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.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.