Activities
Activities filled with fun, food, and frolic!
Pier 17 Market offers a wide variety of organic goods, freshly baked products, ice cream and great coffee. You can also satisfy your craving at the Beach Buoy Restaurant and enjoy a lunch of fresh halibut and fries on the outdoor patio. And for your dinner of Sushi and Tempura, why not try Ichiban Japanese Restaurant? It is just a quick stroll away. If shopping is on your mind, the eclectic Mosaic Market offers a fabulous selection of antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, home decor, a Tea Room and much more.
OTHER RECOMMENDED SUNSHINE COAST ADVENTURES:
ARTS AND CULTURE:
The Sunshine Coast is home to many local artists. Discover Arts and Culture with Artworks Tour. The Festival of Arts is always a favourite event. Finally, Sun Coast Arts has a calendar of arts and cultural events taking place on the Sunshine Coast.
SCUBA DIVING:
The National Geographic has rated British Columbia as the fourth best spot in the world to dive. Experience the clear waters and vibrant marine life of Sunshine Coast.
KAYAKING:
Pedals & Paddles offers kayak rentals and guided tours. You are taught the basic skills to paddle in a straight line. With a range of skills, games and beautiful coastline, you’ll be guaranteed a fun time on the water.
MOUNTAIN BIKING:
Discover unlimited kilometres of prime mountain biking trails! Off the Edge Biking has a wealth of information about mountain biking on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Visit their store in Sechelt to rent a bike or pick up a map of the trails in the area.
FISHING CHARTERS:
Davis Bay Sports Fishing offers year round fishing charters, specializing in salmon fishing as well as prawn and crab. The charter usually starts right in front of our house, as some of the best fishing on the entire coast takes place here. Scott Elliott from Trout Tales Fly Fishing Adventures will be happy to take you out for Fly Fishing.
BOATING CHARTERS:
For a little adventure, take a day trip to the Princess Louisa Inlet and world famous Chatterbox Falls with Sunshine Coast Tours. If you wish to go for biking, hiking, or a boating tour with wheelchair accessibility, look no further than Mermaid Boat Tours.
HIKING:
There are endless hikes to enjoy on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. A premier attraction on the Sunshine Coast is the Skookumchuck Narrows. Take the 4km hike and see dramatic rapids in the sky. Another must watch is the Caren Range, which is known as the oldest growth forest in Canada.
SNOW FUN:
Even the winter months are a great time to visit the Sunshine Coast – the Dakota Ridge Winter Recreational Area offers numerous showshoe trails and great cross country skiing. For more exciting winter sports, Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in the world.