Visiting Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast
Sightseeing
Soames Hill Cottage is located steps from the Regional park trail head. A pair of hiking shoes and some water are all you need to enjoy this short, but vigorous 30 minute hike to the top of a local favourite viewpoint. When you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with expansive views of Gibsons Landing, Keats and Gambier Islands, and beyond.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2014/01/52-weeks-of-trails-week-2/
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Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdSoames Hill Cottage is located steps from the Regional park trail head. A pair of hiking shoes and some water are all you need to enjoy this short, but vigorous 30 minute hike to the top of a local favourite viewpoint. When you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with expansive views of Gibsons Landing, Keats and Gambier Islands, and beyond.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2014/01/52-weeks-of-trails-week-2/
Visit Soames Beach if you want to enjoy a sand and pebble beach with a gradual incline, but don't tell anyone I told you about it cuz it's a local secret and my favourite ocean chill place.
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Soames Beach
Visit Soames Beach if you want to enjoy a sand and pebble beach with a gradual incline, but don't tell anyone I told you about it cuz it's a local secret and my favourite ocean chill place.
The ultimate easy, breezy oceanfront stroll and gorgeous coastal beach that stretches out along several kilometres of truly spectacular coastal scenery.
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Bonniebrook Beach
The ultimate easy, breezy oceanfront stroll and gorgeous coastal beach that stretches out along several kilometres of truly spectacular coastal scenery.
Head to Sprockids Park if you feel like going for a spin on your mountain bike, or just want to immerse yourself in Nature for a while. This park has an impressive network of trails that are enjoyed by both MTBers and hikers alike. It's the closest waterfall to Soames Hill Cottage.
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/sprockids-bike-park.html
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Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.Head to Sprockids Park if you feel like going for a spin on your mountain bike, or just want to immerse yourself in Nature for a while. This park has an impressive network of trails that are enjoyed by both MTBers and hikers alike. It's the closest waterfall to Soames Hill Cottage.
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/sprockids-bike-park.html
The hiking-only park is a popular gathering place for families, walkers, photographers, and naturalists. The trail system is filled with many colour coded hiking routes cutting through forests and over creeks with unique wooden bridges, with many waterfalls along the routes. At over 7 km in length, the multiple trails intersect one another and should take 1.5-2.5 hours to complete. A little longer if you spend some time enjoying the scenery. Some of the trails are wheelchair accessible, including the waterfall viewing platform. Rain or shine, you’re covered by the canopy and in BC’s wilderness.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2020/03/52-weeks-of-trails-week-5/
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Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyThe hiking-only park is a popular gathering place for families, walkers, photographers, and naturalists. The trail system is filled with many colour coded hiking routes cutting through forests and over creeks with unique wooden bridges, with many waterfalls along the routes. At over 7 km in length, the multiple trails intersect one another and should take 1.5-2.5 hours to complete. A little longer if you spend some time enjoying the scenery. Some of the trails are wheelchair accessible, including the waterfall viewing platform. Rain or shine, you’re covered by the canopy and in BC’s wilderness.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2020/03/52-weeks-of-trails-week-5/
Enjoy the natural setting of the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club, and an unforgettable walk through the coastal forest of Roberts Creek. Finish your round on their patio overlooking the Salish Sea. All golfers are welcome at the Sunshine Coast G&CC.
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Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
3206 BC-101Enjoy the natural setting of the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club, and an unforgettable walk through the coastal forest of Roberts Creek. Finish your round on their patio overlooking the Salish Sea. All golfers are welcome at the Sunshine Coast G&CC.
A beautiful, easy access beachfront park that features plenty of benches, picnic tables and full washroom facilities - everything you need to enjoy some beachy hang time. There’s also a swimming dock and roped off swimming area that makes taking a dip in the Salish Sea a breeze!
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Armours Beach
570 Marine DrA beautiful, easy access beachfront park that features plenty of benches, picnic tables and full washroom facilities - everything you need to enjoy some beachy hang time. There’s also a swimming dock and roped off swimming area that makes taking a dip in the Salish Sea a breeze!
Smuggler Cove is a small, picturesque marine provincial park on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. To access this park by land, visitors can hike 4 km from a parking lot off Hwy 101. This park provides hiking, swimming, kayaking and picnicking.
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Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Smuggler Cove is a small, picturesque marine provincial park on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. To access this park by land, visitors can hike 4 km from a parking lot off Hwy 101. This park provides hiking, swimming, kayaking and picnicking.
Take a stroll down the Roberts Creek pier and enjoy epic ocean views that stretch out to Vancouver Island and beyond. This Sunshine Coast landmark is flanked by a salmon spawning river on one side and a natural driftwood filled beach on the other. On low tides, enjoy a long sandbar that’s perfect for wading, flying kites, skim boarding or simply exploring the sea life of this unique intertidal zone.
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Roberts Creek Pier
999 Roberts Creek RoadTake a stroll down the Roberts Creek pier and enjoy epic ocean views that stretch out to Vancouver Island and beyond. This Sunshine Coast landmark is flanked by a salmon spawning river on one side and a natural driftwood filled beach on the other. On low tides, enjoy a long sandbar that’s perfect for wading, flying kites, skim boarding or simply exploring the sea life of this unique intertidal zone.
Epic natural wonder, beautiful forest hike. The well-maintained trail is a wide gravel path that is mostly flat and accessible.
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdEpic natural wonder, beautiful forest hike. The well-maintained trail is a wide gravel path that is mostly flat and accessible.
This park provides access to a beautiful Sechelt inlet beach with a gradual sandy entry for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and just getting your feet wet. There is a large day use picnic area with full washroom facilities.
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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park Campground
This park provides access to a beautiful Sechelt inlet beach with a gradual sandy entry for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and just getting your feet wet. There is a large day use picnic area with full washroom facilities.
Food scene
Set on an 11-acre working farm, this local brewery has a strong focus on using local, quality BC ingredients and fruit and veggies from their own gardens. Persephone hosts farmers markets and live music in the spring and summer seasons, and features on-site eats by Farmhand food truck.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/persephone-brewing-company/
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Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Set on an 11-acre working farm, this local brewery has a strong focus on using local, quality BC ingredients and fruit and veggies from their own gardens. Persephone hosts farmers markets and live music in the spring and summer seasons, and features on-site eats by Farmhand food truck.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/persephone-brewing-company/
A favourite local brewery featuring a cozy upper deck with expansive views of Keats Island and the Salish Sea.
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Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnA favourite local brewery featuring a cozy upper deck with expansive views of Keats Island and the Salish Sea.
Full of colour and character, this Mexican eatery features a creative take on traditional Mexican dishes and an inspired cocktail menu. The lively, playful atmosphere is paired with a beautiful view of Gibsons harbour and there's always something to see along the popular seawalk down below.
https://www.lunitas.ca/
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Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdFull of colour and character, this Mexican eatery features a creative take on traditional Mexican dishes and an inspired cocktail menu. The lively, playful atmosphere is paired with a beautiful view of Gibsons harbour and there's always something to see along the popular seawalk down below.
https://www.lunitas.ca/
One of the newest local breweries and distilleries, The 101 has an upbeat, casual atmosphere with a tap selection of their own feature beers as well as some tasty guest taps. Their cocktail menu is an extensive selection of inspired beverages using the spirits that are created right on site. Previously an automotive repair shop, the space has been converted into a brewery, distillery, lounge and kitchen with a two story dining area and an open garden patio.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/101-brewhouse-distillery/
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The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayOne of the newest local breweries and distilleries, The 101 has an upbeat, casual atmosphere with a tap selection of their own feature beers as well as some tasty guest taps. Their cocktail menu is an extensive selection of inspired beverages using the spirits that are created right on site. Previously an automotive repair shop, the space has been converted into a brewery, distillery, lounge and kitchen with a two story dining area and an open garden patio.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/101-brewhouse-distillery/
Beautiful space, beautiful view, beautiful food. What more can I say?
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The Pink House Bistro
201-280 Gower Point RdBeautiful space, beautiful view, beautiful food. What more can I say?
Yummy coffee, tea and light food options like baked goods, soup and sandwiches. Their deck is a prime people watching spot in Lower Gibsons and close to all the cute shops along the strip.
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Black Bean Cafe
467 Marine DrYummy coffee, tea and light food options like baked goods, soup and sandwiches. Their deck is a prime people watching spot in Lower Gibsons and close to all the cute shops along the strip.
Public market featuring an eclectic mix of shops and cafes. Fish market, The Butcher, cheese shop, organic market, flower shop, chocolatier, and ever-changing art shows.
The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education centre is where you want to go to learn about the fascinating local marine eco-system.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/gibsons-public-market/
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Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdPublic market featuring an eclectic mix of shops and cafes. Fish market, The Butcher, cheese shop, organic market, flower shop, chocolatier, and ever-changing art shows.
The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education centre is where you want to go to learn about the fascinating local marine eco-system.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/businesses/gibsons-public-market/
A colourful cantina featuring authentic Mexican food in a beautiful and charming indoor/outdoor venue.
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The Barefoot Gecko Cantina Mexicana
444 Gower Point RdA colourful cantina featuring authentic Mexican food in a beautiful and charming indoor/outdoor venue.
The Wobbly Canoe is situated in the middle of the cute oceanside village of Davis Bay, halfway between Gibsons and Sechelt. Best spot for sunset appies and bevvies, or if you're in the mood for comfort food, Westcoast style. This trendy eatery has a cool & casual vibe, and the view just can't be beat!
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The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyThe Wobbly Canoe is situated in the middle of the cute oceanside village of Davis Bay, halfway between Gibsons and Sechelt. Best spot for sunset appies and bevvies, or if you're in the mood for comfort food, Westcoast style. This trendy eatery has a cool & casual vibe, and the view just can't be beat!
This funky fusion restaurant is the newest hangout in Sechelt and its colourful & eclectic style & contemporary dining experience raises the cool factor of the Trail Bay Mall leaps and bounds.
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El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StThis funky fusion restaurant is the newest hangout in Sechelt and its colourful & eclectic style & contemporary dining experience raises the cool factor of the Trail Bay Mall leaps and bounds.
Leo's Tapas & Grill Greek Cuisine
274 Gower Point RdDelicious Greek food, large entrees
Wood fire pizzas, handmade pasta entrees, modern Italian menu featuring a decent wine and cocktail menu.
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Buono Osteria
442 Marine DrWood fire pizzas, handmade pasta entrees, modern Italian menu featuring a decent wine and cocktail menu.
What started as a fantastic food truck has morphed into a bricks & mortar sit down restaurant in Upper G. But they’ve kept all the best things about their food truck fare including street tacos, burritos, nachos and food truck prices.
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Salt & Swine
747 North RoadWhat started as a fantastic food truck has morphed into a bricks & mortar sit down restaurant in Upper G. But they’ve kept all the best things about their food truck fare including street tacos, burritos, nachos and food truck prices.
Iconic Canadian landmark and fresh new west coast menu. Fill your belly with yummy eats and snap that perfect Beachcomber photo at the same time!
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Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdIconic Canadian landmark and fresh new west coast menu. Fill your belly with yummy eats and snap that perfect Beachcomber photo at the same time!
Best kept secret pit stop tucked away on the commuters “shortcut”, this food truck features locally sourced quick comfort foods like pirogies, baked goods & breakfast wraps to go.
The Shortcut Gibsons
713 Henry RoadBest kept secret pit stop tucked away on the commuters “shortcut”, this food truck features locally sourced quick comfort foods like pirogies, baked goods & breakfast wraps to go.
This landmark full of character and characters is the “heart” of the heart of the creek. Find a full healthy menu from baked goods to full sit down meals, coastal organic deliciousness!
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The Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdThis landmark full of character and characters is the “heart” of the heart of the creek. Find a full healthy menu from baked goods to full sit down meals, coastal organic deliciousness!
Strait Coffee
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyCafe scene at it’s finest, in central Wilson Creek.
The name says it all - if you want fresh oysters then Smitty’s is your place. Served with a heaping side dish of spectacular Marina waterfront atmosphere.
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Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdThe name says it all - if you want fresh oysters then Smitty’s is your place. Served with a heaping side dish of spectacular Marina waterfront atmosphere.
If you want to feel like a local, head to Sunday Cider and enjoy a chill out in the “backyard” of one of the newest Sunshine Coast cideries in Upper Gibsons. Bring a blanket and sip cider on the sprawled out on the lawn or kick back on a hand hewn bench in the sunshine, surrounded by gardens and forest. It feels like you’ve been invited into a secret little hideaway with yummy beverages, a food truck and even an ice cream stand! Fun for the whole family.
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Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyIf you want to feel like a local, head to Sunday Cider and enjoy a chill out in the “backyard” of one of the newest Sunshine Coast cideries in Upper Gibsons. Bring a blanket and sip cider on the sprawled out on the lawn or kick back on a hand hewn bench in the sunshine, surrounded by gardens and forest. It feels like you’ve been invited into a secret little hideaway with yummy beverages, a food truck and even an ice cream stand! Fun for the whole family.
Craft Cider, orchard vibes. Sip fresh cider amidst the apple trees, or grab a bench next to the pond and watch the ducks and geese keep cool. From farm to table, it can’t really get more direct than this!
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Banditry Cider
538 Pratt RoadCraft Cider, orchard vibes. Sip fresh cider amidst the apple trees, or grab a bench next to the pond and watch the ducks and geese keep cool. From farm to table, it can’t really get more direct than this!
The Bricker Cider Co is one of the original cideries on the Coast and it’s quaint, country atmosphere makes it a great pit stop if you find your way out to Sechelt.
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The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadThe Bricker Cider Co is one of the original cideries on the Coast and it’s quaint, country atmosphere makes it a great pit stop if you find your way out to Sechelt.
Neighbourhoods
Seaside village vibe featuring unique shops and boutiques. Many art galleries that showcase coastal artists and craftspeople. Local eateries, breweries and cafes help make this a true coastal experience.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/things-to-do/hidden-gems/gibsons-landing/
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Gibsons
Seaside village vibe featuring unique shops and boutiques. Many art galleries that showcase coastal artists and craftspeople. Local eateries, breweries and cafes help make this a true coastal experience.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/things-to-do/hidden-gems/gibsons-landing/
City/town information
Feel like getting your groove on? Step back into a slower, laid back pace inspired by nature, hippies and good clean coastal living in Roberts Creek. Visit the Heart of the Creek and find a community of funky shops where you can find crystals and gemstones, eco-products and health food and organics, guitars, flowers and more! If shopping is not your thing, wander down the Roberts Creek pier and take in spectacular views of Vancouver Island and experience the power of the ocean on a driftwood littered beach.
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Roberts Creek
Feel like getting your groove on? Step back into a slower, laid back pace inspired by nature, hippies and good clean coastal living in Roberts Creek. Visit the Heart of the Creek and find a community of funky shops where you can find crystals and gemstones, eco-products and health food and organics, guitars, flowers and more! If shopping is not your thing, wander down the Roberts Creek pier and take in spectacular views of Vancouver Island and experience the power of the ocean on a driftwood littered beach.
When it’s a low tide, Davis Bay beach can’t be beat for its sandbars and tidal pools - a favourite spot for family beach days, sand castle building, or simply strolling along the sea walk or out to the end of the landmark pier. When the wind picks up, you can generally catch a few kite boarders and wind surfers mesmerizing onlookers with their intense stunts, speed and agility. And if you’re really lucky, sometimes you can even catch a glimpse of marine animals like porpoises, sea lions or whales.
Davis Bay is also well-known for epic sunsets. A favourite sunset spot is the large deck at the Wobbly Canoe, where you can dine on an eclectic menu of Westcoast comfort foods and tasty beverages.
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Davis Bay
When it’s a low tide, Davis Bay beach can’t be beat for its sandbars and tidal pools - a favourite spot for family beach days, sand castle building, or simply strolling along the sea walk or out to the end of the landmark pier. When the wind picks up, you can generally catch a few kite boarders and wind surfers mesmerizing onlookers with their intense stunts, speed and agility. And if you’re really lucky, sometimes you can even catch a glimpse of marine animals like porpoises, sea lions or whales.
Davis Bay is also well-known for epic sunsets. A favourite sunset spot is the large deck at the Wobbly Canoe, where you can dine on an eclectic menu of Westcoast comfort foods and tasty beverages.
Sechelt is set on a thin strip of land situated between the open ocean and the Sechelt inlet affording this place many varied spectacular views. It’s almost twice the population of Gibsons and is the home of the Shishalh Nation.
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Sechelt
Sechelt is set on a thin strip of land situated between the open ocean and the Sechelt inlet affording this place many varied spectacular views. It’s almost twice the population of Gibsons and is the home of the Shishalh Nation.
Visit this oceanfront village with one of the most scenic parks on the coast, Smuggler Cove Park. In the heart of the village you’ll find a General Store and bakery/ice cream shop.
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Halfmoon Bay
Visit this oceanfront village with one of the most scenic parks on the coast, Smuggler Cove Park. In the heart of the village you’ll find a General Store and bakery/ice cream shop.