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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia

The Sunshine Coast is a geographic subregion of the British Columbia Coast that generally comprises the regional districts of qathet and Sunshine Coast.

Type City

Why go

  • Subregion of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Known for Sechelt, bed & breakfasts.
  • Served by Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS).

History

The Sunshine Coast is a geographic subregion of the British Columbia Coast that generally comprises the regional districts of qathet and Sunshine Coast.

Where to stay

3144 Linwood Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W1, Canada · linwoodhouse.ca
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1261 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W2, Canada · upthecreek.ca
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1556 Park Ave, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W2, Canada · discoveryplaceretreat.com
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5005 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0B6, Canada · beachsidebythebay.com
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4632 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0E5, Canada · davisbaybedandbreakfast.com
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4748 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0E6, Canada · coasthotels.com
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4726 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0E6, Canada · hotelni.com
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4314 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0B2, Canada · creeksidecampgroundbc.ca
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3173 Mossy Rock Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W2, Canada
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2920 Lower Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W4, Canada · stephenscreekguesthouse.ca
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1299 Lysander Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W2, Canada · omsweetom.ca
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1139 Timberland Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0, Canada
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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
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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
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Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-19:00 · 5666 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3 · pklsburgers.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-20:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 5755 Cowrie Street
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5641 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 · instagram.com
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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
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Cafe · Opening hours: Oct-Jun: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00; Jul-Sep: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 1053 Roberts Creek… · thegumbootcafe.com
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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
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Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-19:00; Mo 09:00-19:00 Features: step-free access · 1397 Roberts Creek Rd · sharkeysfishlocker.squarespace.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access
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Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 5550 Wharf Avenue · goldencitycanada.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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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
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
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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…
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 1041 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, V0N 2W0 · gumbootrestaurant.com
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Cafe · cafe · 4720 Sunshine Coast Highway · gourmetgirl.ca
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Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5615 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 5688 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3 · runwithsoupsechelt.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-17:00 Features: step-free access
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 5580 Wharf Road, Sechelt
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 15:00-20:00 · 4774 Sunshine Coast Highway · wobblycanoe.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
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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
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Cafe · cafe · 5755 Cowrie Street
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · saffronrestaurant.ca
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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
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Restaurant · restaurant · onestraw.ca
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-16:30
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7 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) 2.2 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.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Langdale Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
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Keats Island (Keats Landing)
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
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Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 2
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
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Sunshine Coast (Langdale)
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · BC Ferries
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Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 1
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · BC Ferries
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Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 1 Level 2
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
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Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay
Ferry route · BC Ferries
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Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
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West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
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Where things are

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Photographs

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. The nearest airport on record is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Langdale Ferry Terminal, 18 km); 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 Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach