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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We've assembled some of our favourite gifts from the Southern Sunshine Coast—that is, Langdale to Egmont—for your friends and family who could use an extra dose of the Sunshine Coast this year. These curated picks will help you find the perfect item for every person on your list. There are gift…
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There's nothing more wondrous than nature. Awe-inspiring, magical, overwhelming, intimidating—it can spark every feeling imaginable. If you're really lucky, it will leave you forever changed. Here on the Sunshine Coast, there's plenty of natural wonder to be found. See the thunderous spray from a…
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The 180-kilometre-long Sunshine Coast is full of natural wonder, but perhaps none is more magical than bioluminescence. This phenomenon is the ocean's version of the Milky Way—occurring at its peak in July and August—and one of nature's most enchanting experiences. Read on for details about…
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The Sunshine Coast is a dream destination for mountain bikers, with more than 350 kilometres of trails that criss-cross the region and range from flowy singletrack to technical descents. Whether you're here for a day trip or a multi-day biking adventure, these ten tips will help make your ride…
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The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden is one of the region's best-kept secrets—a sprawling 40-acre oasis home to native plant collections, accessible walking paths, and more than 2,000 species. Tucked away in West Sechelt, this botanical garden is more than just a diverse collection of flora—it's a…
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Add this to your goals for the year ahead: a bucket list trip to the Sunshine Coast. We've broken down some once-in-a-lifetime experiences to enjoy on the coast, from paddling through the stunning waterways of Desolation Sound to an aerial flight over the snow-capped peaks of Tetrahedron Provincial…
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The Sunshine Coast offers more than just scenic sunset spots and coastal daytime views—its night skies are equally spectacular. It's a stargazer’s dream, offering some of the darkest skies within easy reach of Vancouver. There's something magical about being enveloped in the complete darkness of…
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Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park is home to a scenic year-round hiking trail that offers forest, marsh, and ocean views. The name of the park stems from its colourful history. In the late 1800s, a “pirate” by the name of Larry Kelly came to Canada after fighting for the confederates in the…
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Every fall, salmon return to their natal streams in British Columbia to spawn, with some travelling over 4,000 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean to their original hatching grounds. Against all odds, they swim upstream, enduring physical changes and the threat of grizzly bears and eagles—all before…
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