Provincial parks are a quintessential BC experience, and on the Sunshine Coast you're spoiled for choice. There are dozens of parks here, all of which deliver unparalleled access to nature. Year-round, you can camp, fish, boat, hike, swim, kayak, and more. Below, we've featured seven must-visit…
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Coast Gravity Park is what big-air and flow-seeking mountain bikers dream of. Located 10 kilometres from Sechelt, this bike park is a dirt playground that's built for riders, by riders. You'll find everything from berm-laden speed lines to cruise-y technical trails to pro-level big jumps. The park's…
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Valentine Mountain offers one of the best views in the Powell River & qathet Regional District area. Here, you’ll ascend a very short uphill trail (less than one kilometre in length) that includes a set of wooden and rocky steps. At the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Historic Townsite…
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Snickett Park is located in the heart of Sechelt, and offers panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia. The path through the park is part of the Trail Bay Walkway which runs along the shoreline to Rotary Friendship Wharf. It’s a trail the whole family can enjoy, since it’s a wide, level, paved path…
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My first trip to Powell River was back in April of 2019. The entire trip, from the ferry ride to Saltery Bay and the unbelievable hospitality to the food and drink and the mountain bike trails, was like something out of a dream. I was absolutely hooked on this place and made plans to return the…
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The reasons to gear up and explore the Sunshine Coast are endless. There's a rider-designed mountain bike park where fast and flowy trails zip you through lush forest with peek-a-boo ocean views. You'll find endless waterways to paddle, from the warm waters of Desolation Sound to an eight-lake…
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Soames Hill is located just above Gibsons and only 3 kilometres (1.6 miles) away from the Langdale ferry terminal. You can conquer “The Knob” in approximately 40 to 60 minutes. There are two staircase options and three different viewpoints, so that can make a difference to the amount of time you…
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The trail through Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is one of the most well-known and spectacular hikes on the Sunshine Coast. The 4-kilometre forested path (8 kilometres round-trip) is wide and forgiving, and not too physically demanding. There are a few rolling hills and the occasional root…
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Going on adventures is an essential part of life here on the Sunshine Coast. With seemingly endless kilometres of coastline to explore and a beautiful array of lakes, watersports are a popular pastime here on the coast. You’ll see locals and visitors alike out kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding…
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I’ll never forget my first ever trip to Powell River. It was early April of 2019, and my infatuation began before I ever set foot in Powell River proper. The ferry terminal at Earls Cove was nestled neatly into the wedge between the steep slopes that drop precipitously into the ocean, and the ferry…
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