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  Sunshine Coast Travel Guide - British Columbia
Tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia, the Sunshine Coast is a 180 km (110 mile) stretch of paradise where the mossy rainforest drops from a sculpted shoreline into the Strait of Georgia, and winds itself northward beneath the Coast Mountains from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound.
Populated by dream-seekers desiring the slower paced, coastal lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast is home to those who appreciate its beauty of outstanding marine parks and marshland bird sanctuaries, old growth forest and alpine peaks.
North of Roberts Creek, this is the cultural centre of the Sunshine Coast, which has a strong arts community with artists, writers, artisans and musicians well represented in the local population.
www.coastandmountains.bc.ca /page.cfm/937   (691 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Accommodation Queensland Australia
Click on any of the Sunshine Coast Locations or Accommodation Categories on the menu bar on the left.
View a Map of the Sunshine Coast and use this to narrow down your Search.
Maroochydore: It is located at the centre of the Sunshine Coast and it offers a nice balance of still water and surf beaches.
www.sunshinecoastaccommodation.biz   (619 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Travel: Discover rugged forests and serene communities of B.C.'s "Sunshine Coast"
SUNSHINE COAST, B.C. — Somewhere near Deserted River, our pilot begins to circle, nosing the floatplane toward the water like an eagle closing in on a salmon dinner.
Sunshine Coast accommodations: Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Cottage Owners Association, 604-886-4270 or www.bbsunshinecoast.com.
The Sunshine Coast stretches through 100 miles of jaw-dropping mountain scenery along the Strait of Georgia from the seaside village of Gibsons — 10 miles north through Howe Sound from Vancouver — to the forested tip of the Malaspina Peninsula.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/travel/2001985525_sunshinecoast25.html   (1895 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast BC Canada - Visitor Information for Powell River and area
Powell River is situated on the west coast of British Columbia, 142km (80 miles) northwest of Vancouver.
The Lower Coast is an excellent DAY TRIP destination out of Vancouver, but is also a wonderful GETAWAY destination for visitors from the Lower Mainland, southern British Columbia, and Washington State.
The Coast Cultural Alliance, formed to encourage development of the arts as an economic participant in Sunshine Coast life has now expanded to include the Upper Sunshine Coast, and you can find out about hundreds of artists, events and gallery exhibits through the CCA.
www.thesunshinecoast.com   (715 words)

  
 The Sunshine Coast of British Columbia Canada
Discover the seaside community of Gibsons Landing, the many artisans of Robert Creek, the Village of Sechelt - the land between two waters, and the majestic coast line from Sechelt to Earls Cove.
Continue your journey from Earls cove on BC Ferries to Saltery Bay where you are only 27Km from Powell River and 28Km from Lund, the end of highway 101, the longest highway in the world.
For more information on the sunshine coast, please click the navigation links on the left.
www.sunshinecoast.ca   (188 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast - Powell River - Saltery Bay - Sechelt Peninsula - BC Fishing
Powell River, with a population of 13,000, is the largest community on the Sunshine Coast.
The Northern Sunshine Coast and the Southern Sunshine Coast are connected by a spectacular 50-minute ferry ride across Jervis Inlet from Earl’s Cove on the southern shore to Saltery Bay on the north side.
The Sunshine Coast is also serviced by floatplane services and many charter boats operate in the area.
www.bctravel.com /sunshine   (435 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Spa: Relaxation Destination on the Sunshine Coast of Canada
Sunshine Coast Spa is a collection of some of the finest Bed and Breakfasts and Cottages on the Sunshine Coast.
The trip across to the Sunshine Coast is spectacular with mountains rising out of the water over 5000 feet into the air.
Meandering up the Coast from Gibsons, BC, the first rural community you come to is Roberts Creek nestled in the trees and overlooking the ocean it's known for it's Gumboot Cafe.
www.sunshinecoastspa.com   (708 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Visitors Information - Sunshine Coast Maps & Travel Information - Sunshine Coast, Australia
Rental cars are freely available from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, again please refer to out tours and activities page for more info or ask when booking your accommodation.
The Sunshine Coast has one of the highest sunshine readings in the world, averaging seven hours a day.
The main station for the Sunshine Coast is at Nambour 101 kilometres north of Brisbane.
www.sunshinecoast.com /visitorinfo.html   (1034 words)

  
 Tourism Queensland | Sunshine Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Sunshine Coast's white surf beaches stretch for about forty miles, broken only by an occasional headland or the clear water of a river estuary.
In the green, subtropical hills behind the Sunshine Coast, among the pineapple and sugar cane farms, are country hamlets.
Mooloolaba is a local Sunshine Coast town by the Mooloolah River that boasts coastal and river frontages.
www.destinationqueensland.com /tq.cfm?pageID=80   (567 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Hotels & Accommodation - Vacation reservations - Tourism information of Australia - Sunshine Coast, ...
Queensland's Sunshine Coast is a unique and varied destination where fun, nature and relaxation are the key ingredients.
There is something for everyone on the Sunshine Coast - stunning beaches, clear warm water, surfing, fishing, boating, and nature walks in vast tracts of National Park and a magnificent hinterland full of arts and crafts.
The Coast is unspoilt but cosmopolitan, where five star resorts are in harmony with pristine rainforests and wetland sanctuaries.
www.sunshinecoast.com   (387 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
When you visit the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, the welcoming hospitality and unique accommodations will make your vacation memorable; whether your ideal stay is at a rustic cottage, a luxury BandB, or a resort, we can help you find it.
The Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast Cottage Owners Association represents a wide variety of lodging.
If you are thinking about making the Sunshine Coast your home, contact me before your visit and I will deliver to your BandB a current print-out of all the Real Estate listings on the coast, by street order for convenience.
www.bbsunshinecoast.com   (2051 words)

  
 2005 Population Figures for Sunshine Coast, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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travel.synabu.com /cities/S/Sunshine_Coast,_Australia.html   (537 words)

  
 Lower Sunshine Coast
The Lower Sunshine Coast is a changing blend of seascapes, mountains and forests and is steeped in the history of its first inhabitants, the Sechelt people.
The Sunshine Coast boasts some of the best salmon fishing in B.C., spectacular scuba diving, great camping; a network of hiking and biking trails; a vibrant and active arts community and an atmosphere of friendliness.
The Lower Sunshine Coast is composed of a number of small communities with such intriguing names as Gibsons, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour and Earl's Cove.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/sunshine.htm   (652 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Accomodations, Accommodations Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
Sunshine Coast Accommodations, and vacation rentals and accomodations in Pender Harbour, Gibsons, Powell River, Roberts Creek, Sechelt and all around the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia.
The Sunshine Coast is British Columbia's beautiful western shores stretching from Gibsons (north of Vancouver) to Bute Inlet.
The Sunshine Coast encompasses such wonderful communities as Powell River, Sechelt, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Earls Cove, Langdale, Texada Island, Pender Harbour and Ruby Lake where you will find a diverse group of vacation accomodations and rentals to meet your holiday requirements.
www.accommodationsbc.com /sunshinecoast   (242 words)

  
 BUG - Backpackers Guide to Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast, Australia
The region crosses the coast at Caloundra and Bribie Island, and then extends up through the laid-back yet cosmopolitan beach towns of Noosa and on to the Cooloola region, including Gympie and the Cooloola Coast.
The southern-most urban area in the Sunshine Coast has some of Australia's best sky diving and it is also a handy base for visiting attractions in the southern parts of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, including the popular Australia Zoo.
Noosa, at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, is popular with travellers who come for the small national park and the pristine beaches.
www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-qldsun.html   (1233 words)

  
 Circle Tours of BC: The Sunshine Coast - BritishColumbia.com
With a total average of between 1,400 and 2,400 hours of sunshine per annum - that's an average of 4 to 6 hours per day, depending on where the measurements are taken.
The Sunshine Coast is split into two portions on either side of Jervis Inlet.
The Sunshine Coast is accessible from the Lower mainland only by boat or plane.
www.britishcolumbia.com /sightseeing/circletours/sunshine.html   (776 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Regional District - Transit - General Information
Funding for the Sunshine Coast Transit System is cost shared between the Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit.
The buses are operated by the Sunshine Coast Regional District, located at 5920 Mason Road, West Sechelt.
Additional information on the Sunshine Coast Transit System is also available through the BC Transit website.
www.scrd.bc.ca /transit_generalinfo.html   (236 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast - Home Page
The Coast begins at Caloundra, just one hour's drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island.
Factor in an indulgent massage for two, a quiet rainforest walk, a round of golf or a romantic dinner in the mountains or by the sea.
The Sunshine Coast is the perfect mix of coast and country and the ideal place to relax and unwind.
www.sunshinecoast.org   (166 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast
Queensland's Sunshine Coast region begins 80 kilometres north of Brisbane, stretching from the Glass House Mountains and Bribie Island in the south, north to Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy National Park north of Noosa Heads, and in the west to Kenilworth.
The approximate distance of the Sunshine Coast from north to south is 100 kilometres.
The Sunshine Coast is a wonderfully diverse region, a wonderful mix of culture, cuisine, nature and action.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Featured_Regions.asp?RegionId=24   (850 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Events, Community News, Real Estate, Employment and Business Directory.
Noosa Arts Theatre are giving away 2 Tickets to one of our "Coast News" members, to the 18th of November performance of "Secret Bridesmaids' Business", an extremely funny satire of the day before the wedding.
Due to demand to see this show, the winner must be available for the 18th, any "Coast News" member is elligible, so just contact Noely and put "Availaible for Secret Bridemaids" in your email subject line, who will put your name in the hat...
We know there are an awful lot of you expats and Sunshine Coast devotees out there on our Newsletter, so have a look, it would be the perfect gift for that homesick Coaster, or just the overseas relative who wants to brag about how good their home is. (as we do!).
www.mysunshinecoast.com.au   (873 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Australia - Sunshine Coast accommodation, Noosa Accommodation and local directory
The Sunshine Coast is Australia's fastest growing region and one of Australia's favourite family holiday destinations.
Sunshine Coast Australia.com is a comprehensive guide to the area with Sunshine Coast accommodation, maps, real estate information, rental cars, a local business directory, tourist information and lots more.
Noosa is the holiday capital of the Sunshine Coast and we've got more hot Noosa accommodation deals than just about anyone else, best of all, you can check availability and book online with instant confirmation.
www.sunshinecoast-australia.com   (547 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Conservation Association
He is concerned about the very small proportion (3%) of the Sunshine Coast Forest District that currently has any form of legal protection from industrial development, and continues to seek opportunities to increase that proportion.
The family moved to the Sunshine Coast in 1986 to help start a shellfish farm, and it was here, through volunteering with a salmonid enhancement project in Gibsons, that John became directly involved in environmental advocacy.
She is also the Sunshine Coast rep with the Federation of BC Naturalists and helped to establish a special SF award for each of the 13 BC regions for excellent projects concerning conservation.
www.thescca.ca /contact.html   (1283 words)

  
 Caloundra Sunshine Coast Holiday Rental Accommodation
Colin Murrest, Halifax, Canada - Landed at the Sunshine Coast airport at 2:00 and we were body-surfing on the beaches by 3:00.
This Sunshine Coast holiday rental penthouse apartment is fully self contained and features a large open plan tastefully decorated two bedroom design.
Deep Water Cove Sunshine Coast accomodation features a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, laundry with a washer and drier, security intercom system, individual lock up garages and tropically landscaped pool.
www.caloundraaccommodation.com   (574 words)

  
 sunshine coast - sunzine - queensland australia
At the centre of the Sunshine Coast region lies a popular area where holiday opportunities are endless.
The 2005 Sunshine Coast Blues Festival, will be held at Nambour Showgrounds from Friday afternoon on September 16 until Sunday afternoon on September 18.
The festival, presented by Arts Council Sunshine Coast Inc. and organised by the Artsun Blues ACT committee, will feature a hot line-up of Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland and Northern Rivers blues musicians.
www.sunzine.com /suncoast   (561 words)

  
 British Columbia's SUNSHINE COAST / Islandlike B.C. peninsula offers orcas, eagles, firs and food   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Throughout the 1980s Linda and her husband, Pat, fished prawns and salmon up and down the Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver on an old 30-foot double- ender called the Star King.
The cafe, like the town and this whole coast, is a melange of mill workers in pickup trucks and alternative folk, often heavily pierced and with Technicolor hair.
Then he visited a cousin on the Sunshine Coast, fell in love with the area, went home and convinced his entire family to sell the family manor and move to.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/07/06/TR280548.DTL   (2188 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast Accommodations - A Place by the Sea
A Place by the Sea is an adult oriented deluxe waterfront Bed and Breakfast and Spa located in the tranquil coastal setting of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Your hosts Nancy and Shay have enjoyed staying in many Bed and Breakfasts over the years and have recently renovated in order to incorporate some of the finest amenities to be found in any Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast.
A Place by the Sea Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Spa is a romantic getaway offering rustic yet luxurious accommodations, outdoor adventure in scenic west coast beauty, privacy, and warm hospitality.
www.aplacebythesea.com   (576 words)

  
 SUNSHINE COAST BC CANADA : BC, CANADA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Sunshine Coast benefits from the mildest weather in Canada with warm summers and mild winters.
Below find the current weather information in the two major towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast BC Sunshine Coast British Columbia, Canada.
www.sunshinecoastbc.ca   (112 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Resorts and Accommodation Australia
Whilst the Sunshine Coast has been affectionately adopted by Brisbane as its favoured seaside resort area, there has been a big increase in the number of visitors from regional Queensland, interstate and also overseas.
It is still the beautiful waters of the blue Pacific which attract our guests, as they fly in to the Sunshine Coast airport; or arrive by fast electric rail to one of the hinterland railway stations which border the Sunshine Coast; or by car along the four Iane Bruce Highway.
One’s travel itinerary can include beaches or mountains by day; restaurants and nightlife after the sun goes down; and the next day...well, there are walks through the national parks, cruising one of the rivers, or taking to adventure.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /qld/sc/sc.htm   (331 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Accommodations at Lord Jim's Resort
World Travelers agree - The Sunshine Coast is one of the most spectacular areas to visit in Canada.
As you would expect the Accommodations at the Resort offers a myriad of amenities including ocean views from all lodge and cabin rooms, a fully licensed cocktail bar and lounge, fine dining restaurant, patio dining, games room, outdoor heated pool, massage and more.
Lord Jim's location is so unique that their Sunshine Coast accommodations are a haven for executive retreats, special events, and weddings, in fact, any function.
www.lordjims.com   (192 words)

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