Category: Marinas

There are a number of marinas on the Sunshine Coast, many offering access to restaurants or land-based resort accommodations. Click on the button above for a list.

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 [...]

Dry run for Davis Bay tomorrow?

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jul 10, 2010 in Halfmoon Bay, Marinas, Sightseeing

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 [...]

Rack of Lamb, The Restaurant at Painted Boat

The Restaurant at Painted Boat gets rave review

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jun 10, 2010 in Cottages, EAT & SHOP, Marinas, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, Secret Cove/Pender Harbour, Spas, Waterfront Stays

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 [...]

Historic Lund Hotel: end of the road, beginning of Desolation Sound

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Mar 23, 2010 in Before You Get Here, FEATURED, Hotels, Motels & Inns, Lund, Marinas, Powell River, VIDEOS, Waterfront Stays

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 [...]