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Things to do on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada
sailing tours Enjoy an evening sunset cruise or try your hand at sailing with your skipper in the sheltered waters of Sechelt Inlet. It's a great place to learn the concepts of sailing while enjoying an afternoon on the water. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh sea air. Cruise down Sechelt Inlet and anchor at one of the nine Marine Parks and enjoy lunch on the boat. In the summer, jump off and swim to shore, snorkel at the marine park or just soak up the rays. power boat tours Sign up for a power boat tour and enjoy the day viewing some of the most breathtaking and spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in British Columbia. Sechelt Inlet together with its tributary arms, Salmon and Narrows Inlet, tends to be a relatively placid, little traveled backwater where one will find fewer boats than in the open Gulf of Georgia. Experience a wilderness paradise of picturesque inlets and fjords, viewing magnificent marine life such as porpoises, seals, and some of the resident majestic bald eagles. sea kayaking The Inland Sea is a perfect paddling location for kayakers of all skill levels. The waters are protected from the open ocean and are free from severe tidal currents. Kayaking the Inland Sea in Sechelt is an experience you'll always remember. This spectacular environment allows you to plan a kayak trip that suits your unique sense of adventure - from paddling in quiet inlets, marine parks to the more adventurous Skookumchuck Narrows. Relax and enjoy the calm ocean waters, surrounded by snow-topped mountains, eco-friendly camps, sandy beaches and an ocean full of marine wildlife. Kayak directly from the docks at Porpoise Bay in Sechelt, or boat up coast to begin your trip in one of the inlets. hiking and walking Old growth forest is protected in British Columbia's many parks. We are very fortunate on the Sunshine Coast to have many of our forests as living testimonials to the natural history of the area. While pictures may provide one with a sense of these majestic trees, seeing them in their rain forest environment is truly amazing and highly recommended. bird watching The Sunshine Coast attracts many different types of wildlife, including a wide variety of birds. Birding is a sport that everyone can enjoy- an outdoor pursuit that is shared by young and old, families and clubs, wildlife scientists and those who are simply outdoors on a walk or an adventurous hike. skookumchuck narrows The Skookumchuck Narrows or Sechelt Rapids on the Sunshine Coast, BC are fascinating to watch and one can site for hours on the rocks viewing the kayakers as they play and surf in the waves. On a three-metre tide change, 200 billion gallons of water flows through the Skookumchuck, which connects Sechelt Inlet to Jervis Inlet. To view the most spectacular rapids, you want to time your hike so you arrive at the viewpoint when the tidal surge is at its strongest. Make sure you dress appropriately as the hike is through a rain forest which can be cooler and damp even in the summer. Some say the rapids are second only to The Bay of Fundi but the locals would argue that on a large tide change the Skookumchuck is clearly mother nature's largest. The Skookumchuck rapids can reach speeds of 20 MPH or 18-20 Knots. Check the schedule for strength of the flow on each of our scheduled days.princess lousia tours Spend time ashore in this granite bordered fjord. It was carved by the force of glaciers and the steep sides are mirrored in tranquil waters. Waterfalls are numerous, and change with the passing of each weather system. Every encounter with this wonderland is unique. The flight up from Jervis Inlet to Princess Louisa Inlet is fantastic. Pacific Wings and the Beaver Float plane are a pleasure to fly with and the Beaver has long been noted as the work- horse of the back country. Your pilot will provide a very informed commentary on the area and some of the high lights during your trip. The area around Chatterbox Falls was once the private property of James MacDonald. He donated it to the Princess Louisa International Society. The intention was to preserve it for the enjoyment of all. This Young life camp has been in operation for many years and is host each year to thousands of kids from across north America. The log buildings were part of a Hollywood Retreat back in the 1940's and many of the log cottages still stand today. This tour has scheduled departures almost daily in the summer months in the morning and again after lunch. Be sure to call ahead to book this exciting trip. sunshine coast golfing Three of the most beautiful and challenging courses anywhere: Sechelt Golf & Country Club, Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club and the Pender Harbour Golf & Country Club Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
Sechelt Golf & Country Club
Pender Harbour Golf & Country Club
diving The Sunshine Coast of BC offers shore dives, drift dives, current dives, wall dives and even the HMCS Chaudiere wreck dive. Clear blue waters, abundant marine life and the hospitality of experienced divers await you. Combine those ingredients with warm sunlight and a backdrop of west coast mountains and you've got a spectacular diving vacation! If you like to dive be sure and check out the Tuwanek Point Dive in the book 101 Dives by Betty Pratt-Johnson. Tetrahedron Provincial Park is filled with spectacular scenery, wilderness is everywhere, birds singing, leaves rustling and forest smells makes the region a must visit. tetrahedron Park is a rough and rugged environment covering over 6000 hectares (15,000 acres) with 9 lakes, various marshlands, creeks, rivers, watershed and forested mountains reaching elevations of 900 - 1800m (3000 to 6000 ft.). Some of the main points of interest is the extensive hiking, snowshoeing and cross country trail routes in the Tetrahedron Provincial Park - Lakes include Bachelor, Margie, Mayne, Gilbert, Edwards, Chapman and McNair Lakes. The highlight of the trip in any season is the 4 public cabins located along the trail route for overnight accommodations. Often buried in snow in the winter and in meadows of flowers in the summer, the cabins are all booked by reservation on a first come first serve basis. The cabins are located on Bachelor Lake, Edwards Lake, McNair Lake and on Mount Steele. snowshoeing and winter activities Winter on the West Coast combines the best of both worlds - the excitement of snow at higher elevations and the knowledge that at the end of the day you return to snow free beaches and roads. The mild winters allow for enjoyable winter activities such as the Cross country ski trails and snowshoeing in The Dakota Ridge. View the section on the Tetrahedron for more information on winter snow shoeing activities or visit Alpha Adventures for more information. restaurants and dining on the coast
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