Fly over Garibaldi & Hike Joffre - In One Day

Operated from April to October

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Pick-up / Drop-off. At the Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place

Canada Place is located downtown Vancouver near all the major transportation hubs. The Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place is pictured below.

About flying over Garibaldi Provincial Park and hiking Joffre Lakes  

Garibaldi Provincial Park ("Garibaldi") and Joffre Lakes Provincial Park ("Joffre Lakes") and arguably the two most visited and breathtakingly beautiful provincial parks in the vicinity of Vancouver. Garibaldi is located about 90 minutes from Vancouver by car, while it takes about 3 hours to reach Joffre Lakes. LIVV Adventures, in partnership with Sea to Sky Air, offers the only day trip from Vancouver that lets you fly over Garibaldi and complete the very popular Joffre Lakes Hike in one day! 

Garibaldi has a lot to offer. Formed during the last ice age when active volcanoes erupted into vast ice fields that once dominated the landscape, Garibaldi is an enormous mountain wilderness park stretching from Pemberton to Squamish in British Columbia. Characterised by dense coastal rainforest, snowcapped mountains, glaciers, and the crown jewel, Garibaldi Lake. The most common way to access the park is by foot from one of five entrance points. Even though hiking to Garibaldi Lake is a must-do experience that will provide you with lifelong memories and a sense of achievement, seeing Garibaldi from the air will simply take your breath away! This flight will allow you to explore the abundant natural beauty of the area on board the Whistler Backcountry Safari, operated by Sea to Sky Air.

Some of the spectacular sights that you will see on this flight include: the Black Tusk, the Barrier, the Spinx and Sentinel glaciers and much more.The second part of this trip will take you on a hike to the magical Joffre Lakes. Joffre Lakes should be on everybody's to-do-list. It is one of British Columbia's most beautiful hikes that is relatively moderate compared to other alpine hikes in the region. The trail passes three exquisite lakes with turquoise blue water.The first lake, Lower Joffre Lake, is located minutes from the parking lot. The views are stunning and on a clear day, Matier Glacier can be seen hanging high above. From Lower Joffre Lake, begin your hike to Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes. You will first cross a bridge, whereafter you will follow the trail along the edge of the lake. Soon after, the trail starts climbing through forested areas. After about 20 minutes on the trail, a clearing allows for sweeping views over the valley. 

After crossing the Joffre Creek, a couple of switchbacks will take you towards Middle Joffre Lake. At the viewpoint of the second lake, you will notice the majestic glacier-laden peaks towering above you. Continue hiking towards Upper Joffre Lake and pass a scenic waterfall. After a walk along the lake, you will reach a viewpoint overlooking all three lakes, with the glacier in the background. Take pictures, soak up the scenery and have lunch in one of British Columbia's most scenic spots. Hear the rumble of ice breaking off the glacier and tumbling down the rocky slopes towards the lake.

Start making your way down towards the parking lot so the you will be in time for our departure at 16:30pm. You will arrive back in Vancouver around 19:30pm filled with unforgettable memories! {Please note that the hike is not a guided hike and you are responsible for your own gear and safety.}