Description
- Visit the major landmarks and hidden gems at Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island east coast at a leisure pace.
- Enjoy a 4-day unique experience that brings you close to nature and culture of Pacific Northwest
Itinerary
Day 1
Vancouver – Sunshine Coast 
Highlights of the day:
- Take the BC ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Ferry terminal at the Sunshine Coast, enjoying a 40-minute trip of beautiful scenery.
- Explore Gibsons Landing. Down the hill against the ocean, Gibson’s Landing is the busiest place on Sunshine Coast for local food and cultures. Take a walk along the long pier, stroll along the waterfront walkway, or wander along Marine Drive to discover lots of cute shops, art galleries and local craft beers.
- Check out the variety of local painting, pottery, and other arts studios and galleries in Roberts Creek.
- Explore Downtown Sechelt and Learn about Indigenous Culture.
- Paddle from Porpoise Bay Provincial Park in the summer or go skiing or snowshoeing at Dakota Ridge in the winter.
- MEALS: Lunch & Dinner
- ACCOMMODATION: Bella Beach Inn or similar
Day 2
Sunshine Coast – Powell River
Highlights of the day:
- Explore Halfmoon Bay and hike to Smuggler’s Cove, one of the most scenic places in this area.
- Paddle at the Pender Harbour
- Go hiking in Egmont and see the tidal rapids and whirlpools at Skookumchuck Narrows, one of the most popular things to do on the Sunshine Coast.
- Take a ferry from Earls Cove to Powell River, exploring the Historic Townsite District.
- MEALS: Lunch & Dinner
- ACCOMMODATION: Old Court House Inn or similar
Day 3
Powell River – Nanaimo
Highlights of the day:
- Walk on the white sand beach at the Savary Island through Lund by water taxi.
- Take a BC ferry from Powell River to Comox on Vancouver Island.
- Visit Cumberland Museum and Archives to learn the history of Canada’s largest Chinese communities established 1888 at this used-to-be coal-mining town.
- Visit Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
- Go shopping at the famous Parkville Farms & Farmers Markets
- Arrive Nanaimo, explore the Nanaimo Bar Trail in the evening.
- MEALS: Lunch & Dinner
- ACCOMMODATION:Best Western Dorchester Hotel or similar
Day 4
Nanaimo – Vancouver
Highlights of the day:
- Discover downtown Nanaimo, exploring quaint shops, heritage buildings, culinary experiences and attend an event in Diana Krall Plaza or the Old City Quarter historical district.
- Join a whale watching tour to experience the wonder of the ocean.
- Take the BC ferry back to Vancouver.
