Portrait of a Photographer

Heather Diane Rule is one of many talented photographers on the Sunshine Coast.  Heather uses the laws of physics and aesthetics to create the impression that the view is looking through a mirror. She began her career in 2008 when she moved the Sunshine Coast from Ontario.  She is a purist at heart, using perspective and composition to express her emotions in her artwork as opposed to photo shopping a captured image.  Heather's philosophy about her work is inspired by the natural beauty of her h...

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Motoko's Fine Art Studio & Gallery

Motoko with some of her art

I set out on the long scenic drive to Garden Bay BC.  On a winding road past the farms and million dollar homes, rustic charm and poetic opulence intermingles with one another to create the perfect medley of charm and intimidation.  

As I approached Motoko's Gallery, the road hugged placid lakes with many a sun worshipper at the roadside, enjoying the sun and cool water.

I was apprehensive arriving alone at the internationally renowned artist, Motoko's, by invitation only reception for her...

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Cliff Gilker Park

Cliff Gilker Park is one of my favourite spots on the Sunshine Coast to walk my faithful, four-legged walking companion, Toby.  The colour coded trails wind and cross Clack and Roberts Creek. Verdant forest surrounds the well maintained trail systems and bridges.  

From the parking lot you will cross the soccer and baseball pitch which is surrounded by Red Cedar and Douglas fir trees. They greet the pensive pedestrian before the journey among the gentle giants.

I am pleased to report for ...

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Grey Whale Sightings in Davis Bay

As many of you know there is at least one grey whale feeding around Davis Bay.  I have seen it myself on a few occasions from the beach in Davis Bay and in front of my own house just south of Davis Bay.

I've heard speculation that the whale is trying to beach itself or is having a calf close to shore.  I decided to ask my friend Christie MacMillan, a marine biologist, who works in Alert Bay, about the sightings.

Christie sent me a very informative link about grey whales and explained th...

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2nd Annual General Meeting

Coast Reporter Article - Olympic efforts to draw Coast tourists

The Sechelt First Nation's Xwamstut cultural group performed at Sunshine Coast Tourism's annual general meeting Thursday evening, June 17. - Jenny Wagler photo

Olympic efforts to draw Coast tourists
Jenny Wagler/Staff Writer

The Sunshine Coast is poised for an Olympics-driven tourism boost in the coming years, according to speakers at Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT)'s annual meeting Thursday evening, June 17.

“If history has taught us anything, I think it's going to be really good,” said reporter and anchor Mike Killeen from CTV, Canada's Olympic broadcaster.

Killeen, the keynote speaker at the meeting, said marketing campaigns during T...

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Smuggler's Cove Hike

My trusty companion, Toby

The sun was glimmering down on the sleepy town of Sechelt as Toby, my trusty and slobbery Yellow Lab/Great Dane cross, and I barreled through in search of the notorious Smuggler's Cove.  We drove fifteen minutes west through elegant seaside homes and gothic coastal forests.

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Powell River Ferry to Offer Reservations

Passengers travelling on the Comox-Powell River ferry are now able to make advance vehicle reservations for any sailing on or after March 23, 2010.

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PRESS RELEASE - Sunshine Coast Well Represented at the Olympics' Richmond Ozone

The Results are In

Sunshine Coast Tourism Display at BC Street

Sunshine Coast Tourism's presence at the BC Street area of the Richmond Ozone during the 2010 Olympics was a great success.  They were pleased to learn that the original attendance target of 1,000 visitors per day was smashed almost immediately after opening on Feb. 12th.  The actual attendance was upwards of 12,000 visitors per day, keeping the many volunteers who attended the Sunshine Coast display very busy indeed!

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