Top Things to do in Sunshine Coast
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast
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. Tetrahedron Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
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.
2. Townsite Brewing Inc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Townsite Brewing Inc is a microbrewery located in the historic Townsite district of Powell River, at the top of BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Swing in to see what our Belgian Brewing Engineer is up to - and try some outstanding beers that are sure to impress!
Reviewed By 791shaunf
I showed up with a group of friends, 6 of us total, and it was fantastic. Our server was Jodi and she was incredibly friendly, polite, well informed on all the beer and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. I particularly enjoyed the Zunga and the Suncoast Pale Ale. I'd recommend that anyone that visits Powell River needs to check out Townsite. It's been a while since I had service as great as Jodi provided and a beer as refreshing after having hiked 80+ km's along the Sunshine Coast Trail. Loved it there.
3. Pender Hill Park
4. Chapman Creek Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Salmon Hatchery And Nature Destination With Trails, Hatchery Education, Picnic Facilities, And Garden
5. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By christinern - Vancouver, Canada
This is a pretty popular place for a hike, rapids viewing and relaxing. It is a 1 hour hike/walk one way in the forest (not wheelchair or stroller accessible), fairly flat and wide trail. You pass a beautiful lake, and have 2 choices of viewing areas depending on the direction of the tides. The sign at the beginning of the hike will provide some suggestions. Check online for the best times to go to catch the biggest tides. Once you reach the rapids, there are rocks for sitting on, you can catch kayakers or surfers on the standing waves, it’s a very cool experience to see. Not many places in the world that you can see this natural phenomenon. Another 1 hour walk back out, the rainforest is beautiful. Cherish the memories of the beautiful day you just experienced on the lovely west coast. Parking is free at the provincial park boundary or across the road in the museum parking lot.
6. Powell River Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Make your first stop in Powell River the Visitor Centre! Here you will find helpful staff ready to provide maps and directions, offer local services, help source and book local adventures and tours as well as secure accommodation. Our staff are all trained Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellors who are happy to answer questions and offer local insider knowledge. We are available to answer your telephone calls or answer your questions through our website on our helpful live chat support, and help you plan your visit to the Sunshine Coast and the Powell River area. We'd love to see you - just drop by our Visitor Centre at 4760 Joyce Avenue!
7. Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By mrsbiz2018 - Halfmoon Bay, Canada
We have spent many nights anchored here on our way south to Vancouver. It’s a great spot to get out of the wind on a boat. There is often good crabbing for dungeness as well. On land, it’s a fabulous rustic rocky beach with interesting driftwood and clear clean water for swimming. There is a nice walk, beaver pond and fish ladder as well.
8. Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By HelenP1963 - Cochrane, Canada
We enjoyed this campground so much we stayed 2 extra nights. Sites are very much in the trees so we did not use our solar panels much! Sites nicely spaced out. Washroom and showers super clean. Notice some reviews state they are upset that there are no individual firepits but that did not bother us at all. Good value for money and plenty to do in the area.
9. Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By nicojay123
Great hike that is about 4kms return. Nice boardwalk to start then you are walking on natural terrain. Some up hill parts with Wooden stairs and rocks but very easily Navigated and not hard at all. Views are spectacular. Interpretive signs throughout so you can learn about the wildlife and foliage. Highly recommend!
10. Sechelt Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Let the Sechelt Visitor Centre introduce you to all that Sechelt and the lower Sunshine Coast have to offer. Nestled between Georgia Strait and Sechelt Inlet, is the town of Sechelt. Just two hours north of Vancouver, B.C., you'll feel like you're a world away. Enjoy small-town friendliness, stunning scenery, and our many services. There is literally something for everyone: a multitude of festivals, farm to table restaurants, farmers' markets, local breweries, First Nations' museum and cultural tours, a plethora of artists and artisans, musicians and dancers, and of course, the great outdoors with its mountains, lakes and ocean, all providing countless adventure opportunities for all levels of ability. Our visitor centre is located in amongst some of Sechelt's most beautiful gardens and is a short block to the beach. We have wifi, guest computers, and knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff and volunteers to help make your visit a memorable one!
Reviewed By emailaerion - Roberts Creek, Canada
Very informative staff with great resources available to help answer all visitors inquiries. Centrally located in a beautiful building, right next to the Sechelt Aquatic centre and public library.
