Travel Reference
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Sunshine Coast
Stretching from Langdale to Lund along Hwy 101, the Sunshine Coast has an independ-
ent, island-like mentality that belies the fact that it's only a 40-minute ferry ride from West
Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay. It's an easy region to explore, and there are plenty of activit-
ies to keep things lively, from kayaking to artists' studios. See Sunshine Coast Tourism
( www.sunshinecoastcanada.com ) for information.
Getting There & Around
BC Ferries ( www.bcferries.com ) services arrive at Langdale, 6km northeast of Gibsons,
from West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay (passenger/vehicle $14.50/49, 40 minutes, eight
daily).
Sunshine Coast Transit System ( www.busonline.ca ; adult/child $2.25/1.75) runs buses
from the ferry terminal into Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Sechelt.
Malaspina Coach Lines ( www.malaspinacoach.com ) buses arrive daily from Vancouver,
via the ferry, in Gibsons ($35, two hours), Sechelt ($45, three hours) and Powell River
($66, five to six hours). Rates include ferry fares.
Gibsons
Your first port of call after docking in Langdale and driving on to town, Gibsons' pretty
waterfront strip is named Gibsons Landing and it's a rainbow of painted wooden buildings
perched over the marina. Drop by the visitor center (
866-222-3806, 604-886-2374;
www.gibsonschamber.com ; 417 Marine Dr;
9am-5pm Jul & Aug, reduced hours low season) for
information.
Putter around the rows of galleries and artisan stores here, especially along Marine Dr
and Molly's Lane. Be sure to drop into the Gibsons Public Art Gallery
( www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca ; 431 Marine Dr; 11am-4pm Thu-Mon) , where monthly exhibi-
tions showcase local artists - check the website for show openings.
Your best bet for a sleepover is the lovely Bonniebrook Lodge (
604-886-2887;
www.bonniebrook.com ; 1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade; d from $200;
) , a historic wood-built
inn overlooking a quiet waterfront stretch.
Dining-wise, gourmet-seafood fans shouldn't miss Smitty's Oyster House
( www.smittysoysterhouse.com ; 643 School Rd; mains $9-23;
noon-late Tue-Sat, till 8pm Sun) ,
 
 
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