British Columbia’s best kept secret, the Sunshine Coast stretches along Gibsons to Lund, with numerous tiny, quaint coastal communities in between. A pacific paradise of quirky waterfront shops and an easygoing lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast offers endless kilometres of windswept seashore for strolling or sailing. Visitors on Vancouver Island holidays will find it hard to shake the feeling that they are in on a secret that others are yet to discover.
The region’s oceanside villages exude a charming feel with their farmers’ markets, inviting restaurants, artisan shops and all-round panoramic views. One of the largest coastal marine parks of North America, the Desolation Sound marine route offers a popular adventure route for sailing, boating, kayaking, scuba diving and wildlife sightings. The closest communities to Desolation Sound are Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Lund on the Sunshine Coast, with their marinas ideally situated within walking distance of seafood restaurants, shops and stores.
