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The District of Sechelt
is centrally located on the Sunshine Coast. Sechelt
boasts a population of approximately 8,000 inhabitants
and is virtually the service centre for the Sunshine
Coast. Sechelt covers approximately 4,008 hectares
of land, extending from, but not including the
communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek.
Sechelt is well known for its diverse cultures
and warm sunny weather. With Georgia Straight
running past it, the weather can be windy and
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The Town of Gibsons
is a thriving community with approximately 4,000
residents, known as the 'Gateway to the Sunshine
Coast'. Part of the mainland, the Town is accessed
by a scenic 40 minute ferry trip from Horseshoe
Bay through beautiful Howe Sound. Mountains,
local islands, tug boats and kayakers are all
part of the view along the way. The Town of
Gibsons is a short hop from the ferry terminal
along the coast and sits right by the ocean.
Its weather is mostly influenced by the wheather
systems coming down Howe Sound from Whistler
and Squamish on one side and Georgia straight
on the other. Because of its location this area
receives substantially less rain than West or
North Vancouver.
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Only three hours
from Vancouver by car, Pender Harbour is on the
Sunshine Coast in southwestern British Columbia,on
the Pacific Ocean. It is at the northern end of
the Sechelt Peninsula, on the Lower Sunshine Coast.
Nearby neighbours are Egmont, Earl's Cove, Secret
Cove, Middlepoint and the ghost town of Doriston.
You can reach Pender Harbour by land, sea or air.Pender
Harbour is a popular destination for sailors from
the Vancouver area as well as visitors from all
over the world who arrive by yacht. |
The most northerly
community on the southeastern section of the
Sunshine Coast, Egmont has a general store,
marine and fishing services, supplies, a restaurant
and pub. Shortly after Ruby Lake is Egmont Road
which twists through forest past creeks and
lakes. Egmont is located near Skookumchuck Narrows
Provincial Park. This area is also
home to the world famous Skookumchuck Rapids
where the tide changes twice a day, passing
through a narrow opening and creating spectacular
currents and large waves. Boaters are warned
to pass through at slack tides.
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