Scenic Views · British Columbia
The Chief Overlook viewing platform at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC, jutting out toward the Stawamus Chief and Howe Sound. Reached by an easy trail from the summit lodge; gondola ticket required.
This cantilevered platform juts out over a steep drop near the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola, facing the back of the Stawamus Chief. Visitors can pick out the Stawamus River, the Sea to Sky Highway, Howe Sound and peaks in the distance. Reviewers are uniformly enthusiastic.
It's reached by a short, mostly gravel trail from the summit lodge, part of the Panorama Loop through coastal forest. Reviewers call it easy, and one noted you don't need snowshoes or spikes for it in the snowy months.
It's a good fit for families, photographers and anyone who wants mountain views without a big climb. The gondola also has a designated area for dogs, which one reviewer appreciated. From the platform you may spot climbers on the Chief.
You'll need a gondola ticket, or you can hike up and buy a ride down. The view is best on a clear day, though visitors still enjoyed it under cloud.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 300 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
