Guidebook for Sunshine Coast
Shopping
FRESH from the Coast has lots of beautiful arts and crafts by handmade by local artists. It's a great place to pick up gifts.
16 locals recommend
Fresh From the Coast
5498 Trail AveFRESH from the Coast has lots of beautiful arts and crafts by handmade by local artists. It's a great place to pick up gifts.
Good for First Nations themed gifts and it's worth dropping into the Museum next door while you're there!
6 locals recommend
Tsain-Ko Gifts Inc
5555 Sunshine Coast HwyGood for First Nations themed gifts and it's worth dropping into the Museum next door while you're there!
Moorestock Outfitters
5707 Cowrie StSaturdays from 9-2:30 pm behind the library. Lots of local crafts, goodies, music. Great place to find a souvenir of the coast!
46 locals recommend
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StSaturdays from 9-2:30 pm behind the library. Lots of local crafts, goodies, music. Great place to find a souvenir of the coast!
Essentials
Sechelt Your Independent Grocer
5530 Sunshine Coast HwyClaytons Heritage Market
5755 Cowrie StIGA Plus Stores
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyParks & Nature
Our local beach, just a 5 minute drive away. Beautiful pebble beach for swimming, nice forest hikes
55 locals recommend
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadOur local beach, just a 5 minute drive away. Beautiful pebble beach for swimming, nice forest hikes
Beautiful hike along marsh and boardwalk through forest and then along the rocky shore. A must for any visit to the Sunshine Coast.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Beautiful hike along marsh and boardwalk through forest and then along the rocky shore. A must for any visit to the Sunshine Coast.
This will take up your day but there are lots of good reasons to drive to Egmont, especially if there are big tide swings and you can see big whirlpools at low tide or expert kayakers playing on the standing wave at high tide.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdThis will take up your day but there are lots of good reasons to drive to Egmont, especially if there are big tide swings and you can see big whirlpools at low tide or expert kayakers playing on the standing wave at high tide.
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdRent kayaks explore the Sechelt Inlet for the day!
Pedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdSUP and kayak rentals on the inlet
Pender Harbour is a gorgeous shoreline to explore by kayak or SUP, and it is more sheltered than Sechelt Inlet, with lots of little coves and beautiful houses perched along the shore.
8 locals recommend
Alpha Adventures- Pender Harbour Kayak Rentals
Pender Harbour is a gorgeous shoreline to explore by kayak or SUP, and it is more sheltered than Sechelt Inlet, with lots of little coves and beautiful houses perched along the shore.
If you are interested in renting kayaks, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND you consider doing this as it is very good value and in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery on the coast. The Egmont Adventure Center (an internet search should take you to the link) offers you great packages that include lunch at West Coast Wilderness lodge and kayaking or boat tours up into Princess Louisa Inlet.
Just be aware that Egmont is a 45-50 minute drive away. Don't worry, though, there is lots to see and do on your way there or on your way home!
22 locals recommend
West Coast Wilderness Lodge
6649 Maple RdIf you are interested in renting kayaks, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND you consider doing this as it is very good value and in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery on the coast. The Egmont Adventure Center (an internet search should take you to the link) offers you great packages that include lunch at West Coast Wilderness lodge and kayaking or boat tours up into Princess Louisa Inlet.
Just be aware that Egmont is a 45-50 minute drive away. Don't worry, though, there is lots to see and do on your way there or on your way home!
Arts & Culture
Tems Swiya Museum
5555 Sunshine Coast HwyFood Scene
Known for their Eggs Benny breakfast sandwiches, and delicious coffee and other baked goods.
67 locals recommend
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StKnown for their Eggs Benny breakfast sandwiches, and delicious coffee and other baked goods.
Sit on the patio overlooking Sechelt Inlet and eat great fish tacos, or awesome fish and chips, or delicious hamburgers...!
106 locals recommend
Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveSit on the patio overlooking Sechelt Inlet and eat great fish tacos, or awesome fish and chips, or delicious hamburgers...!
The food is great and it is a perfect spot to watch the sunset! Be prepared to wait for a table; this restaurant is popular!
101 locals recommend
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyThe food is great and it is a perfect spot to watch the sunset! Be prepared to wait for a table; this restaurant is popular!
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdSome of the best Japanese food on the whole BC coast!
This is a recent addition to the Sunshine Coast food scene and they have AWESOME sourdough, traditional breads and decadent croissants etc. Also arguably the best coffee on the coast.
They have very limited hours during the pandemic so be sure to check the instagram or facebook accounts for up to date details.
13 locals recommend
Lone Wolf Bakery
This is a recent addition to the Sunshine Coast food scene and they have AWESOME sourdough, traditional breads and decadent croissants etc. Also arguably the best coffee on the coast.
They have very limited hours during the pandemic so be sure to check the instagram or facebook accounts for up to date details.
All the way back to Gibson's but if you are looking for oysters and other seafood delectables, this is the place. Beautiful spot in front of Gibsons Harbour.
As with all restaurants these pandemic days, check their social media accounts for up to date opening days and times. And if you can, book reservations.
120 locals recommend
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdAll the way back to Gibson's but if you are looking for oysters and other seafood delectables, this is the place. Beautiful spot in front of Gibsons Harbour.
As with all restaurants these pandemic days, check their social media accounts for up to date opening days and times. And if you can, book reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stop on your way off the ferry to fill your growlers and taste the local brew. On the weekends there is often live music happening in the afternoon. Tap into your Coastal Hipster scene
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Stop on your way off the ferry to fill your growlers and taste the local brew. On the weekends there is often live music happening in the afternoon. Tap into your Coastal Hipster scene
Actually a cidery but there wasn't a category for that! The newest addition to the coastal Hipster scene and nice and close to our place!
72 locals recommend
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadActually a cidery but there wasn't a category for that! The newest addition to the coastal Hipster scene and nice and close to our place!
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayTapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice Ln