⌕
The Grifter’s Guide
Sea to SkyAdventure
NANAIMO · VANCOUVER · SQUAMISH · WHISTLER
12 CHAPTERS. ONE REAL JOURNEY.
Real places. Real food. Real experiences. Practical advice to help you travel smarter and make the most of your own adventures.
— THE JOURNEY
12 chapters of real-world advice
From ferries and city streets to mountain views and small-town charm, this guide shares my firsthand experiences, tips, and recommendations to help you explore Sea to Sky like a grifter.
Nanaimo to Vancouver: The Adventure Begins
Welcome to Vancouver
Vancouver on a Budget
Hidden Vancouver
The Road to Squamish
Squamish and Room to Breathe
Following the 99er
Welcome to Whistler
Eating Our Way Through Whistler
Adventure Without Breaking the Bank
The Journey Home
The Grifter’s Code
Real reviews
Honest opinions from real experiences.
Travel smart
Practical tips, routes and helpful advice.
Eat well
Great food, local spots and what to try.
Meet people
Different cultures. Bigger perspectives.
By Colin Lee MacLeod · October 2026 journey. Hero and scenic cards are AI-created editorial illustrations, not documentary photographs; the 99er scene is imagined, not an archival photograph. Chapter 10 includes ideas for a future visit.
“Help yourself by helping other people more.”— Colin Lee MacLeod