Francis Point Provincial Park is located near Pender Harbour on BC’s Sunshine Coast. The 83-hectare park includes a forested wetland area, an important habitat for the western painted turtle. Hikers can follow the short trail along the rocky coastline for excellent views of the Georgia Strait…
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Hiking in a new place is always an exciting prospect, but when it comes to a remote rural Gulf Island, it can be tricky to plan out your day. Texada Island is home to dozens of trails for hikers of all levels, but the infrastructure is notably minimal. That’s not to say trails aren’t maintained;…
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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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Up the road (and one ferry ride later) from where I live in Gibsons is Powell River, a destination that beckons when I’m craving tacos from my favourite joint, Costa Del Sol. Here, good eats are as plentiful as the peaks and lakes that surround this charming coastal area. With its easy access to…
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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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The Sunshine Coast is home to many beautiful waterfalls that can be spotted as you hike through the rainforest. While the best time to view most of them is during the spring thaw or after a large amount of rain, this can vary depending on the year and the specific waterfall. If you aim to do a…
Read MoreMany people access this park as an all-weather anchorage near Secret Cove, but this park is also accessible by land with a 1.5 km (20 minutes one way) trail from Brooks Rd off Highway 101. Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park offers hiking, swimming, kayaking, and picnicking. The trail in…
Read MoreWe spotted him long after he’d spotted us, perched high above in a Douglas fir. He let us admire him for a minute before taking off - stretching wings to full span as a female flew out of the trees to join him. Taking a pause from paddling we watched as they performed their spring time dance around…
Read MoreHave you hiked any of the Sunshine Coast Trail yet? Located in the Powell River area, its Canada's longest hut-to-hut hiking trail, stretching over 180km of beautiful landscapes, from coastal shorelines, along creeks and lakes, through old growth forests to panoramic mountaintops. It provides…
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