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Topic: Sunshine Coast, British Columbia


  
  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.
The Coastal Circle Tour encompasses the quiet serenity of the Sunshine Coast, the picturesque east coast of Vancouver Island, and the pristine beauty of the Southern Gulf Islands.
www.coastandmountains.bc.ca /page.cfm/937   (694 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast vancouver bc british columbia Information maps cabin rentals cottage vacation rental
The Sunshine Coast in British Columbia (north of Vancouver, BC) is a natural epicenter for culture and eco-tourism.
The Sunshine Coast is sheltered from the open Pacific Ocean, and the milder weather patterns result in temperatures that reach highs of 30°C (90°F) in summer.
Location: Sechelt is located on Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast, which is accessible from the rest of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland only by ferry, boat or airplane.
www.tzoonie.com /sunshine-coast-information/index.htm   (267 words)

  
 SunshineCoast.Ca - Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, BC Tourism
If you are looking for Sunshine Coast Maps, then you have found the site with the best maps of the Coast.
The Sunshine Coast is located northwest of Greater Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
The Sunshine Coast has a rich colourful heritage and a bright future as a haven for recreationalists of all types.
www.sunshinecoast.ca   (284 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Information - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
This coast is a magical string of rocky, forested beaches and small, funky communities.
Populated by dream-seekers desiring the slower paced, coastal lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast is home to those who appreciate the beauty of outstanding marine parks and marshland bird sanctuaries, old growth forest and alpine peaks.
Powell River a short ferry ride from Earls Cove, offers some of the best fishing in British Columbia as well as the Powell River Historic Townsite which is a preserved example of a single-industry town from the early 20th century – this being forestry.
www.travel-british-columbia.com /Vancouver_Coast_and_Mountains/sunshine_coast_information.aspx   (574 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sunshine Coast is a region of the southern mainland coast of British Columbia, on the eastern shore of the Strait of Georgia, and just northwest of Greater Vancouver.
It is generally considered to encompass the coastal areas of the regional district of Sunshine Coast.
While populous and frequently visited by tourists, it can be reached by land vehicles only using a ferry—because of the steep terrain, no access roads have been built from the rest of the province.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunshine_Coast,_British_Columbia   (405 words)

  
 Coast Realty Group: Powell River real estate, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Powell River is located on the Upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia's mainland approximately 145 kilometers (80 miles) from Vancouver, immediately across from Courtenay of Vancouver Island.
On the edge of the Pacific Ocean and amid an abundance of lakes and rivers, this area calls itself the diving capital of Canada and a hot spot for salmon and freshwater fishing.
COAST REALTY GROUP (POWELL RIVER) LTD. has the most knowledgeable salespeople in the area ready to present an inventory of everything from waterfront and view homes, to retirement homes, recreation, small business and investment opportunities.
www.coastrealty.com /PowellRiver   (528 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sunshine Coast Regional District of British Columbia is located on the southern mainland coast, across Georgia Strait from Vancouver Island.
The majority of the Sunshine Coast is sparsely populated.
The Sunshine Coast is typically accessed via boat or plane; no roads connect the district with the rest of the province.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunshine_Coast_Regional_District,_British_Columbia   (376 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast BC Canada
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.
Powell River is situated on the west coast of British Columbia, 142km (80 miles) northwest of Vancouver.
www.bigpacific.com   (757 words)

  
 Relocation Tours Launched on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sunshine Coast of BC (PRWEB) September 23, 2006 -- Lodestar Discovery Tours is celebrating the launch of their private, individualized Relocation Tours of the Sunshine Coast.
With the recent population boom on the Coast, the Loders realized that other people relocating to the Sunshine Coast either as full-time or part-time residents would be experiencing the same stress or facing the same unknowns as they did.
Then, the Relocation Team goes to work narrowing down the areas of the Sunshine Coast that fit the customer’s requirements and begins designing a private tour for up to 6 people of the desired neighbourhoods and amenities of the community.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/9/prweb441103.htm   (437 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
The Sunshine Coast benefits from a rain shadow cast by the Vancouver Island mountains, which catch most of the moisture coming in off the Pacific Ocean.
In winter, clouds regroup in the Coast Mountains to the east of the Sunshine Coast and provide sufficient precipitation in the form of snow to coat trails for cross-country skiing.
The Sunshine Coast is split into two portions on either side of Jervis Inlet.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=3996   (705 words)

  
 Real Estate Sunshine Coast British Columbia
The Sunshine Coast is located approximately 25 miles north of Vancouver.
The Sunshine Coast has an outstanding climate; an average of 334 frost free days, and receives less annual rainfall and more hours of sun than most regions in British Columbia.
The Sunshine Coast has an average of 231 sunshine days and 40 inches of rain.
www.sunshinecoast.ca /realtor/index.htm   (146 words)

  
 Things to Do in Vancouver - sunshine coast, sechelt, british columbia - a day trip
The Sunshine Coast, in fact, refers to a peninsula of land just north of Vancouver, which you get to by taking a BC Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale.
While a trip to the Sunshine Coast is definitely do-able in a day trip, we actually stayed overnight in a motel at Davis Bay.
Even though the Sunshine coast is technically on the mainland it feels like you're on Vancouver Island or one of the Gulf islands.
www.findfamilyfun.com /sunshine.htm   (1218 words)

  
 British Columbia's SUNSHINE COAST / Islandlike B.C. peninsula offers orcas, eagles, firs and food
Even when we were blond imps side by side on the banks of the Chilliwack River in British Columbia in the early 1960s with our $1.99 fishing rods, she would haul in buckets full of trout; I never caught a single one.
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   (2164 words)

  
 Map of the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
The Sunshine Coast of British Columbia lives up to its name.
With an annual total of between 1,400 and 2,400 hours of sunshine - that's an average of 4 to 6 hours per day, depending on where the measurements are taken - bright days outnumber gloomy ones by a wide margin.
Click for more information on the Sunshine Coast of BC.
www.britishcolumbia.com /Maps/?id=82   (71 words)

  
 TC - Pacific Region - News Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The port facilities are located on the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Northern B.C. Since 1997, the federal government has transferred over 30 regional port facilities into local hands in British Columbia.
"The Sunshine Coast Regional District, the Port Renfrew Community Dock Society, the Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation, the District of West Vancouver and Takla Trading Post Limited are to be congratulated for joining the move towards a new era of port management," said Mr.
The Sunshine Coast Regional District receives a contribution of $1,050,000 for repairs and ongoing maintenance at their seven port facilities.
www.tc.gc.ca /pacific/bcmedia/nr_elevenports_072601.htm   (513 words)

  
 Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia
Cedars Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Gibsons, BC on the Sunshine Coast - Comfort and great facilities means you won't find a nicer place to stay on the Sunshine Coast in the Gibsons area.
When at work on the Sunshine Coast you need a hotel that's convenient, quiet and caters to the corporate client.
When at play on the Sunshine Coast you need a hotel that knows how to cater to your family and kids.
www.thecedarsinn.com   (221 words)

  
 Map of the Sunshine Coast Resorts and Regions of British Columbia Canada
Located on the western coast of BC off of the northernmost end of highway 101.
Mission Vacation Rentals - Mission is located near the coast of BC in the lower mainland ten minutes from Abbotsford, the Trans Canada Hwy and the US border.
Sechelt Accommodations - Located in the center of the lower Sunshine Coast on a land bridge between the waters of Georgia Strait and the Sechelt Inlet.
www.ownerdirect.com /map/ca/bc/bc-sunshine-coast-map.htm   (958 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Cabin Rentals BC cottage rental vacation rentals British Columbia holiday resort camping kayaking fishing
Tzoonie Outdoor Adventures Sunshine Coast cabin rentals are located on a remote shore of the "Inland Sea" in coastal British Columbia.
Nestled in a rainforest on the Sunshine Coast just north of Vancouver, BC and surrounded by coastal mountains, alpine meadows, streams and lakes, you will find no other place quite like Tzoonie in the world.
Tzoonie's central location on the Sunshine Coast near Sechelt, BC makes it a prime destination for visitors from around the world.
www.tzoonie.com   (289 words)

  
 Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada - General Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Powell River Region is located on the Sunshine Coast of the British Columbia mainland 135 km (88 miles) Northwest of Vancouver.
The Powell River region of the Sunshine Coast is a year round sea to mountain recreation area and is quickly becoming the place to live and retire for residents from around the world.
BC Ferries connects the Upper Sunshine Coast to the provincial highways system via Westview and Saltery Bay Terminals providing regular scheduled service between the Lower Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.
www.discoverpowellriver.com /visitors/generalprinfo.html   (1690 words)

  
 Saltwater Fishing on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia
Saltwater Fishing on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia
From the town of Gibsons on the most southernly border of the Sunshine Coast to Powell River and Lund on the northern border, this area offers spectacular scenery, fine accommodations, services, launch facilities, as well as good fishing action.
Sunshine Coast Resort - Experience the Sunshine Coast's natural beauty and unique maritime atmosphere.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/angling/saltwater/south/suncoast.phtml   (396 words)

  
 Vacation townhouse on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Set in beautiful surroundings with a fantastic view, our deluxe townhouse at Secret Cove on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is only two hours by car and ferry from Vancouver.
It is one of the largest units in the Jolly Roger Resort which consists of 30 individually owned condos, a marina and a seasonally heated pool.
There are three affordable golf courses on the Coast and beaches, islands, lakes, hiking and mountain bike trails to explore.
www.sunshinecoastcondo.com /index.htm   (240 words)

  
 Campgrounds on the BC Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
There are three major provincial campgrounds located along the Sunshine Coast.
Two of them are on the southern portion of the Sunshine Coast.
Okeover Arm Provincial Park, near Lund on the northern Sunshine Coast, is another small campground frequented by paddlers.
www.vanderhoofbc.com /recreation/?id=206   (674 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Accommodations - British Columbia Holiday Homes, Apartments and Condo Vacation Renta
Rent a vacation rental home on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.
This region is located northwest of Vancouver, and receives between 1,400 and 2,400 hours of sunshine per year.
Sunshine Coast Accommodations - Greater Vancouver Accommodations - Gulf Islands Accommodation - Accommodation in Whistler BC
www.ownerdirect.com /lodging/canada/britishcolumbia/sunshinecoast.htm   (413 words)

  
 Lund Vacation Rentals, holiday accommodations in British Columbia's Sunshine Coast and area.
The tiny harbourside community of Lund (population 80) is the gateway to Desolation Sound’s coast inlets and islands.
Lund is located on Highway 101, 26km north of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast.
Lund can be reached from Vancouver in the south (a six-hour journey) by catching a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, driving from Langdale to Earls Cove on Highway 101, and catching another ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay.
www.sunshinecoastrentals.com /towns/lund.htm   (445 words)

  
 Sunshine Coast Accommodation British Columbia Canada - Condominium
Sunshine Coast Accommodation British Columbia Canada - Condominium
Private, quiet with a separate entrance, "Above the Cove" is an end unit at ground level overlooking Secret Cove with a stunning view of Malispina Strait across to Buccaneer Bay, The Thormanby Islands and beyond to the mountains of Vancouver Island.
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www.vrbo.com /45336   (571 words)

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