We found a beautiful little area in Sechelt on the sunshine coast of British Columbia Canada.
Sechelt, BC, is a beautiful seaside town located right in the heart of Canada’s Sunshine Coast. The name Sechelt comes from the Indigenous shíshálh Nation word ch’atlich, which means “a place of shelter from the sea”. This charming town sits on a narrow strip of land with water on both sides. It has the salty Salish Sea on one side and the calm Sechelt Inlet on the other.
Whether you love quiet beaches, deep green forests, or local art, Sechelt is the perfect place to escape the busy city.
🌲 Top Things to Do in Sechelt
Explore the Great Outdoors
Hidden Grove
Walk through ancient giant trees. The Hidden Grove trails are wide and easy to walk. Some are even wheelchair accessible.
Sechelt Inlet
Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC
This is a dream spot for paddling. Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the quiet water and see marine wildlife.
Davis Bay
Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC
Take a slow walk along the seawall. Walk out onto the long wooden pier to watch the sunset. You might even spot some starfish or seals!
Coast Gravity Park
If you love mountain biking, this world-class park is built just for riders.
Soak Up the Local Culture
- tems swiya Museum: Learn about the thousands of years of Indigenous history on the coast. Run by the shíshálh Nation, the museum features ancient cedar baskets and unique digital history exhibits.
- Downtown Art Galleries: Sechelt has a huge community of artists. Stroll down Cowrie Street to look at local art studios, public murals, and hand-made gifts.
🍽️ Where to Eat and Drink
You can find great, fresh tastes all over town. Here are a few local favourites to check out:
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay Rd
Sit outside in a beautiful apple orchard. You can taste fresh, cold craft cider made right on the farm.
The Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie St #1
The perfect morning stop in downtown Sechelt. They serve up great coffee and delicious, flaky pastries.
The Lighthouse Pub
5764 Wharf Ave
Located right on the water at Porpoise Bay. Grab a seat on the deck to watch the float-planes land while eating fresh seafood chowder. one of our favorite places
🚗 How to Get There
Getting to Sechelt is half the fun! There are two main ways to travel from Vancouver:
- The Scenic Ferry: Take a beautiful 40-minute BC Ferries ride from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. From there, enjoy a pretty 30-minute drive up Highway 101.
- The Quick Floatplane: For an amazing view, catch a seaplane from downtown Vancouver. You will land right in Sechelt in just 20 minutes!
