Why go
- Town on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for Welcome Beach, BC.
- Home to roughly 11,492 people.
History
Sechelt is a district municipality located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Vancouver, it is accessible from mainland British Columbia by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25-minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The name Sechelt is derived from the she shashishalhem word shíshálh, the name of the First Nations people who first settled the area thousands of years ago.
Where to stay
6914 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0N2, Canada · gardenbridgehouse.ca
6348 Samron Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A7, Canada · sechelttropicalparadise.com
7079 Sechelt Inlet Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4, Canada · davisbrookretreat.com
Dusty Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A3, Canada · staywilder.eco
5794 Marine Way, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0L8, Canada · takahashigardens.com
5888 Turnstone Crescent, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0L9, Canada · abovetheinlet.com
7545 Islets Pl, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0C5, Canada · thetuwanek.com
6471 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A8, Canada · absoluteheavenbb.com
7651 Sechelt Inlet Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4, Canada · tranquilitybay.ca
6350 Market Ave, Delta, BC V4L 0B1, Canada · fourwindsbrewing.ca
6031 Coracle Dr, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0C9, Canada · coastalfoxden.ca
5758 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A6, Canada · spotporpoisebay.com
6040 Sechelt Inlet Rd, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0P5, Canada · baysidecampground.ca
5454 Trail Ave, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, Canada · secheltinn.com
1399 Bay Ave, Trail, BC V1R 4A7, Canada · bestwestern.com
5810 Marine Way, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A6, Canada · theoceansideretreat.com
5907 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, Canada
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Dusty Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, Canada
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 5685 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 · coastalcrust.ca
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-14:00; Tu-Th 11:30-19:00; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4330 Sunshine Coast… · peppercreek.ca
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-19:00 · 5666 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3 · pklsburgers.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-20:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 5755 Cowrie Street
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5641 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 · instagram.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 08:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Fr-Su 08:00-14:00,17:00-20:00 · Sechelt, V7Z 0C3 · joesonthebeach.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mar 20-Jun 20, Sep 22-Dec 20: 11:00-19:00; Jun 21-Sep 21: 11:00-21:00 · 5514 Wharf Road, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 · ebsicecreamshop.ca
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 5550 Wharf Avenue · goldencitycanada.com
Cafe · cafe · 4720 Sunshine Coast Highway · gourmetgirl.ca
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30 · 5760 Teredo Street
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Cake, German, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu 12:00-16:00; We-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 07:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Su 10:00-15:30 Features: outdoor seating · 4786…
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 5688 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3 · runwithsoupsechelt.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-17:00 Features: step-free access
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5615 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 15:00-20:00 · 4774 Sunshine Coast Highway · wobblycanoe.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 5580 Wharf Road, Sechelt
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 5770 Teredo Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 · twentytwotaphouse.com
Cafe · cafe · 5755 Cowrie Street
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · saffronrestaurant.ca
Cafe · cafe · 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30,15:30-21:00, Mo 11:00-14:30,15:30-24:00, Sa 12:00-14:30,15:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 5530 Wharf Avenue · thaisechelt.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-16:30
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 11:00-21:00, Fr 12:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 5760 Teredo Street
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 5500 Trail Avenue
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00 Features: step-free access
Restaurant · restaurant · 6594 Dolphin Street, Sechelt
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) 3.1 km to the centre
Sechelt, BC, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Sechelt, BC — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay, Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay), West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sechelt, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · British Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach