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.
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.
March to May and September through November offer the best times for a visit to Vancouver Island. This region experiences some of the mildest weather in the country, therefore while you might witness a light drizzle here and there, plan on enjoying comfortable temperatures in autumn and spring.
Summer is by far the most popular time for a visit, thanks to the many festivals that are held across Vancouver Island, and of course its promise of warmer and more pleasant weather. The area also welcomes a notable number of winter visitors on holiday to Canada owing to its proximity to Whistler, the prominent ski destination in Canada.