Outdoors - Hikes, Rides and Beaches basically
World class mountain bike park. Great for mountain biking or a hike.
36 locals recommend
Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.World class mountain bike park. Great for mountain biking or a hike.
Hike to Langdale Falls, but bring adequate clothing and water. It is a ways.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2014/06/52-weeks-of-trails-week-22/
Langdale
Hike to Langdale Falls, but bring adequate clothing and water. It is a ways.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2014/06/52-weeks-of-trails-week-22/
Robert's Creek Waterfall
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/roberts-creek-waterfall.html
50 locals recommend
Roberts Creek
Robert's Creek Waterfall
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/roberts-creek-waterfall.html
We are at the beginning (or the end) of a vast network of hiking and mountain bike trails that extend up to Sechelt and even over to Powell River.
Download trailforks.com and/or Alltrails.com so you don't get lost
11 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Trail
Sunshine Coast TrailWe are at the beginning (or the end) of a vast network of hiking and mountain bike trails that extend up to Sechelt and even over to Powell River.
Download trailforks.com and/or Alltrails.com so you don't get lost
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadA nice hike
Halfmoon Bay Trailhead
Silver RoadA great hiking area
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Great hiking
Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview DrMore hiking
Beaver Point Lookout
Easy hike with some great views.
Mount Daniel Peak Trail Head/Parking
5223 Garden Bay RdMore hiking
This one is hard to get to but there are some really funky ocean rapids that world class paddle boarders will surf. Besides that, this park's name rocks!
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdThis one is hard to get to but there are some really funky ocean rapids that world class paddle boarders will surf. Besides that, this park's name rocks!
Gibsons Skatepark
Park RoadIf you have a kid with a board, try here.
Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
3206 BC-101Farm Ventures
713 Sullivan RdFor experienced or first time riders.
Pebbles Beach
Cochrane RoadYou've got it, no sand.
Georgia Beach
Nice view of Keats Island
Armours Beach
570 Marine DrHas washrooms and swimming.
Bonniebrook Beach
Best beach on the Coast.
Secret Beach Park
131 Secret Beach RdA nice secluded place.
Chaster Park
1577 Ocean Beach EsplanadeNice beach for a long walk.
Davis Bay Beach
Another great beach
Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdA nice easy hike nearby.
Straight down the hill, across the road, look for the beach access sign towards the left and the stairs to the beach. Make sure you go when then tide is low or access is very limited.
https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Gibsons-British-Columbia/tides/latest
Smith Cove Park
1544 Smith RoadStraight down the hill, across the road, look for the beach access sign towards the left and the stairs to the beach. Make sure you go when then tide is low or access is very limited.
https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Gibsons-British-Columbia/tides/latest
Two beautiful grass playing fields, tot spray park, frisbee golf course, change rooms
16 locals recommend
Shirley Macey Park
930 Chamberlin Rd Two beautiful grass playing fields, tot spray park, frisbee golf course, change rooms
Marty's Trail - steps away from our place. With mountain bike trails located just down the road, the Southern Sunshine Coast is an easy choice for visiting riders. More than 380 kilometres of trails—coloured with natural features, stunts and hand-built singletrack—wind their way through five main trail networks, each with their own distinct flavour.
https://www.cmbta.ca/trails
Langdale
Marty's Trail - steps away from our place. With mountain bike trails located just down the road, the Southern Sunshine Coast is an easy choice for visiting riders. More than 380 kilometres of trails—coloured with natural features, stunts and hand-built singletrack—wind their way through five main trail networks, each with their own distinct flavour.
https://www.cmbta.ca/trails
Canada's First Low Elevation Mountain Bike Park - For riders built by riders. In Porpoise Bay, 10 mins from Sechelt.
57 locals recommend
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadCanada's First Low Elevation Mountain Bike Park - For riders built by riders. In Porpoise Bay, 10 mins from Sechelt.
Food scene
Black Bean Cafe
467 Marine DrCheap and strong.
Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdLocal fare and performances and stuff going on.
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdOkay, it's not Vancouver, but it's pretty dang good.
Best place to refill your growler. A local cooperative that grow their own hops on site.
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Best place to refill your growler. A local cooperative that grow their own hops on site.
Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyLocal cider made from BC apples. Give it a try!
Buy a local bottle of lavender gin or homemade vodka to go and taste difference.
6 locals recommend
One Foot Crow
1050 Venture WayBuy a local bottle of lavender gin or homemade vodka to go and taste difference.
Bruinwood Estate Distillery
2040 Porter RdCocktails anyone?
Plows' Pizza
851 Gibsons WayBest pizza in town
Fisherman's Market Gibsons
473 Gower Point RdFor the freshest fish in town
Chasters Restaurant
1532 Ocean Beach EsplanadeBet restaurant on the Coast. Make reservations.
The Pink House Bistro
201-280 Gower Point RdWe have yet to go here, but have heard some good things.
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyBest food in Sechlet
The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdYou'll think you're in Puerto Vallarta rather than Gibsons!
83 locals recommend
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdYou'll think you're in Puerto Vallarta rather than Gibsons!
IGA Gibsons
1100 Gibsons WayGrocery store of our choice.
SuperValu Grocery Store
900 Gibsons WayGrocery store, perhaps a little more expensive than IGA.
It is right beside the IGA grocery store. 5 minutes away.
12 locals recommend
The Blackfish Liquor Store
1100 Sunshine Coast HwyIt is right beside the IGA grocery store. 5 minutes away.
BC Liquor
900 Gibsons WayIt is in right near the Supervalue grocery store
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnNot bad while watching watch the sun set.
The Barefoot Gecko Cantina Mexicana
444 Gower Point RdAnother decent Mexican restaurant
The Butcher
978 Venture WayCuz there are no more candlestick makers.
Mike's Place
268 Gower Point RdPopular place for the young and not so young.
Sightseeing
Good for families, adults might even learn a thing or two.
18 locals recommend
Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre (NSMEC)
473 Gower Point RdGood for families, adults might even learn a thing or two.
Sunshine Coast Artist Co-op
436 Marine DrCheck out local artists and their works
http://sunshinecoastartists.org/
Sunshine Coast Arts Council
5714 Medusa StFor local artists works in the area
Sunshine Coast Tourism
494 South Fletcher RoadFind out what's going on when you're here.
The Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society
15386 Sunshine Coast HwyIt's a full day outing, but worth venturing over.
Historic restaurant on the long-time hit series, The Beachcombers that put Gibsons on the map across Canada in the 1970-80's. You night see Relic's boat in town too. Show your kids some corny episodes on youtube.
80 locals recommend
Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdHistoric restaurant on the long-time hit series, The Beachcombers that put Gibsons on the map across Canada in the 1970-80's. You night see Relic's boat in town too. Show your kids some corny episodes on youtube.
Gibsons Public Art Gallery
431 Marine DrOn a rainy day...
Grove Front Gallery
5455 Inlet AveSechelt's art gallery
Coast Raven Design Studio
4668 Sunshine Coast HwyFirst Nation's local artists
Gibsons Swimming Pool
953 Gibsons WayThe Fainting Couch Spa
Molly's LaneBecause you'll need it after a hike.
Sandalwood Spa
6328 Jasper RoadGibsons & District Public Library
470 FLETCHER RD SRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 219
3064 Lower RdSome live music. Open to all.
Highland Centre
1710 Sunshine Coast HwyLive music venue in Robert's Creek.
Neighbourhoods
Langdale Road
Langdale RoadLangdale Elementary School is a block away and there is a playground for kids.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Oh Miso Food Truck
Asian tacos (bao) and steamy soups. You can find them at Gibsons Public Market and beyond. Visit @ohmiso for the latest.
Don't miss
Salt and Swine Food Truck
California style tacos along with their popular $2 Taco Tuesdays. Check out eatsaltandswine.ca for details.
Don't miss
E.B.'s Ice Cream Sechelt Food Truck
An ice cream shop on wheels featuring local flavours that Ben and Jerry would adimire. See ebsicecream.ca for location, specials and hours.
Don't miss
The Shed (West Sechlet) A stand-alone food hut
On location at the Bricker Cider Company with mussels, hummus and grilled cheese to die for. Location 6642 Norwest Bay Road or brickerscider.com for details (and happy hours).
Don't miss
Jerk Man Food Truck
Jamaican food on the Coast? How about some jerk chicken or some rice and beans? See jerkman.ca for hours in and around Roberts Creek. 1180 Orange Road, Roberts Creek.
Don't miss
Bruno's Burgers Food Truck
Besides the burgers, how about some poutine or dirty fries? See Instragram for location and hours @burunosburgers.
Book before you go
BC Ferry to and from Langdale - Book the reservation!
Book a reservation if you are traveling between May and October. Trust me, just pay the $10 and get the ressie.
https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/HSB-LNG