Kim & Richard’s Sunshine Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
There are lots of hikes and parks for you to get outside and enjoy!
Burnett falls are about a 17 minute drive from the home with an easy 5 minute hike in to see. Don't miss this!
21 locals recommend
Burnett Falls Park
5332 Burnett RdBurnett falls are about a 17 minute drive from the home with an easy 5 minute hike in to see. Don't miss this!
One of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia. Check the tide tables as it is best to view at a high tide. An easy, beautiful hike in to view. Very popular.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdOne of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia. Check the tide tables as it is best to view at a high tide. An easy, beautiful hike in to view. Very popular.
A very steep but rewarding hike. Enjoy expansive views of Georgia Strait and Madeira Park.
26 locals recommend
Mount Daniel
A very steep but rewarding hike. Enjoy expansive views of Georgia Strait and Madeira Park.
Beautiful views of Smuggler's Cove are yours to enjoy after a short hike through forest and marsh. Lots of wooden walkways to make sure that your feet stay dry!
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Beautiful views of Smuggler's Cove are yours to enjoy after a short hike through forest and marsh. Lots of wooden walkways to make sure that your feet stay dry!
Across the street from your stay is the expansive Sargeant Bay Park trail network. Head down to the beach, hike up to Triangle lake or work your way out to Coopers Green.
55 locals recommend
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadAcross the street from your stay is the expansive Sargeant Bay Park trail network. Head down to the beach, hike up to Triangle lake or work your way out to Coopers Green.
Only 8 minutes down the road, this is a lovely spot to launch your boat and explore.
22 locals recommend
Coopers Green Park
5500 Fisherman RdOnly 8 minutes down the road, this is a lovely spot to launch your boat and explore.
An excellent small trail network with no really tough elevation changes, which is great for the whole family!
20 locals recommend
Kinnikinnick Park
Lighthouse AvenueAn excellent small trail network with no really tough elevation changes, which is great for the whole family!
Definitely drive the 26 minutes to Francis Point Provincial Park, a hidden gem of sorts if you’re looking for a beautiful hike with huge trees and amazing rugged coastal views!
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
Definitely drive the 26 minutes to Francis Point Provincial Park, a hidden gem of sorts if you’re looking for a beautiful hike with huge trees and amazing rugged coastal views!
Live Seafood
Try the live Dungeness crab! The Sturgeon and Halibut are excellent white fish. Don't forget to get some tiger prawns, too! The mackerel is frozen but is one of our favourites as it is quite affordable and delicious.
15 locals recommend
Sechelt Fish Market
5688 Cowrie StTry the live Dungeness crab! The Sturgeon and Halibut are excellent white fish. Don't forget to get some tiger prawns, too! The mackerel is frozen but is one of our favourites as it is quite affordable and delicious.
Fisherman's Market Gibsons
473 Gower Point RdA wide variety of fresh and frozen seafood.
Micro Breweries
We have an excellent selection of quality microbreweries, cideries and distilleries for you to enjoy!
The place that started it all! Try the Coast Life lager, it's excellent.
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.The place that started it all! Try the Coast Life lager, it's excellent.
Craft beer, small batch spirits, locally inspired dishes and great service.
86 locals recommend
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayCraft beer, small batch spirits, locally inspired dishes and great service.
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnGreat deck with delicious beer!
For the love of cider, check out the Bricker Cider Company in West Sechelt.
72 locals recommend
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadFor the love of cider, check out the Bricker Cider Company in West Sechelt.
A brand-new establishment that replaced the historic Gilligan's Pub. Enjoy a beautifully finished interior and friendly staff. Their beer is not too shabby, either!
Twenty Two Taphouse
A brand-new establishment that replaced the historic Gilligan's Pub. Enjoy a beautifully finished interior and friendly staff. Their beer is not too shabby, either!
One Foot Crow
1050 Venture WayAward-winning spirits with an artistic flair!
"Buinwood is a little distillery that's big on flavours. Enjoy tastings in a relaxed rural setting off the beaten path."
26 locals recommend
Bruinwood Estate Distillery
2040 Porter Rd"Buinwood is a little distillery that's big on flavours. Enjoy tastings in a relaxed rural setting off the beaten path."
Food Scene
Excellent Vietnamese cuisine is just a short drive down the road. Spicy mussels, #5 Pho soup, steam crepe, shrimp salad and Vietnamese rolls are our favourites!
7 locals recommend
Kien Giang Restaurant
5694 Dolphin StExcellent Vietnamese cuisine is just a short drive down the road. Spicy mussels, #5 Pho soup, steam crepe, shrimp salad and Vietnamese rolls are our favourites!
Located at Trail Bay Centre. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Try the Masala prawn bowl or one of their many pizzas... they're amazing!
26 locals recommend
Saffron Restaurant
5755 Cowrie StLocated at Trail Bay Centre. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Try the Masala prawn bowl or one of their many pizzas... they're amazing!
Delicious Chinese food! Come on Sunday at 5 for their very popular buffet. Free delivery.
9 locals recommend
Golden City Restaurant
5550 Wharf AveDelicious Chinese food! Come on Sunday at 5 for their very popular buffet. Free delivery.
Very popular spot in Davis Bay to eat and drink. Located right across the street from the ocean with a large outdoor area.
101 locals recommend
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyVery popular spot in Davis Bay to eat and drink. Located right across the street from the ocean with a large outdoor area.
The Bakery
5500 Wharf AveDelicious organic coffee and baked treats.
A great little food truck parked in front of the BC liquor store at Tsain-Ko Centre, Sechelt.
All Thaied Up
A great little food truck parked in front of the BC liquor store at Tsain-Ko Centre, Sechelt.
Great place for fish and chips in the summer months. Nice selection of frozen treats. We recommend calling ahead just to be sure.
43 locals recommend
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdGreat place for fish and chips in the summer months. Nice selection of frozen treats. We recommend calling ahead just to be sure.
Indoor Activities
The Sechelt Aquatic Centre is great place to go anytime. Check the website as there are toonie swim times.
22 locals recommend
Sechelt Aquatic Centre
5500 Shorncliffe AveThe Sechelt Aquatic Centre is great place to go anytime. Check the website as there are toonie swim times.
Try your hands at climbing or practice your bouldering skills.
10 locals recommend
The Hangar Climbing Lounge Ltd.
5824 Sechelt Inlet RdTry your hands at climbing or practice your bouldering skills.
Outdoor Activities
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadCanada's first low elevation mountain bike park!
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdRent a kayak at Porpoise Bay and get out on the water!
Great place to snow shoe, cross country ski, ski-doo and toboggan.
40 locals recommend
Dakota Ridge Ski Area
Great place to snow shoe, cross country ski, ski-doo and toboggan.
A new alternative for an enjoyable, educational, hands on friends / family activity, special event, trail ride or birthday party.
10 locals recommend
Farm Ventures
713 Sullivan RdA new alternative for an enjoyable, educational, hands on friends / family activity, special event, trail ride or birthday party.
Fishing
Davis Bay Wharf
Sunshine Coast HighwayGreat spot to do some crabbing, fishing and swimming.
Sechelt Wharf
5770 Wharf AveThe Sechelt wharf is a great place to swim, fish and watch sunsets.
Halfmoon Bay Pier
This pier is very close to your stay.