Category: Gay & Lesbian

The Sunshine Coast is a wonderful getaway destination for everyone. Offering a distinctive location, which though close to Vancouver is a world away. A peaceful haven of rural coastal charm, yet full of a wide range of activities including a host of recreation and arts and culture opportunities. An ideal getaway.

What makes the Sunshine Coast particularly inviting for GLBT travelers is its delightful social fabric, created with a tradition of embracing a very eclectic mix of people. Everyone can feel welcome and relaxed here. Watch out or you might want to move - many have!

There are a wide range of tourist accommodation options available, many of which particularly welcome lesbians and gays. Same goes for restaurants and recreation venues. And, while you're here, make sure you visit Roberts Creek which is truly the heart and soul of what makes the Sunshine Coast a magical inclusive retreat.

Come and enjoy.

Some Other Favorite Resources for GLBT Travelers:

Purple Roofs Directory: GLBT Key to World Travel
GayellowPages.com
An annual print directory of resources (business and organizational)
for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender USA sold in gay-friendly bookstores
since 1973.

The Queer Community on the Coast

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jun 16, 2011 in FEATURED, Gay & Lesbian, Relocating, Uncategorized

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 – [...]

Sunshine Coast Resort: Weddings on the ‘northern Riviera’

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Aug 16, 2010 in Cottages, FEATURED, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian, Getaways & Specials, Hotels, Motels & Inns, Kid Friendly, Marinas, Recreation, Resorts, Secret Cove/Pender Harbour, STAY, Vacation Rentals, Waterfront Stays

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 [...]

Pride Weekend on the Sunshine Coast BC

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Aug 05, 2010 in COMMUNITY, EVENTS, Events Calendar, Gay & Lesbian, Getaways & Specials, PLAY

Please note, this is an ARCHIVED POST, from August 2010. ***2011 – No Dance on the Coast this year*** Unfortunately there weren’t enough volunteers to be able to host the dance this year, so there’s a hiatus. If you would like to be part of helping to put on a Pride Dance in 2012, or [...]

Tzoonie Wilderness Camp: Soul Time

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Oct 03, 2009 in Boat Tours & Cruises, Camping, Cottages, FEATURED, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian, Getaways & Specials, Hiking, Kayaking, Kid Friendly, Pet Friendly, PHOTOS, Recreation, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, Sechelt Inlet, Waterfront Stays, Wilderness Stays

Tzoonie Wilderness Camp is a boat or floatplane access only resort located in Narrows Inlet, the second fjord up Sechelt Inlet. Art & Aleta Giroux have been running this resort for over 20 years, sharing some of the most beautiful of BC’s coastline in a remote wilderness setting. Campers stay in rustic but comfortable cabins, [...]

Moon Dance: The One Night Vacation That Changed My Life

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Mar 31, 2009 in Cottages, Gay & Lesbian, Getaways & Specials, Kid Friendly, Secret Cove/Pender Harbour

PENDER HARBOUR – Has it ever happened to you, that you’ve begun something that seems so innocent and devoid of ulterior motive, and you find instead that your life has been changed in some deeply profound way? That’s what happened to me at The Perch at Moon Dance Cabin. My partner D. & I wanted [...]

Can you believe this view from your room at Sakinaw Lake Lodge?

Fabulous spring vacation awaits at Sakinaw Lake Lodge

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Mar 10, 2009 in Bed & Breakfasts, Boat Tours & Cruises, Cottages, Gay & Lesbian, Getaways & Specials, Kid Friendly, Pet Friendly, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, Secret Cove/Pender Harbour, Vacation Rentals, Waterfront Stays

Spring 2008 The new owners of Sakinaw Lake Lodge are offering some great spring packages. Book any two nights in April or May and receive 40% off their low season rates. Roast some marshmallows around the fire or watch the moonlight glimmering on Sakinaw Lake from the outdoor hot tub. Starting in April, groups of [...]

Bird Point Retreat – Unplug!

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jul 25, 2008 in Camping, Cottages, Gay & Lesbian, Hiking, Kayaking, Kid Friendly, Pet Friendly, Recreation, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, STAY, Vacation Rentals, Waterfront Stays, Weird & Wonderful, Wilderness Stays

Wow. We just got back from four days at Bird Point Retreat up Sechelt Inlet, and I can’t believe – as the designer of their web site at http://www.birdpointretreat.com – that we didn’t go for a longer amount of time, given that I actually typed out the sentence: “Everyone wishes they had booked a [...]

Lina Jakobs, Chasters & Bonniebrook Lodge Historic Inn

Live from Chasters

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jul 09, 2008 in EAT & SHOP, Gay & Lesbian, Gibsons, Hotels, Motels & Inns, Kid Friendly, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, Waterfront Stays

So we’re sitting on the lawns of the historic Bonniebrook Lodge oceanfront inn, overlooking the Strait of Georgia. A cruise ship just obligingly sailed past and Geatan and Luci are playing gorgeous music. In the lulls in guitar snippets of stories can be heard over the waves just feet away. Beautiful! ‘We’ consists of moi, [...]