Tag: Trails

Adventures Along BC's Sunshine Coast

By Nikkey Dawn on Mar. 19, 2020

We 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…

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Explore the Trails: Suncoaster Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Dec. 06, 2014

Length and Difficult: 37 km | 4 sections | Easy - Moderate Imagine getting off the ferry in Langdale and being able to mountain bike or hike all the way to Earl's Cove through approximately 80 kms (50 mi) of uninterrupted nature. The Sunshine Coast Regional District made the dream a reality with…

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Explore the Trails: Dinner Rock

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Oct. 11, 2014

Length & Difficulty: 7 km | 2-3 hours | Moderate Dinner Rock Trail, also known at the Browne Creek Trail, is a great hike that combines piney forest and ocean views. The arbutus trees along the route are quite spectacular as well, especially in the fall as the neat orangey-red bark becomes even…

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Explore the Trails: Kinnikinnick Park

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Sep. 13, 2014

Length & Difficulty: Up to 6 km | 20 min - 3 hours | Easy Kinnikinnick Park is the largest park within the town of Sechelt and boasts not only sports fields and a playground, but also several kilometres of excellent hiking and biking trails. The trails are colour coded with easy to follow trails…

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Explore the Trails: Wednesday Lake

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 17, 2014

Wednesday Lake sits just north of Powell River and Lund. It is a 1.5 hour hike each way, and an easy trail as its mostly old road. Wednesday Lake is located along the northernmost section of the Sunshine Coast Trail, Canada's longest hut-to-hut hiking trail. It's also located within Malaspina…

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Explore the Trails: Pender Hill Park

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 14, 2014

Length and Distance: 1.5 km | 30 min | Difficult (Steep) If you are looking for a fantastic view, a bit of cardio, and a quick hike, look no further. Pender Hill offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the area. Located in the Garden Bay area of Pender Harbour, even the drive to the…

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Explore the Trails: Homesite Creek

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 13, 2014

There are two separate hiking areas along Homesite Creek, Homesite Creek Campground and Homesite Creek Park trails. Homesite Creek Campground Trail The first area is near the Homesite Creek Campground and new highway signs make this area easy to find. Leaving Highway 101 takes you to a gravel…

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Explore the Trails: Fairview Bay Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 13, 2014

The Fairview Bay Hut was the first to be built in the fall of 2009, and is the prototype for all the other open, or partially open, shelters on the Sunshine Coast Trail. This is a two-hour marine hike from the Saltery Bay ferry terminal to the Fairview Bay shelter. This can also serve those…

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Explore the Trails: Willingdon Beach Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Feb. 20, 2014

The Willingdon Beach Trail is by far one of the most relaxed walking paths in Powell River. It’s a lush green forested area with floral overhang along most all of the way. Another neat thing about this trail is the diverse plant life that exists along it. Challenge yourself to identify the…

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Explore the Trails: Inland Lake

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jan. 16, 2014

Inland Lake Provincial Park is located 12 km north of Powell River and is an ideal place for hiking, camping (drive-in and walk-in sites available), as well as swimming, cycling, fishing, canoeing, and boating. What makes Inland Lake unique is the 13 km, fully accessible trail that loops around the…

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