Ocean Beach Escape Guidebook
Town information
Gibsons is a seaside rural community on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Home to many local artisans, coastal beaches, and loads of marine and forest wildlife, it's truly a BC gem.
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Gibsons
Gibsons is a seaside rural community on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Home to many local artisans, coastal beaches, and loads of marine and forest wildlife, it's truly a BC gem.
Restaurants
Diner-style family restaurant famous for it's appearance on the 80's TV show The Beachcombers.
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Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdDiner-style family restaurant famous for it's appearance on the 80's TV show The Beachcombers.
Buono Osteria
442 Marine DrItalian fine dining with cocktails, views of the marina.
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdGood quality Japanese food.
The Pink House Bistro
201-280 Gower Point RdExcellent mediterranean tapas and cocktails.
Chasters Restaurant
1532 Ocean Beach EsplanadeFine dining within walking distance of guesthouse
The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdLocal favourite, lots of vegetarian options
Mexican fusion with great cocktails. On the waterfront with a patio.
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Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdMexican fusion with great cocktails. On the waterfront with a patio.
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdSeafood of all sorts with a friendly fun vibe.
The Mad Hen
316 Gower Point RoadNewly renovated old-school diner. Open for breakfast and brunch.
Smoke On The Water
611 School RdDelicious BBQ favourite on the pier.
Morning &/or Evening Drinking :)
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnLocal Brewhouse with great views and patio
Farm-based brew hall with seasonal farmer's market.
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Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Farm-based brew hall with seasonal farmer's market.
Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyGorgeous setting, great cider!
Beachcomber Coffee Company
264 Gower Point RdBest local coffee and doughnut shop
This cidery has a relaxed vibe with delicious choices on offer! It’s also pretty close by ;)
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Banditry Cider
538 Pratt RoadThis cidery has a relaxed vibe with delicious choices on offer! It’s also pretty close by ;)
Hiking/Walking/Activity
Marked, lush forest trails featuring waterfalls and bridges.
Great rainy day activity with the forest canopy acting as a bit of protection from the elements.
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Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyMarked, lush forest trails featuring waterfalls and bridges.
Great rainy day activity with the forest canopy acting as a bit of protection from the elements.
Beautiful Coastal trail that ends at a huge grove of arbutus trees on the point.
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Francis Point Provincial Park
Beautiful Coastal trail that ends at a huge grove of arbutus trees on the point.
Forest trails with boardwalks in Halfmoon Bay.
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Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Forest trails with boardwalks in Halfmoon Bay.
Shady hike to waterfalls by the ferry in Langdale.
Also has marked trails for mountain biking!
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Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.Shady hike to waterfalls by the ferry in Langdale.
Also has marked trails for mountain biking!
Shirley Macey Park
930 Chamberlin RdFabulous Disc Golf Course in the forest.
Food scene
IGA Gibsons
1100 Gibsons WayClosest grocery store. Very well-stocked.
Local artisanal foods and gifts.
Also home to Emmelle's Bistro and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.
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Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdLocal artisanal foods and gifts.
Also home to Emmelle's Bistro and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.
Gourmet olive oils, vinegars and snacks. Great local gifts.
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Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co.
287 Gower Point RdGourmet olive oils, vinegars and snacks. Great local gifts.
Mike's Place
268 Gower Point RdBest gelato in town...tons of flavours!