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The incredible Skookumchuck Narrows on the Sunshine Coast BC!

by Hannah Kacary Lower Sunshine Coast

If there's one thing you should do when visiting BC's Sunshine Coast it's to visit the Skookumchuck Narrows. Twice a day the waters become rapids which people kayak on. The rapids are huge and seriously impressive. You get to the rapid area after an easy hike through the forest. About the Skookumchuck Narrows The narrows form part of the Sechelt Provincial forest which covers over 123 hectares and has plenty of trails to explore. The ...

Hiking up Soames Hill on the Sunshine Coast, BC

by Hannah Kacary Lower Sunshine Coast

When you get off the ferry at Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast one of the closest hikes is Soames Hill. This 2.6km loop, located in Shirley Macey Park, gives you great views across to the mainland and of Keats Island. It's pretty easy to begin with but finishes with a lot of stairs. The hike up to the top of Soames Hill is pretty similar to hiking Pender Hill in terms of difficulty. But, since ...

Hiking up Pender Hill

by Hannah Kacary Lower Sunshine Coast

If you're travelling up the Sunshine Coast make sure you leave time for a couple of hikes. Pender Hill will only take about an hour in total and the views of Hotel Lake and beyond are well worth it. Hiking to Pender Hill From the parking area you'll see a small trail and a sign which points you off up into the forest. The trail quickly begins to climb and becomes steeper and steeper. There ...

What to do on the Sunshine Coast BC

by Hannah Kacary Lower Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is surprisingly close to downtown Vancouver. Just a 40 minute ferry across from Horseshoe Bay and you’re on the Sunshine Coast where everything moves a little slower and there are lakes and provincial parks all over the place. We spent our Easter weekend exploring the Sunshine Coast and I’m sure we’ll be back for more exploring since it’s so easy to get to from Vancouver. Another bonus is that it’s not only ...

How to stay bear safe while adventuring

by Hannah Kacary

The bears are waking up from hibernation as we speak. And, after months of sleeping they're pretty skinny and hungry. The Grouse Mountain bears woke up a few weeks ago and those in the wild are beginning to be seen out and about too. Whilst most bears stay away from humans, it's a good idea to be prepared and know what to do should you encounter a bear in the wild. Here are a few ...