Parks & Nature
Rugged hiking trail along waterfront to beacon at Francis Point is most popular. Usually see marine life and marine traffic. Can be slippery. Rocky beach near entrance. Hike up the stairs on left side to lovely vista. Also forested hiking trails through out.
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
Rugged hiking trail along waterfront to beacon at Francis Point is most popular. Usually see marine life and marine traffic. Can be slippery. Rocky beach near entrance. Hike up the stairs on left side to lovely vista. Also forested hiking trails through out.
Longish but easy hiking trail through forest to stunning rapids (check tide book). Nice to see marine traffic transiting or kayakers in the rapids.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdLongish but easy hiking trail through forest to stunning rapids (check tide book). Nice to see marine traffic transiting or kayakers in the rapids.
Baker Beach Park
12499 Baker RdGreat ocean swimming beach
Garden Bay Lake
Lake swimming at T dock
Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast HwyFavorite swimming lake
Dan Bosch Park
15555 Sunshine Coast HwyRuby Lake’s best Family beach
Sakinaw Lake
Swimming (and best if you have a dog that likes to swim or fetch)
Essentials
Italian market with excellent seafood and meat counter. Not to be missed.
17 locals recommend
Oak Tree Market
12875 Madeira Park RdItalian market with excellent seafood and meat counter. Not to be missed.
Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdRENOVATING… Specialty items and liquor store.
Interesting gifts, clothing and practical items. Can book RMT massage or Thai massage here. Highly recommended.
Siam 99
12808 Madeira Park RoadInteresting gifts, clothing and practical items. Can book RMT massage or Thai massage here. Highly recommended.
Food Scene
Mama's Japanese Kitchen
12808 Madeira Park RdGood sushi. Eat in or take away.
Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park RdAuthentic Mexican food.
Excellent food, good wine list, great location, can see live music from time to time. The place to go for special occasions.
32 locals recommend
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon RdExcellent food, good wine list, great location, can see live music from time to time. The place to go for special occasions.
Great breakfasts! Baked sweets unsurpassed (coffee not always). Art gallery. NOT OPEN.
8 locals recommend
Euspiria Cafe
12904 Madeira Park RdGreat breakfasts! Baked sweets unsurpassed (coffee not always). Art gallery. NOT OPEN.
SEASONAL! The restaurant above the store is likely BEST in the area right now. Drop in menu is different then menu for reserved dinners. Always best to make reservations!
11 locals recommend
Secret Cove Marina Ltd
5411 Secret Cove RdSEASONAL! The restaurant above the store is likely BEST in the area right now. Drop in menu is different then menu for reserved dinners. Always best to make reservations!
Very good home style comfort food, and at times LIVE MUSIC! Golf course is challenging 9 holes of fun in a forest setting. Peaceful.
16 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyVery good home style comfort food, and at times LIVE MUSIC! Golf course is challenging 9 holes of fun in a forest setting. Peaceful.
Ruby Lake Restaurant
15426 Sunshine Coast HwyAuthentic Italian with a local twist!
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StOh so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyOk food, great view. Locals
Good food and beverages at great prices, this is where locals hang out. Crib on Wednesday, Darts on Thursday, Live music Friday night, meat draw Saturday and Sunday brunch. Pool table anytime. This is the venue for our renown Blues festival every June. And meet Irene of Team Irene long boarding club, who works the bar most days. Our very own 2x world champion Danger Dane (Hanna) is sponsored by Team Irene. There are now overnight RV parking spots in their lot for a small fee. Take line dancing or motorcycle safety classes. Always fun time.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112
12829 Lillies Lake RdGood food and beverages at great prices, this is where locals hang out. Crib on Wednesday, Darts on Thursday, Live music Friday night, meat draw Saturday and Sunday brunch. Pool table anytime. This is the venue for our renown Blues festival every June. And meet Irene of Team Irene long boarding club, who works the bar most days. Our very own 2x world champion Danger Dane (Hanna) is sponsored by Team Irene. There are now overnight RV parking spots in their lot for a small fee. Take line dancing or motorcycle safety classes. Always fun time.
Arts & Culture
Wide variety of hand made food, crafts and characters. Not to be missed. Saturday mornings, 9am-2:30pm, April through September. One of the best markets in B.C.
46 locals recommend
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StWide variety of hand made food, crafts and characters. Not to be missed. Saturday mornings, 9am-2:30pm, April through September. One of the best markets in B.C.
Shopping
Sechelt
Some great shopping destinations in Sechelt
Great shopping and restaurants in lower Gibsons. Sunshine Coast Olive oil company is located here as well.
56 locals recommend
Gibsons
Great shopping and restaurants in lower Gibsons. Sunshine Coast Olive oil company is located here as well.
Unique, interesting stores and services. Outlets for many local products. Get takeout for lunch from Gumboot Restaurant and eat at the picnic tables by pier and beautiful Mandela.
50 locals recommend
Roberts Creek
Unique, interesting stores and services. Outlets for many local products. Get takeout for lunch from Gumboot Restaurant and eat at the picnic tables by pier and beautiful Mandela.
The beach is great here. Walk the pier, jump off if you dare! There’s shopping, eat in restaurants, takeout, coffee and baked goods. “Joes on the beach” is really good, try the Humboldt Squid.
20 locals recommend
Davis Bay Beach
The beach is great here. Walk the pier, jump off if you dare! There’s shopping, eat in restaurants, takeout, coffee and baked goods. “Joes on the beach” is really good, try the Humboldt Squid.