Sunshine Coast Tourist Guide 2022-Explore

The Fran Miller, Daria Anico, Real Estate Group. Life on the Coast is your opportunity to focus on what’s important in life.  A home is the Heart of it all.   It has to multi-function. Your Perfect Home has to work for you in all aspects – affordability, location, functionality for where you and your family are in life, and definitely as an investment for your future. You need someone that takes your particular needs into account. Whether you are a first time buyer or a sophisticated investor- you need someone willing to investigate all the options out there, with an ear to the ground to hear what new is coming up – before it does, to know when to jump at a great opportunity and how to negotiate each transaction to make it work for you.

After more than 40 years of individual sales experience, Joel O’Reilly and Denise Brynelsen decided to become partners, drafting a business plan for a Real Estate venture that would emphasize a service-oriented philosophy, positive teamwork, and a more customized approach to Buyers and Sellers. The business plan resulted in the launch of “The Brynelsen O’Reilly Group,” and the success story has been growing ever since. Consistently awarded the most prestigious awards in the business, including the Royal LePage Chairmans Club Diamond Award and the Real Estate Boards Medallion Club membership. The last 12 consecutive years, they have been the #1 Realtors on the Sunshine Coast based on dollar volume sales (MLS), residential-detached home sales.

Experience the Sunshine Coast from above with flights to both Sechelt and Powell River. Harbour Air Seaplanes is the shortcut and the scenic route with 20-minute direct flights between Sechelt and Nanaimo, Richmond or Downtown Vancouver and 40-minute flights between Powell River and Downtown Vancouver. Quick, convenient, and spectacularly scenic, travelling by seaplane is an incredible way to see where the city, the water and the mountains meet. A must-do west coast experience.

Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Sunshine Coast British Columbia is a romantic getaway, a seaside vacation with close friends or a retreat with your colleagues to energize and refocus. There are many reasons to seek out beautiful places. Find beauty and relaxation at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. Stroll their forest boardwalk, dine in their beautiful restaurant overlooking Georgia Strait or relax on the wide lawns above the cove. Time slows down to almost nothing in their oceanfront haven. Go there for an evening dinner, to stay the weekend or book a special package: Premium Elopement Package, Two Night All Season Fling Package, Romance Package, Celebration Package Choose Rockwater for your full wedding event from elopement to a wedding ceremony, to family accommodation, and finally to your special honeymoon destination.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District operates and maintains five recreation facilities located in Pender Harbour, Sechelt, and Gibsons. on the Sunshine Coast that provides a space to learn, play, be safe and have fun.   Visit a recreation facility in your community. From indoor pools to fitness centres, to arenas—there is something for you.

Painted Boat Resort Spa Marina is ideally suited for your weekend getaway, workcation, special event or retreat. They have 31 spacious waterfront villas, that offer a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, deck and BBQ, everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The Spa at Painted Boat Resort delivers an ultimate escape by combining soothing natural spa treatments with the relaxing atmosphere and cascading waterfall in their Spa Serenity Garden. Experience this world-class spa set in natural splendour. The Harbour Room and Lagoon Restaurant are perfect venues for Weddings, Corporate retreats and Family special events. Their professional team caters to small events (maximum 40 guests) with menus that can be adapted to suit all your guests. They provide seasonal West Coast cuisine with an international twist and focus on fresh, locally sourced products in season. Accessible in two hours by ferry/car or just 20-minutes by seaplane from Vancouver, Painted Boat Resort Spa Marina offers the feeling of remoteness, while still having the convenience of a quick return, if required. The Spa at Painted Boat delivers an ultimate escape by combining soothing natural spa treatments with the relaxing atmosphere and calming waters of their Spa Serenity Garden. Experience this world-class spa set in natural splendour. The Harbour Room and Lagoon Restaurant are perfect venues for family, group, or corporate events. Their professional team caters to small to large events with menus to suit all your guests. They provide seasonal west coast menus with an international twist and focus on fresh, locally sourced products in season. Accessible in two hours by ferry/car or just 20-minutes by float-plane from Vancouver, Painted Boat offers the feeling of remoteness, while still having the convenience of a quick return, if required. They acknowledge that they are honoured to live work on the traditional, unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation.

Artist-designer Sabina Hill creates an immersive experience for art, design, and nature enthusiasts. Located on the waterfront in beautiful Pender Harbour, make an appointment to visit Sabina’s Live-in gallery and studio and stay as a guest in the fully self-contained Sea Forest Suite. Collectors, clients and guests can experience Sabina’s architecture, interior, and landscape design, artwork, and installations. The fully self-contained private waterfront suite is located on the lower house level. One or two ensuited bedrooms are available. During your stay, you can meet Sabina and live with her evolving portfolio while enjoying the splendour of the natural surroundings.

Located on an oceanfront property in Egmont facing onto Sechelt inlet the lodge is remote but easily accessible. For over twenty years West Coast Wilderness Lodge has been offering engaging outdoor experiences, welcoming accommodations, and west coast-inspired dining with one of the best views in BC. Partnered with the amazing team at the Egmont Adventure Centre there is a range of tours to get you out on the water.  

The Beach Gardens Resort Marina is the premier wedding and event destination on the Sunshine Coast! Celebrations at the Beach Gardens Resort are spectacular! – if you can imagine it, they can create it! Their private event rooms welcome all weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings – from intimate parties for two to large weddings of up to two hundred. Their private Pow-Wow Room is located on the back of the reception area offering sweeping views of Malaspina Strait and Texada Island. The perfect backdrop for your big day. Every room at Beach Gardens Resort offers an unparalleled panoramic ocean view with tasteful furnishings and a private balcony. Beach Gardens Resort Marina is just a four-hour car + ferry trip or 30-minute flight from downtown Vancouver.

With exceptional food, gracious service, and anticipation of your every need, Powell River Town Centre Hotel is the ideal location for your big day. Leave the details to their professional and friendly staff, so that your wedding is stress-free, and perfect in every way. The Town Centre Hotel offers two ceremony venues; outdoors in the private courtyard or indoors in their event ballroom. Whether you require a full food menu, an array of hearty lunches, light snacks, or coffee and tea, their on-site catering is available for you! Located in the heart of the city on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Powell River Town Centre Hotel is conveniently close to shopping, transportation, and recreation and offers TC’s Pub and The Garden Court Restaurant for your enjoyment and convenience during your stay.

Experience the Sunshine Coast from above with flights to both Sechelt and Powell River. Harbour Air Seaplanes is the shortcut and the scenic route with 20-minute direct flights between Sechelt and Nanaimo, Richmond or Downtown Vancouver and 40-minute flights between Powell River and Downtown Vancouver. Quick, convenient, and spectacularly scenic, travelling by seaplane is an incredible way to see where the city, the water and the mountains meet. A must-do west coast experience.