What to do and see in Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast: The Best Nature & Parks

August 10, 2021 Kelli Reichel

British Columbia's Sunshine Coast does seem to get more than its fair share of great weather, plus breathtaking scenery and friendly coastal villages to discover. The beaches are best in summer, but the natural beauty is year-round. Travelers rave about swimming while gazing up at the mountains, or just relaxing in a romantic B&B while the setting sun paints a canvas of color over the water.
Restaurants in Sunshine Coast

1. Dakota Ridge

Field Road, Sechelt, British Columbia V0N 3A1 Canada http://www.scrd.ca/dakota-ridge
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Dakota Ridge

Reviewed By emailaerion - Roberts Creek, Canada

Incredibly magical all year round for any and all outdoor-nature enthusiasts. Many levels of hiking, back country skiing and animal watching.

2. Tetrahedron Provincial Park

Gray Creek FSR, Sechelt, British Columbia V0N 2S0 Canada http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/tetrahedron/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Tetrahedron Provincial Park

Reviewed By emailaerion - Roberts Creek, Canada

Unsurpassed and accessible beauty. Such a gem with multiple cabins to stay at for those who want to get away from it all.

3. Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

British Columbia Canada http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/desolation/
Excellent
85%
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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

4. Princess Louisa Inlet

Malibu, British Columbia Canada http://www.princesslouisa.bc.ca/
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Princess Louisa Inlet

Reviewed By robino525 - Nanaimo, Canada

Spent a week sailing from Nanaimo to the end of Princess Louisa Inlet and the beautiful Chatterbox Falls and back to Nanaimo. This is a wonderful trip through some of the most beautiful waters on the East side of Vancouver Island. From Nanaimo you sale to the east side of Texada Island, to Jarvis Inlet, to Princess Louisa Inlet to be rewarded by the spectacular Chatterbox Falls. The traces of water from the highest peaks all cascading and joining to form Chatterbox Falls and tumble mightily into the ocean inlet. This trip is beautiful and rewarding at every turn. This destination can only be made by water. We sailed and the rythym of the water and the pace of the journey was it's own reward.

5. Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park

4760 Joyce Ave, Powell River, British Columbia V8A 3B6 Canada +1 877-952-7277 [email protected] http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/copeland_is/
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park

Reviewed By WithFamilyWillTravel

We have our own kayaks and spent a few hours doing a 20 km paddle around almost all of the Copelands, launching from Lund. A diverse set of islands with interesting geology, sea life big (seals, porpoises and whales if you are lucky) and small. An absolutely brilliant way to spend a day or bring a tent and camp on one of the island sites. If you are bringing your own boats, beware of the Lund Parking Lots and their dishonest attendant. We understand that they need to make revenue, but lying about where one can put in one's kayak is not cool.

6. Sunshine Coast Shuttle

4766A Michigan Ave, Powell River, British Columbia V8A 2S9 Canada +1 604-483-6374 http://www.sunshinecoastshuttle.ca
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Sunshine Coast Shuttle

Reviewed By karenhC4736CH

We used Jesse’s Sunshine Coast Trail shuttle to take us from Powell River to Lund. The service was excellent. The driver arrived promptly with a spacious vehicle and he provided us with helpful updates about the trail. I highly recommend using this service if you require a shuttle .

7. Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre (NSMEC)

473 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, British Columbia V0N 1V0 Canada +1 604-886-8814 [email protected] https://gibsonsmarine-ed.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre (NSMEC)

The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre (NSMEC) is a unique collect and release aquarium located inside Gibsons Public Market in the seaside town of Gibsons, BC. The Sonntag Centre houses 30 exhibits displaying natural habitat and local marine fish and invertebrates from the waters of the Howe Sound. This includes interactive touch tanks and scavenger hunts! The animals are collected by our team of professional SCUBA divers. The animals are then housed in the Centre for 6-18 months, depending on the species, and released back to the ocean with help from the entire community. Displays are always changing, allowing the diversity of the marine life we have in the Howe Sound to shine. We host formal education programs with schools, run summer camps and bring in experts to deliver engaging presentations on ocean topics. Come visit us soon!

8. Georgia Beach

Georgia Drive, Gibsons, British Columbia V0N 1V8 Canada
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Georgia Beach

Reviewed By Ourturntotravelnow - Roberts Creek, Canada

Located in the "Bluff Area", just minutes from the Gibsons Marina & markets, this little beach is a well-kept secret by locals and an idea spot for a romantic picnic with your signifigant other (or bring the kids!) We often stop at one of the eateries on nearby Gower Point Road and pick-up a fresh made sandwich or decadent dessert to take with us and enjoy some quiet time at the picnic table, looking over the quiet ocean waters (evening time you can watch the boats returning to harbour as the sun sets...) With the car windows down and Andre Bocelli or Eva Cassidy softly playing on our car system (be respectful of the local neighbours and don't play loud music,,,) we sit at the table and maybe share a little wine with our picnic meal (I know it's not legal in BC to consume alcohol in public, but we've been to England where you can consume a glass of wine in their local parks, so why not, if it works there just do so responsibly) and be sure to clean up your refuse and take it away with you when you leave. Enjoy.

9. Pender Hill Park

Madeira Park, British Columbia Canada http://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2014/06/52-weeks-of-trails-week-15
Excellent
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Pender Hill Park

10. Chapman Creek Hatchery

4381 Parkway Dr, Sechelt, British Columbia V0N 3A0 Canada +1 604-885-4136 [email protected] http://scsalmon.org/about-scses
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Chapman Creek Hatchery

Salmon Hatchery And Nature Destination With Trails, Hatchery Education, Picnic Facilities, And Garden

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