Teyden's Sunshine Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is one of my favourite hiking spots in the Sunshine Coast. It is absolutely breathtaking and only 1 hour round trip hike, with gorgeous bright blue and green water. The history of this park is in its name! It used to be an area where they would smuggle migrants in who escaped from the US during prohibition. Because of the shape of the cove, it made it possible to hide boats, etc.
It's a 28 minute drive however well worth it! It's in Halfmoon Bay.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
This is one of my favourite hiking spots in the Sunshine Coast. It is absolutely breathtaking and only 1 hour round trip hike, with gorgeous bright blue and green water. The history of this park is in its name! It used to be an area where they would smuggle migrants in who escaped from the US during prohibition. Because of the shape of the cove, it made it possible to hide boats, etc.
It's a 28 minute drive however well worth it! It's in Halfmoon Bay.
Very cool spot to view a natural whirlpool where surfers can do stationary surfing. It's a one hour hike in (2 hour round trip) from the trailhead. Lovely and relaxed hike and is a major attraction.
7 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows
Very cool spot to view a natural whirlpool where surfers can do stationary surfing. It's a one hour hike in (2 hour round trip) from the trailhead. Lovely and relaxed hike and is a major attraction.
Nearby forest hike that has a few valley views of the sunshine coast. Nice place to check out old growth trees and wildlife. It's a 27 minute walk from the cabin or a 5 minute drive, and has a few short hikes within.
48 locals recommend
Hidden Grove
7000 Sechelt Inlet RdNearby forest hike that has a few valley views of the sunshine coast. Nice place to check out old growth trees and wildlife. It's a 27 minute walk from the cabin or a 5 minute drive, and has a few short hikes within.
Gorgeous oceanside park in the town of Sechelt, near the shops, with a nice walking path that is very dog friendly and nice views. It is a very peaceful area. I'd advise to get dinner or lunch in Sechelt and take a nice walk from end to end at the park.
8 locals recommend
Snickett Park
5440 Shorncliffe AveGorgeous oceanside park in the town of Sechelt, near the shops, with a nice walking path that is very dog friendly and nice views. It is a very peaceful area. I'd advise to get dinner or lunch in Sechelt and take a nice walk from end to end at the park.
Close by boat launch and mini beach that is a 10 minute walk from the cabin. It has a view of the Sechelt inlet and has a small park and picnic area.
Sandy Hook Park
6009 Ark RdClose by boat launch and mini beach that is a 10 minute walk from the cabin. It has a view of the Sechelt inlet and has a small park and picnic area.
Lovely hike to a waterfall within 5 minutes driving distance from the cabin.
It's available on All Trails as Burnett Falls Trail.
21 locals recommend
Burnett Falls Park
5332 Burnett RdLovely hike to a waterfall within 5 minutes driving distance from the cabin.
It's available on All Trails as Burnett Falls Trail.
Very kid and family friendly hike to a nearby waterfall. Please find it on All Trails for directions!
8 locals recommend
Chapman Falls
9900 Reservoir RdVery kid and family friendly hike to a nearby waterfall. Please find it on All Trails for directions!
Activity
Kayaking, paddle boarding or canoeing in the gorgeous Sechelt Inlet. This rental spot is a 5 minute drive away and rentals start at $26 per hour.
37 locals recommend
Pedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdKayaking, paddle boarding or canoeing in the gorgeous Sechelt Inlet. This rental spot is a 5 minute drive away and rentals start at $26 per hour.
For the avid hikers, this is part of a 180 km hut-to-hut trail that spans the northern part of the sunshine coast around Powell River called the Sunshine Coast Trail. To get here you'll need to take a quick and cheap ferry ride from Egmont to Powell River. There are multiple spots to start, ranging from multi-day to single day hikes. Most multi-day routes can be cut through for a single day hike. Among the most famous ones is Tin Hat mountain which has an adorable hut above that hiker's use to sleep in during cold weather. I've done 50% of this back in 2021 as a solo journey and highly recommend this to everyone.
Tin Hat Mountain
For the avid hikers, this is part of a 180 km hut-to-hut trail that spans the northern part of the sunshine coast around Powell River called the Sunshine Coast Trail. To get here you'll need to take a quick and cheap ferry ride from Egmont to Powell River. There are multiple spots to start, ranging from multi-day to single day hikes. Most multi-day routes can be cut through for a single day hike. Among the most famous ones is Tin Hat mountain which has an adorable hut above that hiker's use to sleep in during cold weather. I've done 50% of this back in 2021 as a solo journey and highly recommend this to everyone.
Food Scene
Whether you want to eat in or take out, here is a nice list of places to consider! I love to grab take out and eat at the cabin where it is more cozy.
Nice brunch and dinner spot! City vibe type of restaurant. I would eat-in here if you're feeling like a date night out type of evening.
38 locals recommend
El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StNice brunch and dinner spot! City vibe type of restaurant. I would eat-in here if you're feeling like a date night out type of evening.
Delicious Indian food. Ranging from mild to super hot, I love getting my Indian food fix from this restaurant. It has authentic flavours and is high quality food. Order pick up after a day of adventures or stop by to eat in! It's ten minutes from the cabin.
26 locals recommend
Saffron Restaurant
5755 Cowrie StDelicious Indian food. Ranging from mild to super hot, I love getting my Indian food fix from this restaurant. It has authentic flavours and is high quality food. Order pick up after a day of adventures or stop by to eat in! It's ten minutes from the cabin.
Nice spot with a good selection of beers and bar food. 10 minute drive from the cabin.
41 locals recommend
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveNice spot with a good selection of beers and bar food. 10 minute drive from the cabin.
This is an authentic restaurant ran by a nice Thai family. Highly recommend any of their dishes and have never been disappointed. It's a great spot to grab take out on the way into Sechelt as it is in Gibson's near the ferry terminal at Langdale.
12 locals recommend
Friendly Thai Restaurant
682 Gibsons WayThis is an authentic restaurant ran by a nice Thai family. Highly recommend any of their dishes and have never been disappointed. It's a great spot to grab take out on the way into Sechelt as it is in Gibson's near the ferry terminal at Langdale.
Tasty Chinese food to feed the house! The portions are pretty generous and the food is delicious. The building looks very unassuming but you'll be surprised of the food quality!
9 locals recommend
Golden City Restaurant
5550 Wharf AveTasty Chinese food to feed the house! The portions are pretty generous and the food is delicious. The building looks very unassuming but you'll be surprised of the food quality!
BBQ food if you're feeling like a hearty meaty meal! This is my go-to spot for chicken & ribs type of meal — it's also very close to the cabin. Grab take-out to eat at the cabin!
15 locals recommend
Lucky's Barbecue House
5645 Wharf AveBBQ food if you're feeling like a hearty meaty meal! This is my go-to spot for chicken & ribs type of meal — it's also very close to the cabin. Grab take-out to eat at the cabin!
Gorgeous views of the ocean. Great for lunch and dinner, or drinks! Within 15-20 minute drive of the cabin.
101 locals recommend
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyGorgeous views of the ocean. Great for lunch and dinner, or drinks! Within 15-20 minute drive of the cabin.
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StNice little spot for brunch!
Sechelt Fish Market
5688 Cowrie StHas a nice selection of fresh seafood.
Joe's on the Beach
Nice seafood restaurant with an incredible view.
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdCute little spot for fish and chips.