Travel Guide & Maps
Looking for some inspiration and trip planning tools? Check out the Sunshine Coast Travel Guide and some helpful maps and resources below.
2024/2025 Sunshine Coast Travel Guide
The Sunshine Coast Travel Guide highlights the best things to see, do, and experience on the coast. Highlights of the 2024/2025 Sunshine Coast Travel Guide include:
- Community Maps
- Top 10 Attractions and Experiences
- Things to Do (ranging from hiking and paddling to shopping and winter adventures)
- Trip Ideas
You can flip through the guide at your leisure below. Looking for a physical copy? You can pick up a copy of the travel guide from our Visitor Centres or on several BC Ferries routes.
Sunshine Coast Maps
Stop by our Visitor Centres to pick up a variety of maps, or check out the online resources below.
Overview Maps
- Sunshine Coast Regional Map (PDF)
- BC Ferries Route Map (PDF)
- Lund & Desolation Sound Map (PDF)
- Gibsons Map (PDF)
Recreation Maps
- South Coast User-friendly Trail Guide & Log (PDF)
- Sunshine Coast Bike Route map (PDF)
- Mountain Bike Trail Maps (trailforks.com)
- Gibsons & Area Cycling Map (PDF)
- Gambier Island Trails (gambierislandconservancy.ca)
- Keats Island Trails (JPEG)
- Sechelt Inlet Marine Park Map (PDF)
- Sunshine Coast Trail Map (PDF)
- Powell Forest Canoe Route (PNG)
- Desolation Sound & Copeland Islands Marine Park Designated Campsites (PDF)
- BC Marine Trails (bcmarinetrails.org)
Winter Recreation Maps
Sunshine Coast Communities
Gibsons
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Gibsons sits at the southwest corner of Howe Sound, perched on a hillside overlooking several small islands. It was featured in a classic CBC TV show called The Beachcombers.
Read MoreGambier Island
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Gambier Island is home to approximately 100 permanent residents. BC Ferries and local water taxis offer convenient foot passenger service.
Read MoreKeats Island
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Keats Island is located just offshore from the community of Gibsons. BC Ferries and local water taxis offer convenient foot passenger service.
Read MoreRoberts Creek
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Roberts Creek is a funky artist community. Discover cultural and natural attractions in the area such as the Roberts Creek Mandala and the waterfalls in Cliff Gilker Park.
Read MoreSechelt
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Sechelt sits on a narrow isthmus that separates the Sechelt Inlet from the Salish Sea. It serves as a fantastic adventure hub and is also home to a bustling arts scene.
Read MoreHalfmoon Bay & Secret Cove
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Discover some of the most stunning coastline and beach access points on the Sunshine Coast in Halfmoon Bay & Secret Cove. These areas are full of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Read MoreThormanby Island
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Thormanby Island is known for its beaches, a large bay that provides safe anchorage for boats, and provincial parks that offer backcountry camping opportunities.
Read MorePender Harbour
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Pender Harbour is the name of a harbour and also the larger area around the harbour, which is surrounded by small communities such as Madeira Park (salalus), Kleindale, and Garden Bay.
Read MoreEgmont
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Egmont is home to Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park. You'll also find a range of waterfront accommodations and restaurants, along with unforgettable kayaking and boat tours.
Read MoreNelson Island
Nelson Island is accessible by private boat or floatplane. It sits along the BC Ferries route between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay, so you can easily view the island during your ferry trip.
Read MorePowell River
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Powell River is a city surrounded by natural beauty and adventure. It's home to the Sunshine Coast Trail, the Powell Forest Canoe Route, and more.
Read MoreTexada Island
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Texada Island is affectionately called “The Rock” by locals. BC ferries offers car & foot passenger service from Powell River.
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