One of my best friends recently made the move from Vancouver to the Sunshine Coast, which means I have an excuse to get out of Vancouver and enjoy the quiet Coast every now and then. Last weekend my friend Tim and I made our way to Gibsons a day of outdoor adventures.
Morning ferry to the Sunshine Coast.
We hopped on an early ferry to the Coast on Saturday morning. It was a beautiful, crisp morning so we tried to enjoy the view from outside until our hands were frozen from taking so many pictures. Once we made it to the Coast, we made a pitstop at my friend Nick’s place and headed to the Gumboot Restaurant in Roberts Creek for an incredible lunch.
Our plan for the day was to head to Skookumchuck Narrows for a day hike, but it was absolutely FREEZING out so our day hike turned into a quick 20 minute walk along a creek! Because we wanted to enjoy the nature on the Coast, we made a number of pitstops on the way back to my friends place.
Coastal roads.
Tim and Nick at Smugglers Cove.
Dusk at Smugglers Cove.
We hit Davis Bay just in time to catch a beautiful west coast sunset. The light was incredible and it was such a peaceful place to watch the sun set. One of the great things about the Sunshine Coast is that it is not a big tourist destination so you are able to enjoy the outdoors without a lot of people around!
Capturing the sunset.
Normally I am the one snapping photos, but I decided to get in front of the lens because the lighting was too good!
On Sunday, we woke up early so we could enjoy breakfast at the Waterfront Restaurant and have a walk along Roberts Creek before we had to hop on the ferry back to Vancouver. It was an awesome weekend and I am already looking forward to my next trip to the Coast in January.
Roberts Creek.
Have you traveled to the Sunshine Coat before? What outdoor activities did you do while you were there? I’m always looking for suggestions of new places to explore!
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