Fall in Love with the Sunshine Coast

Welcome to the official website of Sunshine Coast Tourism in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

In June 2008, the New York Times named the Sunshine Coast of BC one of the 31 Best Places to Visit.  And in August, 2008 they published another article called Basking in the Sunshine Coast, a visitor's description of their visit to our beautiful part of the world.  Read these great articles to see what others say about the Sunshine Coast.

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.

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.

The Sunshine Coast is a well-known destination for outdoor recreation.  Key highlights include the rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows, Smuggler Cove, Powell Lake, Princess Louisa Inlet, the Landing in Gibsons, Sechelt Inlet and the Coastal Circle Tour.

And the Sunshine Coast loves its festivals and special events!  Powell River's Blackberry Festival and famous International Choral Kathaumixw, Gibsons and Pender Harbour's Jazz Festivals, the Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Races, the Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, the Gibsons Fibre Arts Festival, regattas, classic boat reunions, Gibsons Sea Cavalcade and so much more.

From extreme sports to family activities, the Sunshine Coast's mild year-round climate provides options for fishing, kayaking, boating, diving, swimming, hiking, biking, golf, birdwatching, snowshoeing, telemark skiing, air and marine tours and more!

Come to the Sunshine Coast of BC, and start a beautiful relationship!