Activities to enjoy while vacationing on the Sunshine Coast, BC with Sechelt Escapes.
Sechelt, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia is many things to many people - laid back and pleasure packed - 2400 hours of annual sunshine, a slower paced lifestyle, home to a wide variety of artists, and endless offerings of outdoor recreational activities - all in a setting surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and a natural seaside splendor.
A scenic ferry ride from Vancouver marks the beginning of your special getaway holiday, as your cruise ship winds its way through lush green islands, surrounded by snow-capped coastal mountains. Another 30-minute drive along a tree-lined highway brings you to the coastal community of Sechelt.
Set on a half-kilometre wide sandbar, separating Porpoise Bay from Georgia Strait, driftwood littered sandy beaches, cascading creeks and waterfalls have created a spectacular setting making the community of Sechelt a photographer's delight year-round.
Sechelt's central location on the Sunshine Coast makes it a natural hub for cultural activities. Top Canadian authors gather each year in mid August for the annual Festival of the Written Arts. The Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, located within walking distance of downtown, offers continuous showings for our large population of local artists, or you can do a driving tour of numerous nearby galleries, and home studios. Twelve Coast Salish totem poles look out over Georgia Strait, recounting the rich history of the Sechelt Indian Band, the first in Canada to gain self-government.
If you enjoy outdoor recreation, Sechelt offers a wide range of activities. Surrounded by numerous hiking trails, you have the opportunity to walk through a secluded old growth forest, marshland bird sanctuaries, or an alpine meadow. A rapidly expanding network of mountain biking trails is waiting to test your skills - beginner or advanced. Golf on the Sunshine Coast is an amazing experience. Towering firs and cedars line each fairway, overlooking beautiful ocean vistas and breathtaking mountain ranges. Rolling hills and sloping greens make for challenging play.
And of course, surrounded by all that water, you have an endless choice of water-based activities: sea kayaking, world class diving, fresh and salt water fishing, beachcombing, as well as boat tours to world famous destinations like Princess Louisa Inlet or Skookumchuck Rapids.
If you have a little energy left for shopping, The Farmer's Market is always a great place to find that something special to take home, either for yourself or a loved one. There are also a wide variety of artist galleries from one end of the Coast to the other, each with its own unique character, offering a rich tapestry of goods waiting for your discovery.
And then, after all that activity, you may wish to consider spending an extra day to just sit back, relax and soak in the breath taking water and mountain vistas.
