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91ƵCanada91Ƶs newest iconic landmark91Ƶ proposed to spiral skyward in Squamish

Pending approvals, the structure would be the first of its kind in North America
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A drawing of Sea to Sky Gondola91Ƶs proposed new 91Ƶelevated tree walk experience91Ƶ at the attraction in Squamish. (submitted)

A new 91Ƶelevated tree walk experience91Ƶ is being pitched by operators of in Squamish.

The 91Ƶaccessible, architecturally stunning91Ƶ attraction would 91Ƶwind 34 metres into the sky, offering soaring 360° views and access for guests of all ages and abilities,91Ƶ according to a release Wednesday (Feb. 6).

The 91Ƶelevated trail experience91Ƶ would start at the Summit Lodge and lead guests on a 2.5-kilometre return trip through the trees and over wetlands along Panorama Ridge.

Pending approvals, the spiraling structure would be the first of its kind in North America, facility operators say, and would be designed 91Ƶto integrate into nature from all angles and viewpoints beautifully.91Ƶ

It would be 91Ƶa significant multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment91Ƶ for operators of the Squamish-area attraction, which opened in the spring of 2014.

91ƵThe elevated tree walk we have envisioned and propose will make it easy for our guests of all ages and abilities to better connect to the great outdoors, regardless of the season and no matter the weather,91Ƶ Kirby Brown, Sea to Sky Gondola general manager, said in a release.

91ƵThis structure would be Canada91Ƶs newest iconic landmark, and its location, immersed in nature, will solidify Squamish as a must-see Canadian tourism destination.91Ƶ

The project is subject to First Nations 91Ƶengagement91Ƶ as well as local and provincial government approvals, the company noted.

91ƵThe Sea to Sky Gondola has received the appropriate development applications from the Squamish Lillooet Regional District with the goal to be breaking ground in fall 2019 and opening in spring 2020.91Ƶ

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