The Sunshine Coast, BC
BC's most underrated stretch of coastline with ferry-access communities, hidden islands, and beaches that feel a world away from Vancouver.
Sunshine Coast Guides From BC Locals
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Hi! We're Alia & Shawn.
The Sunshine Coast is our go-to escape — close enough for a long weekend, different enough to feel like a real trip. We've taken the ferry more times than we can count and explored the coast from Gibsons all the way up to Lund. These guides are built from those trips, not a bunch of research tabs.
Planning Your Trip
Itineraries, logistics, and accommodation guides to help you put it all together.
Ultimate 10-Day Sunshine Coast Road Trip Itinerary
A comprehensive itinerary that covers the entire coast and our favourite islands. This is a trip I take every year so maybe I'll see you there.
3 Day Sunshine Coast Itinerary: Long Weekend Road Trip From Vancouver (2026 Guide)
A local's 3-day Sunshine Coast itinerary covering Gibsons, Sechelt, and Egmont — with ferry tips, hidden gems, and the exact stops worth your time on BC's most underrated long weekend escape.
Getting Around the Sunshine Coast Without a Car
Yes, it's possible! Here's how to do the Sunshine Coast entirely car-free, including ferries, buses, water taxis, and an honest look at what you might miss without your own car.
Where to Stay on the Sunshine Coast, BC
A town-by-town breakdown of the best places to base yourself depending on what you're there to do. We cover everything from front country camping spots to the best luxury hotels.
Towns & Destinations
From Gibsons to the end of the road at Egmont, these are the best destinations along the coast.
15 Best Things to Do in Gibsons, BC
The charming gateway to the Sunshine Coast has more going on than most visitors expect. We cover where to hike, swim, eat, drink, and stay.
10 Best Things to Do in Sechelt, BC
The Sunshine Coast's largest town is a low-key hub with great food, beaches, and easy access to the wild. We cover everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.
8 Best Things to Do in Egmont, BC
A tiny village at the top of the Sunshine Coast with big adventures, including the famous Skookumchuck Narrows. We also go over how to visit Princess Louisa Inlet from here.
Tin Hat Hut Hike, Sunshine Coast
An overnight backcountry hike to one of BC's most remote and rewarding alpine huts. A complete guide for how to take on the best stretch of the Sunshine Coast Trail.
15 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, BC
From sandy swimming spots to dramatic rocky coves, this is the definitive beach guide for the whole coast. We cover how to find all the best spots and which beaches are right for you.
Ultimate 10-Day Sunshine Coast Road Trip Itinerary
A comprehensive itinerary that covers the entire coast and our favourite islands. This is a trip I take every year so maybe I'll see you there.
Islands
The Sunshine Coast's best islands — each one worth the extra ferry or water taxi to get there.
How to Visit Thormanby Island, BC
A near-deserted island with one of BC's most beautiful beaches, and almost no one knows about it.
9 Best Things to Do on Savary Island
BC's answer to the Caribbean with white sand beaches and warm(ish) water that surprises everyone who makes the trip.
Thormanby vs Savary Island — Which Should You Visit?
Two of the Sunshine Coast's most beloved island escapes compared. They take similar effort to get to, but are very different experiences once you arrive.
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