Choose a place to stay out of a wide range of Coastal accommodations, from roughing it camping to high-end resorts and everything in between. Standards-registered accommodations are highlighted.
This weekend dozens of Volkswagen Westfalias, Buses, Weekenders, Rialtas, and VW Camper Fans will make their way to the Cross Road Grill RV Park in Pender Harbour (13518 Highway 101) for ‘Buses at the Crossroads 1st Annual Camp Out’. Taking advantage of smaller ferry lineups and shoulder season travel, these v-dubbers are coming up at [...]
Did you know there was a place on the Sunshine Coast where your dogs can take you for a holiday? Bluff Hollow Bed & Breakfast in Garden Bay is a truly dog-friendly getaway: the entire property, cottage, and main house are all off-leash zones, with amenities every discerning dog will sniff out. They can swim [...]
Romance Inn Oceanfront Spa & Resort The Sunshine Coast is a wonderful destination for weddings up to 110 overnight guests and 140 dining guests. New in 2011 is an expanded Romance Inn Oceanfront Spa and Resort in Halfmoon Bay, overlooking the Thormanby Islands and Welcome Passage. This beautiful location can accommodate 12 guests and [...]
by Editor/Publisher Laurie McConnell Webmaster Laurie McConnell, right, with partner Diane Mueller Did you know the Sunshine Coast is one of the most queer-friendly rural areas in BC? This rural region, stretching from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound, has a unique psychological climate – especially for the stretch running from Langdale to Earl’s Cove – [...]
by Laurie McConnell, Editor/Publisher Celebrating a century of ‘cottaging’ on the Sunshine Coast Can’t you just remember the vacations you had as a kid? If your family was like mine, you spent a lot of time in the car getting to some small nook or cranny of the province or state you lived in, opened [...]
Huckleberry Cottage has been in operation on the Sunshine Coast for a decade. This gorgeous Roberts Creek location offers a self-contained Cottage that sleeps up to six, and a cozy Loft that sleeps 2. The property, on Henderson Road, is surrounded on three sides by tall hedging and at the back by undeveloped forest with [...]
The Sunshine Coast Resort, located just around the bend from the Madeira Park exit on Hwy. 101, has always been known as an affordable yet luxurious destination for visitors wanting to immerse themselves in the waterfront lifestyle of our region. With a well-appointed hotel offering oceanfront rooms and suites with private patios, barbecues, beautiful amenities [...]
A sculpted and somewhat voluptuous example of the tidal art of sandcastle building at uncrowded Welcome Beach. A word to the wise: park up on redrooffs or at the welcome beach hall – there’s only room for 4 cars at the bottom, I kid you not. Unless you’re here early don’t tie the Gordian Knot [...]
Wow, exciting times on the Sunshine Coast. Whales are back along the shore for the first time in many years, drawing crowds out to piers, swim docks, beaches and walking paths hoping for a glimpse. There was some Facebook buzz earlier in the week that there had been a live birth of a baby (calf) [...]
I ran into Ryan Schmidt, Manager of The Restaurant at Painted Boat, at a recent gathering of businesses and individuals working on the expanding ‘Meetings & Retreats’ shoulder season initiatives. We chatted about the spring season and he mentioned a great review The Restaurant had just received via The Vancouver Sun newspaper, from an article [...]
by Laurie McConnell, webmaster Yesterday I talked about riding the ferries on to the Sunshine Coast. Today it’s time to ride! DECISION POINT ONCE YOU’RE ON THE COAST AT THE LANGDALE TERMINAL: Motorcyclists exit the boat first (except last minute boarders, who have to follow the cars – you snooze, you lose!). If you’re on [...]
by Laurie McConnell, Editor PART OF THE COAST MOTORCYCLING SERIES – What are two travelling ingredients that should always be mixed well and enjoyed together? The winding highway and sideroads of the Sunshine Coast, and motorcycles. Whether you are coming over from Vancouver Island and winding your way down to the city, or are on a [...]
The oceanfront, 1905 Historic Lund Hotel is located at the tip of BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, at the Gateway to the renowned Desolation Sound near Powell River. Since built by the Swedish Thulin brothers who founded Lund, the hotel has served as the heart of this quaint village. The hotel now features 31 renovated guest [...]
March 10, 2010 - Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada Birds attract our attention by their sheer numbers, variety, beauty, and lively behaviour. If you are curious about birding, the Sunshine Coast is an excellent area to visit. Gibsons Getaways and Sechelt Escapes are happy to announce two weekend guided birding tours this spring. The Sunshine Coast [...]
February is a fantastic time to get out of the city and explore British Columbia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Located only an hour from Vancouver, but a world away from the crowds, traffic and noise. Come to experience nature and hike or bike through the forest or watch the waves crash the beach. Spot a bald [...]