The notebook of Sunshine Coast
Walk between soft light and sharp rock.
Littoral accessible by ferry, punctuated with villages, sea arms, coastal forests and spectacular rapids.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Forest · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Sunshine Coast
Littoral accessible by ferry, punctuated with villages, sea arms, coastal forests and spectacular rapids.
To understand what Sunshine Coast is, you have to look at Gibsons, Sechelt and Skookumchuck Narrows. These places give you a view of a territory marked by the coastline, forests, heritage and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gibsons
- Sechelt
- Skookumchuck Narrows
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Gibsons
Gibsons is a light port of the Sunshine Coast, with marina, cafes and views to Howe Sound. The arrival by ferry from Vancouver already sets the tone of a coastline close but distinct from the metropolis.
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Sechelt
Sechelt It is located between the Strait of Georgia and the inner sea arm, giving it two very different maritime facades. The city serves as a point of support to radiate to beaches, paddling and small forest roads.
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Skookumchuck Narrows
Skookumchuck Narrows concentrates powerful tides in a narrow passage, creating rapids, whirlwinds and stationary waves. The forest trail to the points of view is as important as the show, to set on the tide schedules.
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Princess Louisa Inlet
Princess Louisa Inlet It is driven between steep walls and waterfalls, far from the roads. It is usually approached by boat or seaplane, with a secret fjord impression that takes time and a suitable logistics.
Practical tips
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