Category: Weird & Wonderful

Many people these days are looking for something a little different for a getaway vacation. The Sunshine Coast has our fair share of unique places and spaces, and then some. Try a boat-only access lakeside stay, or geodesic domes; or go wild with a platform tent cabin stay that ranges from backwoods-your-own-private-piece-of-paradise style to full luxury. Stay on your own Island, or aboard a charter boat in one of our harbours.

The Sunshine Coast looks gorgeous over the handlebars of a bike

Motorcycling the Sunshine Coast

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on May 13, 2010 in Getaways & Specials, Gibsons, Motorcycling the Coast, Weird & Wonderful

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 [...]

Sunshine Coast Birding Tours – A Remarkable Experience

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Mar 16, 2010 in Bed & Breakfasts, Birding & Wildlife, Retreats & Groups, Weird & Wonderful

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 [...]

WCWL – World Class Destination

Posted By Webmaster Laurie McConnell on Jul 31, 2008 in Hotels, Motels & Inns, Kayaking, Kid Friendly, Recreation, Resorts, Retreats & Groups, Ruby Lake & Egmont, STAY, VISIT, Weird & Wonderful

From a Sunshine Coast guest… We were running out of gas when we got off the ferry near the little town of Egmont,B.C. on the Sechelt peninsula. The only gas pump was closed for the night, and we had broken our own rule of never looking for a room after 6 p.m. The owner 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 [...]