilot Suspension
Bridge or walk the roughly 1-mile Panorama Trail. From
both vantages and depending on the weather, you may
spy rock climbers on Chief Stawamus, a granite dome
with strong ties to the stories and culture of the
Squamish First Nations people.

Take a break from the outdoor adventures to explore
Western Canada's railroad history. The West Coast Railway Heritage Park house a giant collection of cabooses,
trains and locomotives, including the world-famous
Royal Hudson steam locomotive and the only authentic
Railway Post Office car in Canada. In total, 90 heritage
railway cars and artifacts are on display.

Thrill-seekers can reach the same views on the Via
Ferrata, or the "Iron Way," a climbing adventure that
allows adults and kids to clip into a system of metal
rungs and cables.

Poke around the boutiques and eateries that line
Cleveland Avenue to appreciate unique retail offerings
and delicious farm-to-table dining. Wander the streets
of this authentic West Coast mountain town to discover
First Nations influences, award-winning brews and spirits, and a picturesque oceanfront dotted with driftwood.

Bald Eagle Watching

Rent a Bike

Each winter, Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park,
welcomes North America's highest concentration
of wintering bald eagles. Interpretive displays share
information about the birds, and on weekends during
the peak season from December to February, members of the Squamish Environment Society Eagle
Watch Interpreter Program are available to answer
questions. For a different perspective, take an Eagle
View Float trip with Sunwolf Rafting.

Miles of trails criss-cross this area, making it an
epicenter for hiking and biking. You've already walked
the Panorama Trail, so rent a mountain bike-available in
all seasons-and pedal area trails. Ski Callaghan Nordic
Centre presents trails for winter biking. In other seasons,
seek out gentle cruiser trails near the Squamish Estuary
or in the northern neighborhood of Brackendale. Trails
accommodate all ages and skill levels, some winding
through gorgeous old-growth forests.

Do you have off-the-beaten-path recommendations in a favorite city? Share them with traveler@mailAAA.com.

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CLICK AAA.COM/TRAVEL

IMAGE: SEA TO SKY GONDOLA/PAUL BRIDE

Downtown Squamish


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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016
Contents
Departures
On the Move
Your Story
Big Time, Small Groups
Croatia
Expert Challenge
Trip Notes
Sail Like a Royal
Mind, Body, & Soul
Sought After Street Markets
Lavish in Las Vegas
Maui's Most Famous Drive
All In a Day
Photo Challenge
Navigator
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Departures
AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - On the Move
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Your Story
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Big Time, Small Groups
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Croatia
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Expert Challenge
AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Trip Notes
AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Sail Like a Royal
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Mind, Body, & Soul
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Sought After Street Markets
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Lavish in Las Vegas
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - Maui's Most Famous Drive
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AAA Traveler - Winter 2016 - All In a Day
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