Dakota Ridge is a winter gem on the Sunshine Coast. This popular recreation area offers excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing for all types of adventurers. Situated on a 1,532-acre plateau above ts’uk̲w’um (Wilson Creek), Dakota Ridge offers stunning and expansive views of the Salish Sea…
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Visiting the Sunshine Coast and looking to take home a souvenir for that hard-to-shop-for friend? Forgot a crucial piece of gear for your hiking or kayaking trip? On the hunt for a specific item to add to one of your collections? These specialty stores on the Sunshine Coast can help. We've put…
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Get into the spirit of the season! This year's lineup of holiday markets and events includes winter markets, craft fairs, twinkling lights, seasonal parades, live theatre, and more. Whether you want to revel in festive finery, hit the shops, or indulge in seasonal treats, you'll find plenty to do…
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Like any good food region, the Sunshine Coast's offerings extend beyond restaurant walls. Specialty food shops, from general stores to zero-waste markets, offer take-home goodies from local producers and purveyors—whether you're stocking up your home pantry or just for the weekend ahead. Below…
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The Sunshine Coast is home to one of the highest numbers of artists per capita in Canada—but not all local art is found in galleries, studios, and homes. Thanks to the vision and creativity of resident and visiting artists, public art is woven into our coastal communities, from vibrant murals and…
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Accommodations on the Sunshine Coast are as creative as the people who live here. Below, we've put together a list of unusual places to stay, ranging from vintage Airstream trailers to a former courthouse from the 1930s. Old Courthouse Inn, Powell River Feel like hanging your hat in a sheriff's…
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Skip the travel planning confusion and let our local hosts take care of the details. These multi-day vacation packages are a no-fuss way to explore the Sunshine Coast: they include camping or accommodations, food, and some activities. Whether you're hunkering down for a week in a cool yurt, kayaking…
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The Sunshine Coast is home to one of the highest per capita populations of artists and crafters in Canada. This community of people breathes new life and creativity into the Coast, and over three days in late October, you can experience it all during Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. The Sunshine Coast Art…
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Electric vehicle travel is a great, low-impact way to explore a destination. On the Sunshine Coast, road trippers will find a growing network of electric vehicle chargers along our ocean-hugging highway, which winds from Langdale to Lund. Tucked in between are coastal communities offering places to…
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There are few times—if ever—when a good burger won't satisfy your cravings. What's not to love about a hand-held that delivers both flavour and value, and can be eaten practically anywhere? Topped with a runny egg for breakfast, smashed and smothered in American cheese and devoured post-trail, or…
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