Guidebook for Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast
Parks & Nature
Our majestic old growth forests, mountain and ocean vistas provide a stunning back drop for hikers to explore.
From easy paths to intense trails, half an hour to several days, we offer the freedom to design your own trek. .
The Grove and Sechelt Heritage Forest areas are a unique combination of ancient giant trees, maple wetland and startling rocky promontories with some fantastic views of the Sechelt Inlet and out towards Vancouver Island. There are many trails to choose from and most are minimally challenging for the average hiker.
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Hidden Grove/Heritage Forest - Off leash Dog Park
7000 Sechelt Inlet RdThe Grove and Sechelt Heritage Forest areas are a unique combination of ancient giant trees, maple wetland and startling rocky promontories with some fantastic views of the Sechelt Inlet and out towards Vancouver Island. There are many trails to choose from and most are minimally challenging for the average hiker.
The trail system is filled with many colour coded hiking routes cutting through forests and over creeks with unique wooden bridges, with many waterfalls along the routes. At over 7 km in length, the multiple trails intersect one another and should take 1.5-2.5 hours to complete.
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Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyThe trail system is filled with many colour coded hiking routes cutting through forests and over creeks with unique wooden bridges, with many waterfalls along the routes. At over 7 km in length, the multiple trails intersect one another and should take 1.5-2.5 hours to complete.
Francis Point is a beautiful Provincial park with beautiful trails along the beach. This is not a long hike (about .5 to 1 hour total max.), but it is one of the most beautiful.
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Francis Point Provincial Park
Francis Point is a beautiful Provincial park with beautiful trails along the beach. This is not a long hike (about .5 to 1 hour total max.), but it is one of the most beautiful.
The trail in Smuggler Cove begins in a thick, forested area with lush greenery and spectacular arbutus trees along an easy to follow gravel path. Shortly in, you’ll reach a wooden walkway that takes you over a marsh which can sometimes be a bit submerged during the winter months or after heavy rainfalls. This is a great year-round hike that is very accessible. If you are into birding, don’t forget your binoculars for this trail to see spectacular wildlife and different species.
Entrance to Smuggler Cove Provincial Park.
Another 10 minutes into the hike you arrive at the camping site area with the first glimpse of Smuggler Cove on the right and you can follow the trail straight alongside the cove. This section of trail will continue to the mouth of the cove with several viewpoints looking out into Georgia Straight. Once you reach the mouth of the cove soak in the beauty from your perch on the rocks that overlook the Straight, Thormanby Island, and Texada Island.
For a bit longer hike you can follow the loop as it continues along the shores inside the cove and connects back up to the same trail that leads back towards the campsite. At the campsite, another short trail leads to a small beach area with a different view of a small island that lies just off shore.
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Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
The trail in Smuggler Cove begins in a thick, forested area with lush greenery and spectacular arbutus trees along an easy to follow gravel path. Shortly in, you’ll reach a wooden walkway that takes you over a marsh which can sometimes be a bit submerged during the winter months or after heavy rainfalls. This is a great year-round hike that is very accessible. If you are into birding, don’t forget your binoculars for this trail to see spectacular wildlife and different species.
Entrance to Smuggler Cove Provincial Park.
Another 10 minutes into the hike you arrive at the camping site area with the first glimpse of Smuggler Cove on the right and you can follow the trail straight alongside the cove. This section of trail will continue to the mouth of the cove with several viewpoints looking out into Georgia Straight. Once you reach the mouth of the cove soak in the beauty from your perch on the rocks that overlook the Straight, Thormanby Island, and Texada Island.
For a bit longer hike you can follow the loop as it continues along the shores inside the cove and connects back up to the same trail that leads back towards the campsite. At the campsite, another short trail leads to a small beach area with a different view of a small island that lies just off shore.
There are 7 km of snowshoe trails and 20 km of cross-country ski trails, with many loop, making it easy to go for a couple hours or a full day.
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Dakota Ridge Ski Area
There are 7 km of snowshoe trails and 20 km of cross-country ski trails, with many loop, making it easy to go for a couple hours or a full day.
The trail in Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is one of the most well known and spectacular hikes on the Sunshine Coast. At the end of the trail, hikers are rewarded with being witness to one of the largest tidal flows in the world. You just have to time it right!
After about one hour of walking (4 km hike), you will reach Skookumchuck Narrows. Skookumchuck is a Chinook First Nations word meaning “strong water” and this area is home to one of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia. Twice daily, nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the direction and power of these incredibly turbulent rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 9 feet in height, with 200 billion gallons of water flowing through the Skookumchuck Narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis inlets. The Sechelt Rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and, for extreme kayakers and divers, “Skook” is one of the great white-water wonders of the world, attracting thrill-seekers from across the globe.
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdThe trail in Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is one of the most well known and spectacular hikes on the Sunshine Coast. At the end of the trail, hikers are rewarded with being witness to one of the largest tidal flows in the world. You just have to time it right!
After about one hour of walking (4 km hike), you will reach Skookumchuck Narrows. Skookumchuck is a Chinook First Nations word meaning “strong water” and this area is home to one of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia. Twice daily, nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the direction and power of these incredibly turbulent rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 9 feet in height, with 200 billion gallons of water flowing through the Skookumchuck Narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis inlets. The Sechelt Rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and, for extreme kayakers and divers, “Skook” is one of the great white-water wonders of the world, attracting thrill-seekers from across the globe.
Sightseeing
Whether you decide to hike the many Sunshine Coast Trails, visit one of 100 artist studios, drink craft beer on a farm, bike over waterfalls, tour the Aboriginal totems that welcome our visitors, beachcomb like a local, or just soak in a legendary West Coast sunset, we’ve got you covered.
Davis Bay is a small community located just south of Sechelt BC on the lower section of the Sunshine Coast. The identifying feature of Davis Bay is the long pebbled beach coastline with a well developed paved walking path lined with viewing benches while highlighted with a long wooden fishing pier jutting out from the shoreline. Often the pier is occupied by fisherman and swimmers. There are coffee shops and a shop for antiques and treasures at the Mosaic Market.
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Davis Bay
Davis Bay is a small community located just south of Sechelt BC on the lower section of the Sunshine Coast. The identifying feature of Davis Bay is the long pebbled beach coastline with a well developed paved walking path lined with viewing benches while highlighted with a long wooden fishing pier jutting out from the shoreline. Often the pier is occupied by fisherman and swimmers. There are coffee shops and a shop for antiques and treasures at the Mosaic Market.
Gibsons is a quaint town of artists and fishing boats. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands in Howe Sound. Gibsons Landing is best known for being the location of the CBC’s famed TV program "The Beachcombers", enjoy a piece of television history when you visit Molly’s Reach Restaurant.
Charming stores, art galleries, and restaurants/cafés line the Landing, complete with Winegarden Waterfront Park – the perfect place to sit in the sun or take a panoramic picture of the harbour.
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Gibsons
Gibsons is a quaint town of artists and fishing boats. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands in Howe Sound. Gibsons Landing is best known for being the location of the CBC’s famed TV program "The Beachcombers", enjoy a piece of television history when you visit Molly’s Reach Restaurant.
Charming stores, art galleries, and restaurants/cafés line the Landing, complete with Winegarden Waterfront Park – the perfect place to sit in the sun or take a panoramic picture of the harbour.
Roberts Creek is a beautiful community situated on the Strait of Georgia (Salish Sea) between Gibsons and Sechelt. Known as the Gumboot Capital of the World. It is a wonderful blend of beaches and forests. It features The Roberts Creek Community Mandala a non-profit, public art work open to everyone with an inner artist to share.
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Roberts Creek
Roberts Creek is a beautiful community situated on the Strait of Georgia (Salish Sea) between Gibsons and Sechelt. Known as the Gumboot Capital of the World. It is a wonderful blend of beaches and forests. It features The Roberts Creek Community Mandala a non-profit, public art work open to everyone with an inner artist to share.
Madeira Park, an unincorporated community in the area of Pender Harbour, is a haven for anyone who loves the outdoors and the temperate climate of the Sunshine Coast. In the Summer, visitors and residents can enjoy warm, dry weather on one of the many long beaches. Water activities include swimming, diving, fishing, and sailing in one of the many surrounding waters. Sechelt Inlet is rated as one of the world’s top 20 recreational dives by Scuba Diving Magazine.
The area is also home to many Provincial and Regional Parks, offering gorgeous views of the surrounding area. The region also offers golfing, and horse-back riding opportunities.
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Madeira Park
Madeira Park, an unincorporated community in the area of Pender Harbour, is a haven for anyone who loves the outdoors and the temperate climate of the Sunshine Coast. In the Summer, visitors and residents can enjoy warm, dry weather on one of the many long beaches. Water activities include swimming, diving, fishing, and sailing in one of the many surrounding waters. Sechelt Inlet is rated as one of the world’s top 20 recreational dives by Scuba Diving Magazine.
The area is also home to many Provincial and Regional Parks, offering gorgeous views of the surrounding area. The region also offers golfing, and horse-back riding opportunities.
Thormanby Island – one of the Sunshine Coast´s best-kept secrets – is the perfect place to spend the day relaxing.
Buccaneer Bay Marine Park is the spot for visitors, enjoy a scenic ocean tour by water taxi from Secret Cove Marina to North Thormanby Island. Walk miles along the pristine shoreline, swim the tranquil warm waters, or savour a delicious picnic lunch while observing the array of birds and botany. When the tide is low it is possible to walk to South Thormanby, while exploring tidal pools and a variety of colourful marine life.
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Thormanby Island
Thormanby Island – one of the Sunshine Coast´s best-kept secrets – is the perfect place to spend the day relaxing.
Buccaneer Bay Marine Park is the spot for visitors, enjoy a scenic ocean tour by water taxi from Secret Cove Marina to North Thormanby Island. Walk miles along the pristine shoreline, swim the tranquil warm waters, or savour a delicious picnic lunch while observing the array of birds and botany. When the tide is low it is possible to walk to South Thormanby, while exploring tidal pools and a variety of colourful marine life.
The park is separated from the Strait of Georgia by the isthmus at Sechelt. This park is characterized by second-growth forest, open grassy areas and sandy beaches. This park also makes an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring the Sechelt Inlet.
This park has a day-use/picnic area with two picnic shelters that can be reserved. There is one change area in the toilet building, pit and flush toilets, and a sandy beach area.
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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park Campground
The park is separated from the Strait of Georgia by the isthmus at Sechelt. This park is characterized by second-growth forest, open grassy areas and sandy beaches. This park also makes an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring the Sechelt Inlet.
This park has a day-use/picnic area with two picnic shelters that can be reserved. There is one change area in the toilet building, pit and flush toilets, and a sandy beach area.
Sechelt is as laid-back as it is scenic, full of artists and surrounded by mountains. The town is a small community sitting on a sandbar; the narrow Sechelt isthmus which separates Sechelt Inlet from the Salish Sea. Named after the original First Nations people of the region – the shíshálh.
With plenty of locally owned shops, boutiques, and galleries, Cowrie Street in Sechelt’s downtown hub is the perfect place to shop for local art & handcrafted goods, books, beads, sporting goods, and clothing. Round it out with a peek inside one of the vintage shops and you’re sure to find that one-of-a-kind item to take home with you.
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Sechelt
Sechelt is as laid-back as it is scenic, full of artists and surrounded by mountains. The town is a small community sitting on a sandbar; the narrow Sechelt isthmus which separates Sechelt Inlet from the Salish Sea. Named after the original First Nations people of the region – the shíshálh.
With plenty of locally owned shops, boutiques, and galleries, Cowrie Street in Sechelt’s downtown hub is the perfect place to shop for local art & handcrafted goods, books, beads, sporting goods, and clothing. Round it out with a peek inside one of the vintage shops and you’re sure to find that one-of-a-kind item to take home with you.
The hike to Burnett Falls is a short, uphill route that ends at a spectacular view of the waterfall across the canyon. The hike is generally accessed year-round and the waterfall is best viewed during the winter and spring when there is more runoff flowing down the creek.
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Burnett Falls Park
5332 Burnett RdThe hike to Burnett Falls is a short, uphill route that ends at a spectacular view of the waterfall across the canyon. The hike is generally accessed year-round and the waterfall is best viewed during the winter and spring when there is more runoff flowing down the creek.
Arts & Culture
Sechelt hosts a number of Festivals and Events through out the year. Some of which are:
- Music & Art on Cowrie St. Join us for music and art every Friday from June 21st to August 30th at the grassy area on Cowrie in front of Sunstone Beads and Cowrie Pharmacy. Watch local musicians and artists perform their unique talents. Canada Day celebrations , the ever-popular Coaster’s Car Club events in August, Family-friendly Oktoberfest beer festival in late September, The Rogue Fest celebrates the arts, A Taste of Sechelt. Check the local paper for current events.
Join Canada's longest running summer (August) gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood's heritage gardens.
Sunshine Coast Festival Of The Written Arts
5509 Shorncliffe AveJoin Canada's longest running summer (August) gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood's heritage gardens.
Festival of the Rolling Arts - early August
Hackett Park Arts & Crafts Fair - August
Sechelt Arts Festival - October
Sechelt Farmers' and Artisans' Market - Every Saturday from April - September (9AM - 2:30 PM)
Summer Music Series - Free concerts by local musicians Saturdays (all Summer) at 12 & 1PM at the Sechelt Library Lawn Stage
Sunshine Coast Art Crawl - October
District of Sechelt Municipal Hall
5797 Cowrie StFestival of the Rolling Arts - early August
Hackett Park Arts & Crafts Fair - August
Sechelt Arts Festival - October
Sechelt Farmers' and Artisans' Market - Every Saturday from April - September (9AM - 2:30 PM)
Summer Music Series - Free concerts by local musicians Saturdays (all Summer) at 12 & 1PM at the Sechelt Library Lawn Stage
Sunshine Coast Art Crawl - October
The 2019 Hackett Park Arts & Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th. Join us for a showcase of artists and artisans from across the Coast, combined with great music and food.
Hackett Park
5765 Dolphin StThe 2019 Hackett Park Arts & Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th. Join us for a showcase of artists and artisans from across the Coast, combined with great music and food.
Essentials
Claytons Heritage Market is a full-size Supermarket located in theTrail Bay Centre Mall in Sechelt. The mall also includes a government liquor store, restaurants, mens and women clothing shops and much more.
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Claytons Heritage Market
5755 Cowrie StClaytons Heritage Market is a full-size Supermarket located in theTrail Bay Centre Mall in Sechelt. The mall also includes a government liquor store, restaurants, mens and women clothing shops and much more.
Shopping
Sechelt is the perfect place to spend the entire day exploring nature, having a bite to eat and shop! Stroll down Cowrie, our main shopping district, where you will find coastal crafts and artisan shops, boutique clothing stores and women’s shoes, hand made beauty products as well as vintage furniture and decor.
Lovely gallery and gift shop in Sechelt with jewelry, textiles, ceramics and much more by local artists, artisans, crafters and jewelry makers.
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Fresh From the Coast
5498 Trail AveLovely gallery and gift shop in Sechelt with jewelry, textiles, ceramics and much more by local artists, artisans, crafters and jewelry makers.
The Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market is the largest outdoor market on the Sunshine Coast. Operating rain or shine from April through the end of September, artists and produce growers from everywhere on the Sechelt Peninsula call this market "home" on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Garden-fresh produce, unique art objects, First Nations art items, jewelry, fresh seafood, hand-blown glass, clothing, photography, stained glass, pottery, baked goods, plants, toys, herbals, self-published authors, knitting, crochet goods, sewing, leather goods, carving, handcrafted soap, a feng shui specialist, on-site massage and buskers are only some of the things you can find when you browse the Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market.
Many of our artisans make things you won't find anywhere else, and you're bound to find the perfect gift for everybody on your list. Our farmers and bakers rise extra-early on market day to bring you the freshest food items. Our fishermen come home for the weekend, and our buskers tune up their instruments to make the time you spend at our market an enjoyable one.
We make it, we bake it, we grow it. Take your time and browse the whole market. We look forward to seeing you.
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Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StThe Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market is the largest outdoor market on the Sunshine Coast. Operating rain or shine from April through the end of September, artists and produce growers from everywhere on the Sechelt Peninsula call this market "home" on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Garden-fresh produce, unique art objects, First Nations art items, jewelry, fresh seafood, hand-blown glass, clothing, photography, stained glass, pottery, baked goods, plants, toys, herbals, self-published authors, knitting, crochet goods, sewing, leather goods, carving, handcrafted soap, a feng shui specialist, on-site massage and buskers are only some of the things you can find when you browse the Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market.
Many of our artisans make things you won't find anywhere else, and you're bound to find the perfect gift for everybody on your list. Our farmers and bakers rise extra-early on market day to bring you the freshest food items. Our fishermen come home for the weekend, and our buskers tune up their instruments to make the time you spend at our market an enjoyable one.
We make it, we bake it, we grow it. Take your time and browse the whole market. We look forward to seeing you.
Food Scene
Fine dining, waterfront specializing in seafood. Wonderful service, option of sitting on deck or inside. If you are not comfortable outside you are guaranteed an inside table.
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The Blue Heron Inn
5521 Delta RdFine dining, waterfront specializing in seafood. Wonderful service, option of sitting on deck or inside. If you are not comfortable outside you are guaranteed an inside table.
Great restaurant for special occasions or a weekend lunch. They often have dinner specials.
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Chasters Restaurant
1532 Ocean Beach EsplanadeGreat restaurant for special occasions or a weekend lunch. They often have dinner specials.
In the heart of Roberts Creek the restaurant uses local food, has vegan and gluten free items, great breakfasts, live entertainment Wednesday evenings.
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The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdIn the heart of Roberts Creek the restaurant uses local food, has vegan and gluten free items, great breakfasts, live entertainment Wednesday evenings.
Saffron Restaurant
5755 Cowrie StLovely East Indian food for take out or dine in.
Dinner, drinks and weekend live entertainment. Large outdoor patio on the waterfront.
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Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveDinner, drinks and weekend live entertainment. Large outdoor patio on the waterfront.
Sushi Bar 5517
5517 Sunshine Coast HwyGreat service and great sushi.
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StGreat tapas, wonderful burgers
Bistro and Espresso Bar- Rotating menu concept featuring daily unique homemade dishes for breakfast and lunch.
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Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StBistro and Espresso Bar- Rotating menu concept featuring daily unique homemade dishes for breakfast and lunch.
You can't get any closer to dinning on the water cause you are on it! Floating dock restaurant.
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Secret Cove Marina Ltd
5411 Secret Cove RdYou can't get any closer to dinning on the water cause you are on it! Floating dock restaurant.
Best take out Fish and Chips. They have gluten free options. Sharkey's Fish Locker is open 7 days a week from Monday to Sunday 11am to 7pm.
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Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdBest take out Fish and Chips. They have gluten free options. Sharkey's Fish Locker is open 7 days a week from Monday to Sunday 11am to 7pm.
Fresh, flavourful and authentic Greek dishes compliment Daphne's dynamic menu of steaks, pastas, sandwiches, salads and soup. With something for everybody, beautiful decor, an awesome deck, the friendliest staff and the perfect location,
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Daphne's Mediterranean Grill
5530 Wharf AveFresh, flavourful and authentic Greek dishes compliment Daphne's dynamic menu of steaks, pastas, sandwiches, salads and soup. With something for everybody, beautiful decor, an awesome deck, the friendliest staff and the perfect location,
Sima Sushi
5755 Cowrie StSushi restaurant for eat in or take out.
Entertainment & Activities
Blue Ocean Golf Club is a beautiful championship golf course located on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. New Opportunity for FUN on the golf course with Golf Boards. Only one in 4 golf clubs in British Columbia have Golf Boards available. Blue Ocean Bar and Grill - daily specials and live entertainment on Saturdays.
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Blue Ocean Golf Club
6177 Ripple WayBlue Ocean Golf Club is a beautiful championship golf course located on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. New Opportunity for FUN on the golf course with Golf Boards. Only one in 4 golf clubs in British Columbia have Golf Boards available. Blue Ocean Bar and Grill - daily specials and live entertainment on Saturdays.
The spectacular Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club offers ocean and mountain views, lush green fairways winding through the forest, and manicured greens that will challenge golfers of all levels. The Clubhouse offers quality dining, and the best patio on the coast.
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Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
3206 BC-101The spectacular Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club offers ocean and mountain views, lush green fairways winding through the forest, and manicured greens that will challenge golfers of all levels. The Clubhouse offers quality dining, and the best patio on the coast.
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. You can rent for one or more hours, or several days. They offer guided kayak tours and Nature Zodiac Tours & Charters.
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Pedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdKayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. You can rent for one or more hours, or several days. They offer guided kayak tours and Nature Zodiac Tours & Charters.
The Sunshine Coast's first gravity fed mountain bike facility. Located just 3km from Sechelt.
Riders of all levels will experience trails built and designed by the world-renowned builders and riders,the Coastal Crew Coast Gravity Park will have a user-friendly shuttle system for 2014 to access trails carved through pristine low elevation ocean front forest. We are accepting day pass reservations so book your spots and come have your best days.translate
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
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Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadThe Sunshine Coast's first gravity fed mountain bike facility. Located just 3km from Sechelt.
Riders of all levels will experience trails built and designed by the world-renowned builders and riders,the Coastal Crew Coast Gravity Park will have a user-friendly shuttle system for 2014 to access trails carved through pristine low elevation ocean front forest. We are accepting day pass reservations so book your spots and come have your best days.translate
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill