VERDICT: WE GAVE 3 OUT OF 5 TICKETS AND HERE’S WHY!
Cypress Mountain Gondola & the Eagle Coaster, Vancouver, Canada
The Eagle Coaster is a cart on tracks that’s fun for all ages & physical abilities – even young tots can experience the thrill while riding with an adult.
In the Summer, the gondola provides unobstructed views of the gorgeous Cypress Bowl – mountains, forest… nature’s natural beauty.
Eagle Coaster: Launching from the summit of Black Mountain, this exhilarating alpine ride stretches for more than 1,700 metres, delivering an exciting 279-metre vertical descent through stunning mountain scenery. Riders control their own pace using a handbrake, allowing the experience to be as relaxed or as adrenaline-charged as they choose.
Speeds can safely reach up to 40 km/h, offering a thrilling yet controlled rush as you glide through fresh summer air with sweeping views over Vancouver and the surrounding landscape.
The Eagle Coaster isn’t just for thrill-seekers, it’s designed to be family-friendly and accessible. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy the ride, and children as young as three years old can participate when riding with an adult. It’s an experience that balances excitement, scenery, and inclusivity, making it a standout attraction for everyone.
With every trip, we offer feedback to travel companies along with honest views for you, the reader. We rate adventures on a scale of one to five tickets, judged on quality, service, memorability, and price. A perfect ‘Ticket Rating’ of a five-ticket score means the experience was flawless. Your desire to go back is the ultimate measure of a trip’s worth. Exclusive to My Return Ticket. This article was provided via a guest traveller.
