Road Trip Vancouver to Sunshine Coast

Vancouver Sunshine Coast
140
km
4h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Sunshine Coast, paradoxically unreachable by road from the rest of BC, links to Vancouver via a 40-min ferry between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale. Mild climate, hidden beaches and island vibe.

Gibsons (filming location of "The Beachcombers"), Sechelt (peninsula centre), Roberts Creek (hippie village) and Pender Harbour pace the coast. The Sunshine Coast Trail (180 km) draws hikers. Activities: sea kayaking, scuba diving (some of the world's best temperate waters), salmon fishing.

Points of Interest

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    Gibsons Harbour
    A picturesque harbour, set of "The Beachcombers".
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    Skookumchuck Narrows
    Some of the most powerful tidal rapids in the world.
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    Sunshine Coast Trail
    A 180 km trail, the longest free hut-to-hut trail in Canada.
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    Coastal Kayaking
    Calm water, ideal for beginner sea kayakers.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Alberta Creek
Stream
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Alec Lake
Lake
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Allan Creek
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Ambrose Lake
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Anderson Creek
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Andrews Creek
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Angus Creek
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Anne Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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Sprockids Trail
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First Camp Site
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TRAIL BAY
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PORPOISE BAY
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PORPOISE BAY PARK
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PLUMPER COVE MARINE PARK
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BURNETT CREEK
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DAVIS BAY
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Slamon Rock
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APODACA PARK
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Sechelt Heritage Forest
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HOME ISLAND
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Practical info
  • Departure Vancouver
  • Destination Sunshine Coast
  • Distance 140 km
  • Duration 4h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
Ocean beach Kayaking ferry Summer Hiking Family

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