Sunlight gleams through the trees as a man walks along the rocky shore.
Sunshine Coast Tourism/Matthew Massa

Explore the Trails: Smuggler Cove

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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Explore the Trails: Dakota Ridge

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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Explore the Trails: Marble Bay and Eagle Cove

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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Explore the Trails: Valentine Mountain

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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Explore the Trails: Snickett Park

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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The Heart of Mahony

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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Explore the Trails: Soames Hill

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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Waterfall Hikes on the Sunshine Coast

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…

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