Sunshine Coast Area Info.

The Lower Sunshine Coast includes the main communities of

• Gibsons - Langdale, Gibsons Landing seaside community and Upper Gibsons
• Roberts Creek, home of the Gumboot Nation
• Sechelt, including Wilson Creek, Davis Bay and Sechelt Inlet, and West Porpoise Bay, West Sechelt
• Halfmoon Bay, Redrooffs and Secret Cove, plus Thormanby Island
• Pender Harbour, including Garden Bay, Madeira Park and Ruby Lake
• Egmont & Earl’s Cove
• Nelson Island

The Lower Coast is an excellent day trip destination out of Vancouver, but is also a wonderful getaway destination for visitors from the Lower Mainland, southern British Columbia, and Washington State. Accommodations range from family resorts, motor inns, affordable B&B or cottage stays, or luxury bed and breakfasts and self-contained private rentals for families and groups. Many offer packaged stays based on romance, adventure or cultural getaways.

The Lower Sunshine Coast is a 40 minute ferry ride out of Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver BC, and is approximately 4 hours from Seattle Washington.

Powell River & Upper Sunshine Coast

• Saltery Bay
• Westview
• Powell River
• Historic Powell River Townsite
• Wildwood
• Cranberry
• Sliammon
• Lund
• Texada Island
• Savary Island

Set amid some of the most beautiful scenery along the BC Coast, Powell River has a wealth of natural resources. The pristine beauty of the ocean, lakes, rivers and forests make it a wonderful place to live or visit. Powell River supports some of the finest educational, recreational and cultural facilities in Canada. New residents and visitors alike comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere when they first arrive in the community. Many people passing through decide to stay because there’s so much more here than they ever imagined.

Information from Big Pacific