About the Sunshine Coast

Short term rentals - sCRD

Posted on Mar 17, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


At its February 13th meeting, Sunshine Coast Regional District directors decided to move away from allowing temporary use permits for short-term rentals with offsite managers.

According to the Coast Reporter, this change means short-term rentals with no on-site management are essentially banned in rural areas "unless owners get permission through a...

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Francis point provincial park

Posted on Feb 15, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


Francis Point Provincial Park in Madeira Park is part park and part ecological reserve. The reserve is closed to the public due to the sensitivity of the ecosystem, but there are nearly 73 hectares of public park land for you to enjoy.

A short path takes you to Middle Bay where a choice awaits. Choose the path to the right and you'll soon arrive at...

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The History of Valentine's Day

Posted on Feb 10, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


The original mid-February celebration of love was a fertility festival which honoured the Roman god of agriculture. Like many of our modern holidays, this pagan merrymaking was later rebranded, and is now referred to as Valentine's Day.

Named after not one but TWO saints called Valentinus, the re-imagined celebration was more pope-y than love-y unti...

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Grey weather tips

Posted on Jan 18, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


Despite its name, winters on BC's Sunshine Coast can be rainy and overcast. Here are some tips on getting yourself through our greyest days.

First off, be active! Play pickleball, badminton, or hockey or take the shuttle to Dakota Ridge for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Or go for a walk in the rain and focus on how much you’ll enjoy your hot...

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Tours of Exploration & Sunshine Coast Lavender Farm

Posted on Jan 12, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


BC's Sunshine Coast is home to many successful small businesses. Here are two that make our community a better place to live.

Catherine Evans has owned and operated Tours of Exploration since 1986. Tours of Exploration provides carefully planned adventure travel around the world as well as in Canada. Away from her business, Catherine enjoys hiking w...

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Pender Hill

Posted on Jan 05, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast


Pender Hill is a "must do" trail on BC’s Sunshine Coast. A short 30-minute hike will reward you with spectacular ocean views!

The trailhead is found in Garden Bay which is 45 minutes north of Sechelt. Once at the trail, you'll find a well-worn, uphill path that winds through forested land and lush, mossy vegetation.

There are a couple of short, steep...

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