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Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island

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Sunshine Coast, Vancouver IslandPhoto (c) Flickr
If you are looking for the perfect getaway then make sure you visit the Sunshine Coast where you can enjoy tours, fishing, beach combing and mountain biking. Art enthusiasts enjoy yearly festivals such as the Hackett Park Craft Fair and the Fibre Arts Festival. The Sunshine Coast is made up of the Sechelt, Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay, Earls Cove, Pender Harbour and Roberts Creek. There are tons of activities to get involved with and many things to see such as the Skookumchuck Rapids and the Princess Louisa Inlet.

Known as a hot spot for romantic vacations, the Sunshine Coast is located just North West of Vancouver. If you are visiting you can stay at one of the many hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages, family resorts or inns that are available. You can catch a ferry from Horseshoe Bay that will get you there in approximately 40 minutes. One of the best times to visit this destination is in the summer months.

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