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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia

The Sunshine Coast is a geographic subregion of the British Columbia Coast that generally comprises the regional districts of qathet and Sunshine Coast.

Type City

Why go

  • Subregion of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Known for Sechelt, bed & breakfasts.
  • Served by Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS).

History

The Sunshine Coast is a geographic subregion of the British Columbia Coast that generally comprises the regional districts of qathet and Sunshine Coast.

Airports

Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) 2.2 km to the centre
Sechelt, BC, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Langdale Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Keats Island (Keats Landing)
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 2
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sunshine Coast (Langdale)
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 1
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Sunshine Coast (Langdale) Berth 1 Level 2
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Outdoor
West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Langdale Ferry Terminal, 18 km); routes include Departure Bay ↔ Horseshoe Bay, Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay), West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach