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There are many activities for your enjoyment on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy swimming, bird watching, fishing, beach and local hikes, or just sit back on the deck with your favourite beverage and soak up a few rays and some plain old fashioned rest and relaxation. For more detailed links and descriptions of things to do while your here visit the Sechelt Visitor Info Centre website.
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| winter outdoor activities |
Alpha Adventures & Education provides dynamic outdoor skills instruction and guiding across diverse environments and rewarding outdoor experiences that allow for personal discovery. Be sure to check out the wonderful variety of outdoor adventures geared to the fabulous winters in our popular Dakota Ridge!
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| hiking trails |
| There are several hiking trails in the area ranging from a 15-minute stroll to a 1-hour hike. Explore the Caren Range, where a 10,000 year old growth forest is still present, or Skookumchuk Narrows with 3 meter (10 foot) tides and the largest salt water rapids next to the Bay of Fundy.
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| scuba diving |
British Columbia has been rated by National Geographic and many famous divers, Jacques Cousteau being one of them, as the fourth best dive spots in the world. The February 2003 issue of Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine rates BC as the top overall dive destination in North America.
Do you like to scuba dive on wrecks? The Sechelt Inlet has one off the nicest wreck dives in British Columbia. It was an exciting day when this graceful ship was placed in deep water to begin her life as one of the largest diving wrecks on the Pacific Coast. The HMCS Chaudiere is just a short boat ride from the head of the Sechelt Inlet and must see for all avid divers.
For all your diving requirements visit the local dive shop in Sechelt, Sunshine Coast Diving. |
| fishing and boat charters |
| There are a variety of saltwater and freshwater fishing spots available on the Sunshine Coast. Tackle sales are provided at most marinas. How about a day trip into beautiful Princess Louisa with Sunshine Coast Tours? This day trip takes you into the beautiful Princess Louisa Inlet and the world famous Chatterbox Falls or the Skookumchuck Narrows tour. Alternatively, try your hand at fly fishing. |
| golf course information |
Visit the links below for golf course information on the Sunshine Coast.
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Highway101 - Madeira Park
604-883-9541
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club
3206 Highway 101 - Roberts Creek
604-885-9212
Sechelt Golf and Country Club
6177 Ripple Way Sechelt
604-687-4653 (Vancouver number) |
| scenic air tours |
Tour the Princess Louisa and Sechelt inlets with Tofino Air. View the web site for schedule information and contact numbers depending on your area. Call toll free 1-888-436-7776 for reservations.
West Coast Air is your choice for both charter and schedule service on the BC Pacific Coast. |
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| shopping |
Shopping on the Sunshine Coast an experience in itself. Walking through its markets, Native craft shops, antique shops and boutiques, means to be in close contact with the traditions and culture of people proud of its region. Here you will find from the smallest souvenir, to the very best of locally handcrafted pottery creations.
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| boating and beaches |
| Just stroll down the path, enjoy the private beaches in front of C-Breezes where you can swim, snorkel or just soak up the sun in your favourite beach chair with a good book. Walk for miles along the shores, enjoying the beach combing and looking for shells and other Sunshine Coast beach finds. |
| mountain biking |
Stop in at On the Edge in Sechelt and they can give you a full rundown on all the local trails and mountain biking in the area. They can even arrange a guided tour if you like on one of the many trails on the Sunshine Coast. How about cycling through Sechelt and then off to Porpoise Bay provincial park for a picnic?
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| sea kayaking |
Pedals and Paddles
Located on the Sechelt Inlet near Tuwanek and they offer a full range of Sea Kayaks as well as lessons. For those that want to venture into the Inland sea area and its nine marine parks you can stop by Pedals and Paddles in Sechelt, BC 604-885-6440.
Porpoise Bay Kayak
In the head of the inlet and just 5 minutes from C-Breezes Bed and Breakfast is Porpoise Bay Kayaks, right next to the Lighthouse Pub. They provide rentals of quality Seaward kayaks 604-885-2995. |
| horseback riding |
| Malaspina Ranch Stables, in Madeira Park offer guided tours call 604-883-1126 to reserve a time.
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| davis bay beach |
| One of the most beautiful of all the top ten sandy beaches in BC is a mere 10 minute walk down the beach. A welcoming stroll down Davis Bay dock to a variety of restaurants, boutiques, antique shop, and other services compliment perfectly with the image of the Sunshine Coast.
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One of the many advantages of the Sunshine Coast is the climate: sunny and warm with a constant ocean breeze. Summer average temperature 75 F / 24 C, winter's temperature moderate with rainy periods (simply curl up by the fire with that long overdue book).
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