Rachelle's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Atop of Soames hill are several beautiful view points overlooking Gibsons marina, Keats and Bowen Island. There is also an off-leash dog park and trails at Chamberlin rd., Gibsons. From there, you can walk
down Esperanza rd., or along the trails towards Soames hill. It’s a much shorter distance up the hill when taking the stairs to the left. About a 15 min hike one way.
93 locals recommend
Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdAtop of Soames hill are several beautiful view points overlooking Gibsons marina, Keats and Bowen Island. There is also an off-leash dog park and trails at Chamberlin rd., Gibsons. From there, you can walk
down Esperanza rd., or along the trails towards Soames hill. It’s a much shorter distance up the hill when taking the stairs to the left. About a 15 min hike one way.
Food scene
Gourmet burgers using locally sourced ingredients. Take out only and eat outdoors picnic style on the covered deck.
The entrance is across from the General store, not to be confused with the cafe. The cafe is great too!
100 locals recommend
The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdGourmet burgers using locally sourced ingredients. Take out only and eat outdoors picnic style on the covered deck.
The entrance is across from the General store, not to be confused with the cafe. The cafe is great too!
Tasty, fresh caught fish and chips. On the upper side of the highway, on Roberts Creek Rd. Open seasonally for take out.
43 locals recommend
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdTasty, fresh caught fish and chips. On the upper side of the highway, on Roberts Creek Rd. Open seasonally for take out.
Great coffee, gluten free food options and lots of tasty treats, soups and fresh baked bread. Open mic nights and music jams.
91 locals recommend
The Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdGreat coffee, gluten free food options and lots of tasty treats, soups and fresh baked bread. Open mic nights and music jams.
This restaurant is famous for being in the longest running tv show. Enjoy the harbour views from here and explore Gibsons waterfront with its many quaint stores, the sea walk, marina and pier from here.
81 locals recommend
Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdThis restaurant is famous for being in the longest running tv show. Enjoy the harbour views from here and explore Gibsons waterfront with its many quaint stores, the sea walk, marina and pier from here.
Great atmosphere, amazing food and cozy outdoor seating with individual fireplaces.
26 locals recommend
The Barefoot Gecko Cantina Mexicana
444 Gower Point RdGreat atmosphere, amazing food and cozy outdoor seating with individual fireplaces.
Favourite Beaches
Also nicknamed Flume beach. There is a grassy field and half a dozen picnic tables, water and a public toilet. At low tide, this beach turns into a huge sandy beach. You’ll spot White Islets from here. Easy to on/offload paddle boards or kayaks, as there is a road going down close to the water.
7 locals recommend
Roberts Creek Provincial Park Picnic Ground
Also nicknamed Flume beach. There is a grassy field and half a dozen picnic tables, water and a public toilet. At low tide, this beach turns into a huge sandy beach. You’ll spot White Islets from here. Easy to on/offload paddle boards or kayaks, as there is a road going down close to the water.
This is where the yearly mandala painting happens. There is a long pier to stroll on and the beach has lots of logs to sit on or find shelter in between. The beach is great for swimming too,
38 locals recommend
Roberts Creek Pier
999 Roberts Creek RoadThis is where the yearly mandala painting happens. There is a long pier to stroll on and the beach has lots of logs to sit on or find shelter in between. The beach is great for swimming too,
A large, sandy beach when the tide is out. It has a public bathroom/ changing area. Walk along the sea wall and enjoy the sunset from the cafe or one of the restaurants across from the pier.
19 locals recommend
Davis Bay
A large, sandy beach when the tide is out. It has a public bathroom/ changing area. Walk along the sea wall and enjoy the sunset from the cafe or one of the restaurants across from the pier.
This may be one of the largest sandy beaches on the Coast, at low tide. Many people enjoy walking or cycling on the esplanade that stretches over a Kilometer along the beach.
41 locals recommend
Bonniebrook Beach
This may be one of the largest sandy beaches on the Coast, at low tide. Many people enjoy walking or cycling on the esplanade that stretches over a Kilometer along the beach.
This lake access is worth the 45 min drive from Roberts Creek. The sandy beach turns the fresh lake water into a turquoise colour rivalling Hawaiian waters. The lake is more temperate to swim in than the ocean. It’s a small beach access and it’s popular for good reason, so maybe go early to find the best shady spots. There is a toilet facility and picnic tables.
15 locals recommend
Dan Bosch Park
15555 Sunshine Coast HwyThis lake access is worth the 45 min drive from Roberts Creek. The sandy beach turns the fresh lake water into a turquoise colour rivalling Hawaiian waters. The lake is more temperate to swim in than the ocean. It’s a small beach access and it’s popular for good reason, so maybe go early to find the best shady spots. There is a toilet facility and picnic tables.
Favourite hikes
One of my personal favourite hiking areas for it’s beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. There is also a playground and a soccer field at the park entrance.
128 locals recommend
Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyOne of my personal favourite hiking areas for it’s beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. There is also a playground and a soccer field at the park entrance.
A beautiful hike over bridges and along turquoise blue waters, coves and islets. Hiking is about 2.5 hrs return.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
A beautiful hike over bridges and along turquoise blue waters, coves and islets. Hiking is about 2.5 hrs return.
A great Oceanside hike without many treed areas. Pack some sun protection for those brighter days. It’s 1.2 km one way.
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
A great Oceanside hike without many treed areas. Pack some sun protection for those brighter days. It’s 1.2 km one way.
Brewery
Locally brewed craft beer. Great, big patio upstairs with heaters for chillier nights.
107 locals recommend
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnLocally brewed craft beer. Great, big patio upstairs with heaters for chillier nights.
Locally brewed craft beer. Family friendly farmstead. Your dog is welcome, if leashed and if they stay with you outside. There are picnic tables.
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Locally brewed craft beer. Family friendly farmstead. Your dog is welcome, if leashed and if they stay with you outside. There are picnic tables.
Locally brewed craft beer. This place is popular for their rock and roll bingo nights. Delicious fish tacos and other eats.
86 locals recommend
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayLocally brewed craft beer. This place is popular for their rock and roll bingo nights. Delicious fish tacos and other eats.
Farmer’s markets
Saturdays 9am-2:30pm. Rain or Shine! On Cowrie Rd, Sechelt.
46 locals recommend
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StSaturdays 9am-2:30pm. Rain or Shine! On Cowrie Rd, Sechelt.
Shop local vendors while covered from the elements. Explore the aquarium with native species that are collected and released.
86 locals recommend
Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdShop local vendors while covered from the elements. Explore the aquarium with native species that are collected and released.
Mountain biking
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty Road