| The Sunshine Coast of BC is a stretch of BC | | | | oysters, & clams are sure to please. There are |
| coastline that is approximately 139 km long, which | | | | local charter companies to deliver you a wonderful |
| is about 87 miles. It is said that once you reach | | | | west coast fishing experience in the various |
| "Lund BC" you are at the end of the longest | | | | communities if you arrive without any gear or |
| highway in the world. The Pan-American Highway | | | | boat. |
| is a total distance of a whopping 15,020 km or | | | | The climate here is mild, and enjoys less rain than |
| 9,312 miles! | | | | Vancouver BC. It is protected by the |
| It stretches all the way from Castro on Chile's | | | | mountainous regions of Vancouver Island and |
| south coast to Lund just north of Powell River in | | | | hence the name "Sunshine Coast". The villages are |
| British Columbia Canada. To reach the area is a | | | | rich in history; museums are plenty to dig up |
| short ferry ride from West Vancouver BC, 45 | | | | some historical information on each of the areas. |
| minutes in length and you would think of the area | | | | There are over 20 British Columbia Provincial |
| as an island, but in fact it is part of the mainland, it | | | | Parks designated through out the area, this is an |
| just lacks road access due to the steep | | | | indication of the true beauty you will find here. |
| mountainous terrain on the southern portion of | | | | Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, mountain |
| the coast. | | | | biking, snow shoeing, waters ports including wind |
| The Sunshine Coast is a truly magnificent stretch | | | | surfing, water skiing and a dip in the salt chuck! |
| of highway, funky little towns and villages are | | | | Festivals and events are plenty in all of the |
| sure to please as you wind your way through | | | | communities and some of them are an absolute |
| some of the most beautiful west coast scenery | | | | site for the eyes. The Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade, |
| to be found anywhere. Majestic mountains, old | | | | and annual event in Roberts Creek BC is a truly |
| growth forests and pristine beaches will delight | | | | eclectic experience that you simply have to see. |
| visitors to the area. Wild life is abundant here, you | | | | There are more artists per capita on the Sunshine |
| will enjoy sighting bald eagles, harbour seals, and | | | | Coast than anywhere else in BC. This gives you |
| the famous west coast orcas can be seen at | | | | some idea of the quality and diversity you will find |
| certain times of the year. | | | | when browsing local shops for artisan treasures. If |
| Salt and fresh water fishing is abundant. You can | | | | you are planning a visit to British Columbia, you |
| catch trout, salmon, cod and many other species | | | | simply must visit the Sunshine Coast. |
| of fish. For the shellfish lover, crab, prawns, | | | | |