Sunshine Coast Parks and Places

The summit of the Pender Hill shows off views of the Sechelt Peninsula and Pender Harbour. The views come with entertainment too as sailboats, fishing boats, yachts and motor boats travel back and forth out of Pender Harbour.

Lee Road

Pender Harbour

Chapman Creek is a hiking and biking trail located south of Sechelt, BC in the area of Davis Bay on the lower section of the Sunshine Coast.

The region is ideal and appealing to the avid bird watcher, naturalist, hiker and photographer. The lake draws many people to the area with canoes and the gravel roads leading deep into the woods, while they attract the mountain bikers, 4X4 vehicles, ATVs and horseback riders.

Duck Lake Forest Service Road

Powell River

The 17 km ( 10.5 mi.) Lyon Lake Loop Trail is considered a difficult route which explores through forests with some elevation views. The route should take no longer than 2-3 hours to complete for the experienced biker.

Halfmoon Bay Forest Service Rd.

Halfmoon Bay

The lake is a fresh water activity destination for swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, and fishing for cutthroat trout.

Bell Road

Texada Island

During the summer seasons the trails are used by naturalists and backpackers primarily and when the winter arrives the trails transform into single track cross country ski and snowshoeing trails.

Lund

The hike is a full day adventure taking up to 3-6 hours round trip to complete. While trekking and exploring up the Confederation Lake Trail there are some views of Powell Lake and Inland Lake.

Inland Lake Road

Powell River

Chaster Park is located in Gibsons on the lower portion of the Sunshine Coast. The area is a popular day use destination for picnics, beach walks and beach combing, especially at low tide.

Ocean Beach Esplanade

Gibsons

Smugglers Cove Marine Park is accessed by both water and land. This Sunshine Coast park draws many boaters and sightseers every year to the protected cove. This park is ideal for hiking, swimming, kayaking and picnicking.

Halfmoon Bay

The day use park area includes a secure marine boat area and a floating pier which is a popular draw for people wanting to do some boating, sightseeing, fishing or swimming.

Garden Bay

Trout Lake loop trail is approximately 15 km (9.3 mi.) long. Although many discover Trout Lake for biking and off roading, there are hikers and horseback riders also on the trail route

Redroofs Road

Halfmoon Bay

Nestled just off of the Sunshine Coast Hwy on your way to Powell River sits the Alex Dobler Salmon Centre. From an educational Salmon hatchery, to an easy grade walking trail system, to a native plant garden, this area is packed full of activities for all ages!

10556 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Powell River, BC

Powell River

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The marine park is a sightseeing destination and a launching pad for kayaks, canoes, scuba diving and for fishing.

Anderson Bay Road

Texada Island

Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is a popular park destination accessed by hikers, photographers and kayakers. The 123 hectare nature sanctuary is centred around the tidal pools, eddies and changing

Egmont Road

Egmont

The summer seasons attract the mountain bike, off road (ATV and motorbikes) and hiking enthusiasts to the Dakota Ridge area. Winter is its main use for xc ski and snowshoeing.

Sechelt Chapman Forest Service

Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Parks and Places

Pender Hill Hiking Trail

Chapman Creek Trail

Duck Lake Protected Area

Lyon Lake Mountain Biking Loop Trail

Bobs Lake

Knucklehead Mountain

Confederation Lake Trail

Chaster Park

Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park

Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park

Trout Lake Trail

Alex Dobler Salmon Centre

Anderson Bay Provincial Park

Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park

Dakota Ridge