Sechelt Guidebook
Beaches and Lakes
Porpoise Bay is a popular nearby family-friendly beach with warm waters
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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
6428 Marmot RdPorpoise Bay is a popular nearby family-friendly beach with warm waters
Gorgeous swimming lake up the highway (45 minutes from the house) with a few access points. For the closest lake (but on the highway), check out Trout Lake which is only 15 minutes from the house.
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Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast HwyGorgeous swimming lake up the highway (45 minutes from the house) with a few access points. For the closest lake (but on the highway), check out Trout Lake which is only 15 minutes from the house.
Lovely nearby swimming beach with trails throughout the park
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Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadLovely nearby swimming beach with trails throughout the park
Hiking
One of our favourite easy hikes - 1-1.5 hours return through wetlands to a rugged inlet and coast. 20-25 minute drive away from the house
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Parque Provincial Marinho da Enseada do Contrabandista
One of our favourite easy hikes - 1-1.5 hours return through wetlands to a rugged inlet and coast. 20-25 minute drive away from the house
Kinnikinnick is steps from the house and offers lots of winding trails. Download AllTrails for a complete map and to show the two access points near our house - you'll find one at the top/end of the cul-de-sac and the other if you turn left on Fairway and walk up the first gravel road on your left.
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Kinnikinnick Park
Lighthouse AvenueKinnikinnick is steps from the house and offers lots of winding trails. Download AllTrails for a complete map and to show the two access points near our house - you'll find one at the top/end of the cul-de-sac and the other if you turn left on Fairway and walk up the first gravel road on your left.
Tetrahedron Provincial Park is about a 45-minute drive from the house up Sechelt Inlet. The park has a large trail network and lake circuit - beautiful hiking in the summer and backcountry skiing in the winter. Makes for a good full-day or half-day hike.
(Note - not dog friendly. Check out nearby Mt Richardson for dog-friendly hiking)
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Tetrahedron Provincial Park
Tetrahedron Provincial Park is about a 45-minute drive from the house up Sechelt Inlet. The park has a large trail network and lake circuit - beautiful hiking in the summer and backcountry skiing in the winter. Makes for a good full-day or half-day hike.
(Note - not dog friendly. Check out nearby Mt Richardson for dog-friendly hiking)
Sightseeing
At the bottom of the hill (5-7 minute walk) is a small marina with two beaches with views up Sechelt Inlet. You can make the walk a 25-minute loop by heading up the staircase by the paddleboards/kayaks and following the right-of-way along the top of the bank.
Harbour Way
Harbour WayAt the bottom of the hill (5-7 minute walk) is a small marina with two beaches with views up Sechelt Inlet. You can make the walk a 25-minute loop by heading up the staircase by the paddleboards/kayaks and following the right-of-way along the top of the bank.
This kayak rental is conveniently located a few minutes from the house and next to the Lighthouse Pub.
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Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdThis kayak rental is conveniently located a few minutes from the house and next to the Lighthouse Pub.
Weekly local market - Saturday mornings
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Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StWeekly local market - Saturday mornings
Food scene
This is our favourite restaurant in Sechelt and the place to be on a weekend evening - they have a great sunny patio and funky interior decor.
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El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StThis is our favourite restaurant in Sechelt and the place to be on a weekend evening - they have a great sunny patio and funky interior decor.
This is a great restaurant with awesome food and beautiful ocean views.
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The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyThis is a great restaurant with awesome food and beautiful ocean views.
The Lighthouse Pub is a 4-minute drive away and overlooks Sechelt Inlet where Harbour Air flights come in and out. A fun place to end an outdoor day!
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Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveThe Lighthouse Pub is a 4-minute drive away and overlooks Sechelt Inlet where Harbour Air flights come in and out. A fun place to end an outdoor day!
Local farm-style cidery with indoor and outdoor seating. We've been told dogs are welcome outside!
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The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadLocal farm-style cidery with indoor and outdoor seating. We've been told dogs are welcome outside!
Mountain biking
Coast Gravity is a bike park with shuttles up the mountain. The park offers rentals and lessons.
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Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadCoast Gravity is a bike park with shuttles up the mountain. The park offers rentals and lessons.
Rainy day activities
Strait Up Climbing - Indoor Rock Gym
5590 Wharf AveThe Hangar Climbing Lounge Ltd.
5824 Sechelt Inlet RdSechelt Aquatic Centre
5500 Shorncliffe Ave