Sunshine Coast things to do can encompass a wide variety of activities. From golf to kayaking to music and artisan festivals, there is something for everyone here. So read on if you are looking for Sunshine Coast Things To Do!
Explore the Sunshine Coast & Gibsons BC with Artworks Tours located in beautiful Gibsons Landing. Here is a sample of some of the available tours:
Walking Tour of Gibsons Landing Starting out at the famous Molly's Reach Diner, talk a historic walk & talk tour of scenic Gibsons BC. Tour length - 1 hour - Cost $15/person
Fiber Arts & Woodworking Tour A full day tour including visiting Woodworking Studios, Local Carvers, Fiber Artists, Weavers, Quilters & more. You may even get to visit the local pulp mill, Howe Sound Pulp & Paper.
Sunshine Coast Arts & Cultural Tour Enjoy a variety of Sunshine Coast Artists & their work. Local Gibsons painters, potters, sculpters, woodworkers, fibre artists, and native artwork will all be explored.
Sunshine Coast Garden Tours - Just ask! Cindy will be more than happy to set up a Garden Tour to suit your schedule and interests.
To book any of these tours or for further information, contact Cindy @ 604-886-1250,
Email Cindy,
or stop by the gallery & shop at 441 Marine Drive (back) in lower Gibsons.
Sunshine Coast Kayaking & Canoeing
If you are looking for Sunshine Coast Kayaking and Canoeing there are also several options. Sunshine Kayaking offers half day tours, day tours, and evening tours. You can find out more information on what they can offer by going to their website.
www.sunshinekayaking.com
.
Alpha Outdoor Adventures
is another kayak and canoe source with a whopping three locations. Powell River, Roberts Creek and Pender Harbour. Alpha offer lessons, day and half day Sunshine Coast tours as well as multiple day tours.
Sunshine Coast Jazz Festivals
Sunshine Coast Jazz festivals are always popular and there are three annual jazz festivals on the coast. Gibsons, Pender Harbour and Texada Island all host annual Jazz festivals.
The Coast Recital Society
A non-profit organization that brings talented musicians to the Sunshine Coast area throughout the year to perform at the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt. From quartets, pianists, ensembles and more, enjoy some very talented musicians in a beautiful setting at the Raven's Cry.
Looking for more Sunshine Coast Things To Do? Sunshine Coast Parks and Public Beaches are amongst some of the best coastal British Columbia has to offer and there are many to choose from. Some are municipal and others are provincial parks. As there are so many, we have compiled a list with the name location and a brief description for you. Pack a picnic lunch and you are ready to go! Sunshine Coast Parks
Sunshine Coast Museums
There are several Sunshine Coast Museums, The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is located in Gibsons Landing, just across from the post office. You will find amazing artifacts and the history of Gibsons Landing.
There is the tems swiya (Our World) Museum in Sechelt, across from the hospital on Hwy 101 The museum collects and displays artifacts and documents the history of the Sechelt Nation. Sometimes they have local native art exhibits as well.
In Powell River there are two museums, the Powell River Historical Museum is located across from beautiful Willingdon Beach on Marine Avenue. They have fabulous displays, artifacts and photos that will give you a sense of 'days gone by'. Powell River Forestry Museum is also located on Marine Avenue and has a visual history of logging and forestry in the Powell River area.
Texada Island has its own museum as well. Located in Blubber Bay right as you leave the BC Ferry terminal. It is truly a wonderful little museum documenting the gold rushes, mining and fires that have occured on the island in the last 150 years.
Sunshine Coast Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is a great Sunshine Coast Things to Do and there is a dedicated mountain bike park (Sprockids Park) located at the top of the Gibsons By Pass as you leave the ferry terminal. Once at the top of the hill, take a right and then a left at the T intersection. There is a dirt parking lot on your left. There are trails as well as the park which has dirt jumps, teeter totters, drops and bridges. The trails range from beginner to intermediate and are marked for ease of navigation.
Skookumchuck Narrows - Check this out!
Skookumchuck Narrows is a must see if you are visiting the Sunshine Coast. Check out this video to see why!
Sunshine Coast Hiking
There are many trails for hiking and taking expiditions on the Sunshine Coast. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park in Egmont offers a beautiful hike through some of the most beautiful west coast forest settings to be found, and there is a bakery in the woods for you to stop for a coffee and a treat! Once at the end of this easy hike you will have the treat of seeing the famous Skookumchuck. Check tide tables for the best viewing times.
Hidden Grove, located in Sechelt offers you the chance to see old growth firs and cedars up close and personal. A true sight for the eyes. These trees are breath taking! This is a 30 minute hike, easy and good for the whole family. The Hidden Grove is located on the Tuwanuk side of Porpoise Bay and is past Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. Watch for the signs, they will be on your right.
Soames Hill is a landmark in Gibsons Landing, you access the trail from Marine Drive and it is straight up from there! It takes about 40 minutes to reach the top, but once you get there the views are amazing.
Sunshine Coast Diving
Still want more Sunshine Coast Things To Do - Well, why not try diving? Jacque Cousteau deemed the waters off Powell River as the second best in the world! When in Powell River you must dive down and see what all the fuss is about. This is truly some of the best diving in the world!
Check out this video of a Wreck Dive - Sechelt BC:
There are several diving outlets in the area that would be happy to assist you with your needs. On the lower coast, there is another dive shop located in Sechelt the are a National Geographic dive centre. Awesome dives can be done in the Sechelt area and you really have to check out there website at
Suncoast Diving.
Longboarding
Longboarding!! Yes, the Sunshine Coast is a great destination for longboarding. To find out more about longboarding and its history, and Sunshine Coast events, check out our
Sunshine Coast Longboarding
page.
Salmon Fishing
The Sunshine Coast has been famous for its salmon fishing over the years. Why not try your hand at while you are here! There are several salmon runs that pass through the area annually. From Coho to Spring Salmon, there is a chance you will catch some yummy salmon on your visit.
Our Salmon Fishing Page
can provide you with information on licensing and tide tables along with annual fishing derbies in the various communities.
Sunshine Coast Paragliding
Paragliding the Sunshine Coast of BC is becoming very popular. There are several excellent Paragliding spots right in Gibsons. Soames Point in Gibsons Harbour is a popular spot to paraglide as well as Mt. Elphinstone. The views are awesome, overlooking the Straight of Georgia and the inland coastal waters.
Sunshine Coast Things to Do is continually being updated. Check back often for updates.
