Vicki’s Guidebook
Town Information
ch’atlich (Sechelt) is just a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, followed by a 27km/17mi drive up Highway 101. The town is a small community sitting on a sandbar, which separates Sechelt Inlet from the Salish Sea.
This charming seaside town serves as a central hub for exploring the southern Sunshine Coast, where it’s easy to go sightseeing and take day trips to the neighboring communities of Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek, Pender Harbour, or Egmont.
It’s also the perfect launching point for boating & paddling excursions to the surrounding fjords, including Narrows, Salmon, and Sechelt Inlet.
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Sechelt
ch’atlich (Sechelt) is just a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, followed by a 27km/17mi drive up Highway 101. The town is a small community sitting on a sandbar, which separates Sechelt Inlet from the Salish Sea.
This charming seaside town serves as a central hub for exploring the southern Sunshine Coast, where it’s easy to go sightseeing and take day trips to the neighboring communities of Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek, Pender Harbour, or Egmont.
It’s also the perfect launching point for boating & paddling excursions to the surrounding fjords, including Narrows, Salmon, and Sechelt Inlet.
Neighbourhoods
Roberts Creek is a peaceful, rural community seated between Gibsons and Sechelt, and possesses a stunning blend of beaches, forest, and some of the friendliest people you will come across.
A relaxing atmosphere awaits you here, where both your artistic and outdoor adventure self are sure to feel at home.
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Roberts Creek
Roberts Creek is a peaceful, rural community seated between Gibsons and Sechelt, and possesses a stunning blend of beaches, forest, and some of the friendliest people you will come across.
A relaxing atmosphere awaits you here, where both your artistic and outdoor adventure self are sure to feel at home.
Located at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, Gibsons (population: 4,900) is a quaint town of artists and fishing boats. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands.
Lower Gibsons (the Landing): Shop, stroll, and dine, all against the backdrop of stunning views of Howe Sound and vistas of the coastal mountains. Charming stores, art galleries, and restaurants/cafés line the Landing, complete with Winegarden Waterfront Park – the perfect place to sit in the sun or take a panoramic picture of the harbour.
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Gibsons
Located at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, Gibsons (population: 4,900) is a quaint town of artists and fishing boats. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands.
Lower Gibsons (the Landing): Shop, stroll, and dine, all against the backdrop of stunning views of Howe Sound and vistas of the coastal mountains. Charming stores, art galleries, and restaurants/cafés line the Landing, complete with Winegarden Waterfront Park – the perfect place to sit in the sun or take a panoramic picture of the harbour.
Halfmoon Bay is one of the smaller communities on the Coast, but boasts some of the most stunning coastline and beach access points. With a view directly across to Vancouver Island, be sure to drive slow as you make your way through and glance across the ever-gorgeous Salish Sea.
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Halfmoon Bay
Halfmoon Bay is one of the smaller communities on the Coast, but boasts some of the most stunning coastline and beach access points. With a view directly across to Vancouver Island, be sure to drive slow as you make your way through and glance across the ever-gorgeous Salish Sea.
Secret Cove lives up to its name as a boater’s haven. Its sheltered waters provide an ideal anchorage, and the many marinas offer a chance to rest and refuel.
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Secret Cove
Secret Cove lives up to its name as a boater’s haven. Its sheltered waters provide an ideal anchorage, and the many marinas offer a chance to rest and refuel.
Local Food Scene
Dedicated to making food that’s bold, fresh, vibrant and absolutely delicious – all in a sweet little space that’s primed for good vibe dining.
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El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StDedicated to making food that’s bold, fresh, vibrant and absolutely delicious – all in a sweet little space that’s primed for good vibe dining.
Located on the shore of Davis Bay, The Wobbly Canoe is your first stop on the Sunshine Coast after a day of adventure or travel. Refuel with locally-sourced food, craft beer and quality conversation.
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The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyLocated on the shore of Davis Bay, The Wobbly Canoe is your first stop on the Sunshine Coast after a day of adventure or travel. Refuel with locally-sourced food, craft beer and quality conversation.
Located along the Gibsons boardwalk below the Goverment wharf and overlooking the marina, Lunitas food is sure to hit the spot. Their street corn is a local favourite.
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Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdLocated along the Gibsons boardwalk below the Goverment wharf and overlooking the marina, Lunitas food is sure to hit the spot. Their street corn is a local favourite.
Exquisite creations, amazing flavours, wonderful atmosphere, and superb service. You won't be disappointed!
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The Pink House Bistro
201-280 Gower Point RdExquisite creations, amazing flavours, wonderful atmosphere, and superb service. You won't be disappointed!
This tired, forgotten marine repair shop has been transformed into one of British Columbia's most memorable eateries. Nestled on the shoreline of Gibsons Harbour, next to one of Canada's few remaining working wharfs; watch the halibut and crab trawlers unload their catch, as your taste buds are heightened with local food and drink!
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Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdThis tired, forgotten marine repair shop has been transformed into one of British Columbia's most memorable eateries. Nestled on the shoreline of Gibsons Harbour, next to one of Canada's few remaining working wharfs; watch the halibut and crab trawlers unload their catch, as your taste buds are heightened with local food and drink!
Located at Gibsons Public Market, Emelle’s Catering Market Bistro is an award-winning establishment that is sure to win over your taste buds. Emelle’s brings great food, great service, and a great experience together to form a lasting impression.
Emelle's Catering
177 W 7th AveLocated at Gibsons Public Market, Emelle’s Catering Market Bistro is an award-winning establishment that is sure to win over your taste buds. Emelle’s brings great food, great service, and a great experience together to form a lasting impression.
You don’t have to be a Beachcomber to eat at Molly’s! Located in the heart of Gibson’s Landing, the gateway to the beautiful Sunshine Coast, they serve hearty breakfasts, fish and chips, burgers, milkshakes, and decadent desserts, in the same welcoming atmosphere that put Gibsons on the map.
Experience a piece of Canadian history!
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Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdYou don’t have to be a Beachcomber to eat at Molly’s! Located in the heart of Gibson’s Landing, the gateway to the beautiful Sunshine Coast, they serve hearty breakfasts, fish and chips, burgers, milkshakes, and decadent desserts, in the same welcoming atmosphere that put Gibsons on the map.
Experience a piece of Canadian history!
Great spot to sip signature cocktails and enjoy mouth-watering meals against spectacular ocean views.
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The Porch Restaurant
4748 Sunshine Coast HighwayGreat spot to sip signature cocktails and enjoy mouth-watering meals against spectacular ocean views.
Their delicious pub menu items are made from scratch every day. Enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or late night snack in the pub or on their enclosed patio overlooking beautiful Shoal Channel, Keats Island and Gibsons Harbour.
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Gramma's Marine Pub
412 Marine DrTheir delicious pub menu items are made from scratch every day. Enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or late night snack in the pub or on their enclosed patio overlooking beautiful Shoal Channel, Keats Island and Gibsons Harbour.
Farm to table restaurant, serving west coast cuisine, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients, beer and wine.
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Drift Cafe & Bistro
546 Gibsons WayFarm to table restaurant, serving west coast cuisine, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients, beer and wine.
Local Breweries, Cideries & Distilleries
Brewery & Farm combined. Come in for a beer; leave with groceries!
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Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Brewery & Farm combined. Come in for a beer; leave with groceries!
Inspiring a social connection through their passion for fun, accessible beers that embrace our coastal lifestyle.
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Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnInspiring a social connection through their passion for fun, accessible beers that embrace our coastal lifestyle.
Brickers aims to create delicious, dry, clean, crisp ciders using locally sourced products that are accessible to all.
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The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadBrickers aims to create delicious, dry, clean, crisp ciders using locally sourced products that are accessible to all.
The 101 is a melting pot of flavours and ideas, brought together in a West Coast contemporary-meets-steam punk setting.
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The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayThe 101 is a melting pot of flavours and ideas, brought together in a West Coast contemporary-meets-steam punk setting.
Fine and far out craft cider made from 100% fresh pressed BC apples. Fermented with ❤️ by nice folks on BC's sunny Sunshine Coast.
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Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyFine and far out craft cider made from 100% fresh pressed BC apples. Fermented with ❤️ by nice folks on BC's sunny Sunshine Coast.
Things To Do & See
With an award-winning bistro, six local merchants, and a unique collect-hold-release aquarium, there is something for everyone at the Gibsons Public Market.
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Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdWith an award-winning bistro, six local merchants, and a unique collect-hold-release aquarium, there is something for everyone at the Gibsons Public Market.
A unique collect-hold-release aquarium located in Gibsons Public Market, showcasing marine life from the local coastal waters.
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Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre (NSMEC)
473 Gower Point RdA unique collect-hold-release aquarium located in Gibsons Public Market, showcasing marine life from the local coastal waters.
The hike to Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the most popular things to do on the Sunshine Coast. It’s an easy trail through a beautiful rainforest to an ocean viewpoint where you can watch the tide create huge whirlpools and rapids.
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdThe hike to Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the most popular things to do on the Sunshine Coast. It’s an easy trail through a beautiful rainforest to an ocean viewpoint where you can watch the tide create huge whirlpools and rapids.
Opened in 1969 and is the oldest 18-hole course on the Sunshine Coast. With views of the ocean, mountains and forest, golfers of all skill levels find lots to enjoy and to challenge them on this course.
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Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
3206 BC-101Opened in 1969 and is the oldest 18-hole course on the Sunshine Coast. With views of the ocean, mountains and forest, golfers of all skill levels find lots to enjoy and to challenge them on this course.
Blue Ocean Golf Club is a championship par 72 located in beautiful Sechelt, BC. With tees ranging from 5,351 to 6,553 yards the golf course is a test for all abilities. Combine that with breathtaking views, great course conditions and our team of dedicated professionals, a great golf experience awaits.
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Blue Ocean Golf Club
6177 Ripple WayBlue Ocean Golf Club is a championship par 72 located in beautiful Sechelt, BC. With tees ranging from 5,351 to 6,553 yards the golf course is a test for all abilities. Combine that with breathtaking views, great course conditions and our team of dedicated professionals, a great golf experience awaits.
A 9-hole course nestled beneath the majestic Caren Range on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC. The Vancouver Sun has called it "A Gem of a Course".
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Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyA 9-hole course nestled beneath the majestic Caren Range on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC. The Vancouver Sun has called it "A Gem of a Course".