SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM is proud to welcome you to our website, complete with features and functions designed to make it easy to find what you are looking for.  You will find information relative to tourism on the Sunshine Coast, as well as for current and prospective Sunshine Coast residents.

We are certain you will fall in love with the Sunshine Coast in beautiful BC Canada!

Imagine taking a stunning ferry ride to another world where the pace is slow, the scenery is breathtaking and the people are friendly.  The Sunshine Coast is on Vancouver's doorstep, only a scenic 40 minutes away.  We are waiting to welcome you to our world.

Stretching along the northeast shores of the Strait of Georgia from Gibsons to Powell River and Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast provides a natural backdrop for visitors to discover what beautiful secrets Nature has conjured up for them.

The communities and islands of the Sunshine Coast each offer something special, starting with our renowned accommodations which include romantic B&B's, cozy cottages and scenic resorts.

With its coastal mountain range, old growth forests, lakes and inlets, each stop along the Sunshine Coast offers visitors a unique sense of place, featuring local history, cultural heritage and natural attractions. Get immersed in our world and you'll find yourself falling in love with this amazing place.

Adventure awaits -- no matter what you are looking for!

• A hike
• A marine tour
• Shopping for unique gifts or beautiful local art
• Dining at an oceanside pub
• Enjoying fine cuisine in an intimate setting
• Getting a massage in beautiful surroundings
• Participating in a wellness seminar
• World-class diving
• Cross-country skiing
• Or enjoying one of our many and varied festivals and special events

Further information about our Festivals & Events

• Powell River's Blackberry Festival
• Powell River's famous International Choral Kathaumixw
• Lund Shellfish Festival
• Pender Harbour Jazz Festival
• Sechelt Festival of the Written Arts
• Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition
• Gibsons Fibre Arts Festival
• Gibsons Sea Cavalcade
• plus regattas, classic boat reunions, and so much more

Some of the 'must-see' places on the Sunshine Coast:

• The rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows
• Smuggler Cove
• Powell Forest Canoe Route
• Princess Louisa Inlet
• The Landing in Gibsons
• Sechelt Inlet
• Sunshine Coast Trail
• The Coastal Circle Tour
• Desolation Sound