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Tantalus Lookout

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Scenic Views · British Columbia

Tantalus Lookout

4.7 · 1,935 Google reviews

A roadside pull-off on the Sea to Sky Highway north of Squamish, BC, with a big view of the glaciated Tantalus Range above the Squamish River valley. Free, no toilets.

Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi), British ColumbiaBC-99, SquamishView: LookoutAccess: Roadside pull-off on Highway 99, about 19 km north of SquamishBest time: Clear days year-round; late spring and early summer for snowy peaksFees: FreeFishing: This is a highway viewpoint high above the valley with no water access.
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What visitors say

The Tantalus Lookout faces the Tantalus Range across the Squamish River valley, a wall of snow-capped peaks and glaciers above dark forest. On clear days the river below shows its glacial blue. Many reviewers call it the best viewpoint on Highway 99.

It's a pull-off rather than a park. Parking is free, and most people stop for a few minutes to take photos. There are no toilets, and parking can be tight at busy times.

The lookout sits on a divided stretch of highway about 19 km north of Squamish. Reviewers say the main lookout is on the side for southbound traffic heading back to Vancouver; a smaller pull-off on the other side serves northbound drivers but has a more blocked view.

Cloud often hides the peaks, so a clear day makes all the difference. Watch your speed coming in, since the turnoffs come up quickly on the highway.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 1,935 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.