Imagine taking a stunning ferry ride to another world where the pace is slow, the scenery is breathtaking and the people are friendly.  The gateway to the Sunshine Coast is on Vancouver's doorstep, only a scenic 40 minutes away from West Vancouver, and 1 hr. and 20 min. from Comox on Vancouver Island. We are waiting to welcome you to our world.

Stretching along the northeast shores of the Strait of Georgia from Gibsons to Powell River and Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast provides a natural backdrop for visitors to discover what beautiful secrets Nature has conjured up for them.

SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM

is the official destination marketing organization for the Sunshine Coast.  We are proud to welcome you to our website, complete with features and functions designed to make it easy to find what you are looking for.  You will find information relative to tourism on the Sunshine Coast, as well as for current and prospective Sunshine Coast residents.

We are certain you will fall in love with the Sunshine Coast in beautiful BC Canada!

Our communities and islands each offer something special, starting with our renowned Sunshine Coast Accommodations which include romantic B&B's, cozy cottages and scenic resorts.  Whatever your preference, our Sunshine Coast Accommodations are sure to please.

With its coastal mountain range, old growth forests, lakes and inlets, each stop along the Sunshine Coast offers visitors a unique sense of place, featuring local history, cultural heritage and natural attractions. Get immersed in our world and you'll find yourself falling in love with this amazing place.

The Sunshine Coast is the perfect place to bring your next meeting or retreat. With a wide variety of professional meeting facilities paired with endless outdoor recreation opportunities, it is no wonder that groups return to this breathtaking region time and again. Close to Vancouver and Vancouver Island, come discover a unique and affordable destination and start a beautiful relationship with the Sunshine Coast.

Looking for your perfect wedding venue?  Look no more ... the Sunshine Coast is one of the most romantic locations you could wish for.  Picture yourself on a beautiful lawn looking out to the ocean, with your friends and relatives there to celebrate your special day, and the photographer snapping amazing photos of your beautiful wedding.  There are an abundance of choices for just this kind of wedding experience on the Sunshine Coast.  Let us help you choose the Sunshine Coast for your wedding day.

Adventure awaits!  No matter what you are looking for, the Sunshine Coast is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, offering an abundance of activities.

• The Sunshine Coast offers some of the best cold-water dive sites in the world, highly rated by diving magazines and the Cousteau Society
  
• Hiking
• If mountain biking is your passion, you've come to the right place!
• Bring your motorcycle - you will love the roads on the Sunshine Coast.
• Water, water everywhere! Choose your Marine Activity, and enjoy.
• Shopping for unique gifts or beautiful local art
• Dining at an oceanside pub
• Enjoying fine cuisine in an intimate setting
• Enjoying a luxurious massage in peaceful surroundings
• Participating in a wellness seminar
• World-class diving
• Cross-country skiing
• Or enjoying one of our many and varied festivals and special events

Just some of the places on the Sunshine Coast that make it so special:

• The rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows
• Smuggler Cove
• Powell Forest Canoe Route
• Princess Louisa Inlet
• The Landing in Gibsons
• Sechelt Inlet
• Sunshine Coast Trail
• Desolation Sound