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Eclectic, artsy oceanside villages dot the Sunshine Coast, the 180-km (112-mi) stretch from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound northwest of Vancouver, an area known for its mild weather and forested mountains. Popular pursuits are paddling, mountain biking, hiking, boating, and diving, or an afternoon spent gallery hopping, at a farmers market, or on a secluded beach.
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The Sunshine Coast
Though part of British Columbia’s mainland, The Sunshine Coast is accessible only by plane or a scenic ferry ride, adding to the place’s laid-back retro charm and island state of mind.
Kayaking in Halfmoon Bay, @glamouraspirit_
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast
Discover the Sunshine Coast—a 180-kilometre stretch of paradise tucked into the southwest corner of mainland BC.
Visit Sunshine Coast Tourism
Farm 2 Feast food truck at Persephone Brewing | Local Wanderer
Passengers aboard BC Ferries | Andrew Strain
Pender Harbour Marina | Albert Normandin
Experience Providers on the Sunshine Coast
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Getting Here & Around
Visitors to British Columbia can arrive by air, road, rail, or ferry.
Visit TodayAccommodations
Five-star hotels, quaint B&Bs, rustic campgrounds, and everything in between.
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