My Guidebook - Some Local Info
Beaches Lakes Trails Estuary Wildlife Views Creeks Forest
There's something here for everyone! Halfmoon Bay is known for it's beautiful beaches, lakes, relaxation & recreation. Amazing walking/hiking/mountain biking trail systems. Calm waters in protected beaches; excellent for kayaks, paddle boards, swimming, canoes, fishing, boating, sun soaking, or watching the sunset.
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Halfmoon Bay
There's something here for everyone! Halfmoon Bay is known for it's beautiful beaches, lakes, relaxation & recreation. Amazing walking/hiking/mountain biking trail systems. Calm waters in protected beaches; excellent for kayaks, paddle boards, swimming, canoes, fishing, boating, sun soaking, or watching the sunset.
Beautiful beach, estuary, wildlife & views. Swim, sunbathe, kayak, canoe, paddle board, relax, play, gentle trail walk, outhouse, lots of parking (upper & lower). Rocky when tide is in/part way in but still great for a swim. Sandy when is extremely low.
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Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadBeautiful beach, estuary, wildlife & views. Swim, sunbathe, kayak, canoe, paddle board, relax, play, gentle trail walk, outhouse, lots of parking (upper & lower). Rocky when tide is in/part way in but still great for a swim. Sandy when is extremely low.
Beautiful beach, sunsets & views. Swim, paddle board, kayak, lounge, picnic, fishing, tide pools. No washroom facilities. Steep drive down. Very, very limited parking. Rocky when tide is in but still great for swimming. Sandy when tide is very low.
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Welcome Beach
Beautiful beach, sunsets & views. Swim, paddle board, kayak, lounge, picnic, fishing, tide pools. No washroom facilities. Steep drive down. Very, very limited parking. Rocky when tide is in but still great for swimming. Sandy when tide is very low.
Great views, beautiful oceanside grass park. Usually full washroom facilities.
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Coopers Green Park
5500 Fisherman RdGreat views, beautiful oceanside grass park. Usually full washroom facilities.
Less than 5 minutes drive or you can hike through trail system. Warm to swim, fun to fish, has parking & outhouse just past lake turn left then left.
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Trout Lake
Less than 5 minutes drive or you can hike through trail system. Warm to swim, fun to fish, has parking & outhouse just past lake turn left then left.
Backroad playground. Mountain bike trails, 4x4 & ATV roads/trails, easy or rough terrain, steep hills. Many lakes, ocean views. Check online for more information.
Trout Lake Road
Trout Lake RoadBackroad playground. Mountain bike trails, 4x4 & ATV roads/trails, easy or rough terrain, steep hills. Many lakes, ocean views. Check online for more information.
Halfmoon Bay Trailhead
Silver RoadWalk, hike or bike any direction!
Check out their website to find trails!
Image above is walk to trail system from your place. Red circle is "you are here". Walk to many starting points straight from your airbnb.
Sunshine Coast Trails Society
9167 Ionian RoadCheck out their website to find trails!
Image above is walk to trail system from your place. Red circle is "you are here". Walk to many starting points straight from your airbnb.
Beautiful walk. Not overly difficult. Recommend looking up online for the best directions on parking & following trails/paths.
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Homesite Creek / Secret Cove Recreation Area
9844 Sunshine Coast HwyBeautiful walk. Not overly difficult. Recommend looking up online for the best directions on parking & following trails/paths.
Sandy & shallow when tide is out a ways. Good for families. Rocky when tide is in. Cool pier with shelter & picnic tables. Beautiful sunsets. Often busy. Usually full washroom facilities. Fishing at mouth of Chapman Creek can be fun if tide is coming in.
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Davis Bay Beach
Sandy & shallow when tide is out a ways. Good for families. Rocky when tide is in. Cool pier with shelter & picnic tables. Beautiful sunsets. Often busy. Usually full washroom facilities. Fishing at mouth of Chapman Creek can be fun if tide is coming in.
Boat Launch
Cooper's Green Park, Halfmoon Bay. Into Georgia Straight. Fishing, sightseeing, orcas, porpoises, sea lions, Thormanby Island, many other islands. Beautiful area with park, beach, parking & washroom facilities. Check tides before launching & returning. Happy boating!
Boat Launch Ramp
Boat Launch RampCooper's Green Park, Halfmoon Bay. Into Georgia Straight. Fishing, sightseeing, orcas, porpoises, sea lions, Thormanby Island, many other islands. Beautiful area with park, beach, parking & washroom facilities. Check tides before launching & returning. Happy boating!
Boat launch into the inlet. Fishing, sightseeing in the inlets. Parking & Lighthouse Pub.
Sechelt Inlet - Boat Launch
Wharf AvenueBoat launch into the inlet. Fishing, sightseeing in the inlets. Parking & Lighthouse Pub.
Quaint grocery market, basic essentials, liquor & tobacco
Easy to grab on the go between beaches, trails, parks or creeks ... or from your airbnb! Both are nearby excellent little markets!
Friendly people, seasonal fresh seafood, basic grocery essentials, liquor, tobacco products, tiny historic quaint market next to Halfmoon Bay dock. Close to Trout Lake, Coopers Green Park, Welcome Beach & your airbnb!
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Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdFriendly people, seasonal fresh seafood, basic grocery essentials, liquor, tobacco products, tiny historic quaint market next to Halfmoon Bay dock. Close to Trout Lake, Coopers Green Park, Welcome Beach & your airbnb!
All the basic essentials, baked goods, liquor, tobacco products. In Welcome Woods area of Halfmoon Bay, close to Sargeant Bay & trails or your airbnb!
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Welcome Woods Market
7816 Fawn RdAll the basic essentials, baked goods, liquor, tobacco products. In Welcome Woods area of Halfmoon Bay, close to Sargeant Bay & trails or your airbnb!
Groceries, Pharmacies & Gas Stations
Groceries, pharmacy & gas station. Online order for curbside pick-up available.
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Sechelt Your Independent Grocer
5530 Sunshine Coast HwyGroceries, pharmacy & gas station. Online order for curbside pick-up available.
Excellent bakery & deli, alternative choices, organics, Everything you need at this one stop shop next to BC Liquor store & RX Drugstore. Trail Bay Mall.
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Claytons Heritage Market
5755 Cowrie StExcellent bakery & deli, alternative choices, organics, Everything you need at this one stop shop next to BC Liquor store & RX Drugstore. Trail Bay Mall.
Petro-Canada
5556 Wharf AveCorner Gas open 24 hours! Gasoline & diesel. Munchies, drinks, tobacco products.
Not just a pharmacy - basic grocery essentials, gifts, munchies, sunscreen, mosquito repellent ... and they deliver here free with orders over $30! Friendly people, excellent service.
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I.D.A. - Rx Drug Mart Sechelt
5740 Teredo StNot just a pharmacy - basic grocery essentials, gifts, munchies, sunscreen, mosquito repellent ... and they deliver here free with orders over $30! Friendly people, excellent service.
Food scene
Check with restaurants or pubs ahead to see if dining in or outside is allowed. Check to see if they will deliver to this address or if pick-up is available. Check if reservation is required for fine dining restaurants. Rules & hours open are always changing currently.
Beautiful views from outdoor patio. Excellent food & beverage!
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Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveBeautiful views from outdoor patio. Excellent food & beverage!
Cozy atmosphere. Excellent Japanese food & service! Also, great for take-out.
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Sushi Bar 5517
5517 Sunshine Coast HwyCozy atmosphere. Excellent Japanese food & service! Also, great for take-out.
Cozy indoors, outdoor patio. Amazing Vietnamese food & service! Great for take-out too!
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Kien Giang Restaurant
5694 Dolphin StCozy indoors, outdoor patio. Amazing Vietnamese food & service! Great for take-out too!
Best pizza ever! Order for pick-up or purchase at Clayton's Grocery store deli section. Too far to order delivery.
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Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyBest pizza ever! Order for pick-up or purchase at Clayton's Grocery store deli section. Too far to order delivery.
Great deals all the time! Good food, order online or phone in for pick-up!
Pizza Hut Best Pizza in Sechelt🍕
5760 Teredo StreetGreat deals all the time! Good food, order online or phone in for pick-up!
Golden City Restaurant
5550 Wharf AveExcellent Chinese food! Order pick-up or dine in!
Excellent food! Great selection. Something for everyone! Eat in, pick-up or delivery!
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Saffron Restaurant
5755 Cowrie StExcellent food! Great selection. Something for everyone! Eat in, pick-up or delivery!
Great food! Pub-like atmosphere for all ages with beautiful views of the golf course. Quite a steep windy drive up to it.
Blue Ocean Bar & Grill
6177 Ripple WayGreat food! Pub-like atmosphere for all ages with beautiful views of the golf course. Quite a steep windy drive up to it.
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StThe Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyEl Segundo
5755 Cowrie StThe Old Boot Eatery
5531 Wharf AveTaco Republic
106-5580 Wharf AveRUN WITH SOUP
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveLiquor Stores & Other Legal Enjoyment
Cold or not. Beer, wine, cider, spirits, they have it all. Largest variety & generally the lowest prices.
BC Liquor Stores
5500 Sunshine Coast HwyCold or not. Beer, wine, cider, spirits, they have it all. Largest variety & generally the lowest prices.
Cold or not. Beer, wine, cider, spirits, they have it all. BC Liquor store has more variety & generally lower prices.
Lighthouse Liquor Store
5755 Cowrie StCold or not. Beer, wine, cider, spirits, they have it all. BC Liquor store has more variety & generally lower prices.
Beer, wine, cider, spirits, some cold or some not. Conveniently located near here!
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Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdBeer, wine, cider, spirits, some cold or some not. Conveniently located near here!
Beer, wine, cider, spirits, some cold or some not. Conveniently located near Sargeant Bay & trails. Also near here!
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Welcome Woods Market
7816 Fawn RdBeer, wine, cider, spirits, some cold or some not. Conveniently located near Sargeant Bay & trails. Also near here!
WEEDS
5536 Wharf AveIf you want it, they have it :)
420 Hemp Shop
5670 Cowrie StEverything cannabis you could possibly want including hemp clothing :)
Visit a local cider brewery & check out the orchard. Approximately 5 minute drive from here.
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The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadVisit a local cider brewery & check out the orchard. Approximately 5 minute drive from here.
Recreation & Gear Rentals
Kayak & paddle board paddle sport rentals, tours, and lessons. Have fun!
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Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdKayak & paddle board paddle sport rentals, tours, and lessons. Have fun!
In the spring / summer, they specialize in kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and canoeing – rentals, tours, lessons and sales. During the winter, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe rentals, lessons and tours, and a shuttle service to Dakota Ridge.
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Alpha Adventures- Outdoor Adventure Store
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyIn the spring / summer, they specialize in kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and canoeing – rentals, tours, lessons and sales. During the winter, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe rentals, lessons and tours, and a shuttle service to Dakota Ridge.
Mountain bikers playground! Also, they have rentals. Day passes, open year round. Check their website for details.
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Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadMountain bikers playground! Also, they have rentals. Day passes, open year round. Check their website for details.
Dakota Ridge winter recreational area a 1,532 acre plateau that features 20 kilometres of world class cross country ski trails (classic and skate), 4 kilometres of groomed snowshoe trails, 3 kilometres of wilderness snowshoe trails, and a sledding area. Also, a warming hut. Offer Lessons & Rentals.
The trails wind through old growth forests and open areas in a subalpine setting. Topping out at 1,200 metres, the facility offers amazing views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island, and Salish Sea.
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Dakota Ridge Ski Area
Dakota Ridge winter recreational area a 1,532 acre plateau that features 20 kilometres of world class cross country ski trails (classic and skate), 4 kilometres of groomed snowshoe trails, 3 kilometres of wilderness snowshoe trails, and a sledding area. Also, a warming hut. Offer Lessons & Rentals.
The trails wind through old growth forests and open areas in a subalpine setting. Topping out at 1,200 metres, the facility offers amazing views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island, and Salish Sea.
Maybe you'd like to catch a fish from a boat in deep waters or enjoy being out the ocean.
Gulf Rascal Charters
Madeira Park RoadMaybe you'd like to catch a fish from a boat in deep waters or enjoy being out the ocean.
All are welcome at this friendly, casual, public course, where multiple tees and a variety of elevations provide a challenge for any skill level. Facilities include a covered driving range, short-game practice area, power cart and pull-cart rentals, a Pro Shop, and The Clubhouse Restaurant with a spectacular deck.
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Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyAll are welcome at this friendly, casual, public course, where multiple tees and a variety of elevations provide a challenge for any skill level. Facilities include a covered driving range, short-game practice area, power cart and pull-cart rentals, a Pro Shop, and The Clubhouse Restaurant with a spectacular deck.