Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast: BC at its best
A scenic 45-minute ferry ride from Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast offers endless choices for recreation, culture, and fun for all ages. The ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay transports you to a quiet and peaceful place with enchanting villages and unique communities.
The Sunshine Coast has one of the warmest climates in British Columbia. Towering mountains, sheltered coves, and abundant forests offer an incredible outdoor playground for diving, kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking, and fishing. Enjoy a round of golf at any number of the golf and country clubs, or spend a day sailing or sea kayaking. You may even take a tour by air, or see the countryside on horseback.
Arts and culture abound on the Sunshine Coast. From Port Mellon in the south to Egmont in the north, this richly forested coastline is home to more artists per square kilometer than almost anywhere else in BC. The incredible talent of local artists is evident in museums and art galleries.
The Sunshine Coast is also host to several exciting, high-class events and festivals. These include the Pender Harbour Blues Festival, the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, and the Malaspina Regatta, among many others.
For more information on the Sunshine Coast and Pender Harbour, visit www.sunshinecoast.ca, www.bigpacific.com, and www.penderharbour.org.