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I asked my facebook friends what they LOVED about the Sunshine Coast?
Thought you might enjoy reading some of their comments to get an insight into what this area is all about.
I was giving away a 3 hours cruise of Sechelt Inlet with Sunshine Coast Tours and a meal for six from Lucky’s Smokhouse.
There were 815 entries in total on facebook, showcasing the Sunshine Coast to over 120,000+ people.
We received an incredible 211+ comments and 21 photos submitted!!!!
Possibly the BIGGEST Sunshine Coast social media contest ever!!!
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What do you LOVE about the Sunshine Coast?
COMMENTS
Kristy Hemstalk
I love being so close to the mountains and the beaches. it doesn’t get any better then this. We have beautiful wild life in our back yards.
Traci Lint
I love that everything outdoorsy is right at our finger tips and that the locals love sharing these special places with others.
Lynda Begg
I love that people genuinely care about issues you might be dealing with and are extremely supportive. Health issues can floor any of us, but by keeping positive and keeping positive friends and health care workers in your world, one can overcome pretty much anything.
Jack Pope
I love the sunsets over Four Mile Point on Sechelt Inlet
Dhyana Bartkow
I love the sunrises and sunsets on the Sunshine Coast!
Roza Rogers
SUNRISE…SUNSET…AND ALL THE BEAUTY AND TRANQUILITY IT HAS TO OFFER …”RAIN or SHINE”
Myrtle Winchester
incredible photo ops!
Glenn Allen
Born and raised on the coast, I love all the friendly people, mountains, ocean, endless activities to be had here. I love that I have to young kids so i can teach them about the relaxing way of life here
and would love to take them on a trip to show them more of our paradise!! Thanks!
Tanysha Marie
A picture to emphasize how much the coast just rocks!
Cherilynn Larson
I grew up on the coast and have lived in Prince George for the passed 12 years, but the ocean air, sea breeze and wildlife will always be home to me!
Tanysha Marie
What’s not to love here! We have beautiful oceans, with wonderful lakes not to far. The people are amazing and keep so in touch with everyone. Some of the best sunsets are seen from Davis bay. Great hikin and outdoor adventures. And if you really need the city it’s 40 minutes away! Cleanest water! I love it here!
Charlene MacFarlane
We love EVERYTHING about the Sunshine Coast!
Merla Goertz
Love the fresh sea air, scenery and friendlycoast! always great to see family too.
Sharon Federau
Love comming to the coast to see my kids, and grandkids, and my sister and her family too!
Mary McAllister
What’s not to love…beautiful scenery, fresh air and friendly folk.
Anne Kacoullas Hartman
I have lived in many places in my lifetime including England, New York, California, Vancouver…
Nothing comes close to the lifestyle we live here on the Sunshine Coast. It’s a gift from God!!
Norah Lambkin
Born and raised in Sask. Spent the majority of my career in Ab. so B.C. seemed like the right retirement choice, and the Sunshine Coast is THE best place I have ever lived!
Marketa Simak-Laurence
I have done a lot of travelling & seen some pretty amazing people, places and things, but nothing can compare to the feeling of absolute awe I get when I am on that ferry after being away and catching a glimpse of Mount Elphinstone in all it’s glory & knowing that I have arrived home. What is there not to love about the Coast. There are no words to describe it, i just feel it & know I am right where I belong!
Elaine Tweats Hunter
I sold everything I owned in Ottawa which included a business and home. Put my 2 goldens in the car and drove out to the Sunshine Coast December 2006, It was a magical journey but honestly when I arrived at my new home I felt like my entire life had been an arrow to get me here. This is one amazing powerful place, full of wonderful communities, natural beauty, wildlife, nightsky, people that smile at you even though they do not know you and an opportunity to spread our creative wings as far as they will reach.
Alexandria Wells
I love everything about the coast, the scenery, the fresh air the people are awesome, the fact that u can see the stars, the beach
Diane Currie Sam
Love the beauty of the landscapes and the wildness of the waters.
Jennifer Pratt
i love the honesty and generosity of the people here…
and that my kids can run free at the parks and the beaches …:)
Hila Russ
Love the natural landscapes, fresh air, peaceful energies and the loveliest welcoming people that were my first community immigrating to Canada from Israel in 2001, thanks to my ex-husband Alan Woodland, who had lived there when I moved! There’s more to be communicated about the Sunshine Coast however it is beyond words…Blessings of success and abundance to all!
Jill Bennett
I love the scenery…. when on the ocean you never get tired of just doing….. “nothing”!!
Maya Manitobenis
Now I know why it’s called the sunshine coast , because the sun is so pretty when it comes around Sechelt ♥ we have the most beautiful days here on the coast ♥ I just love taking in the sun (:
Shelly Adam
I’ve lived here for 38 years and even though I wasn’t born here, all I can say is “There’s no place like home”
Coral McCourt
I love the beautiful beaches
Candice Paradon
Honestly the Sunshine Coast is heaven on earth. My love for it first began when my boyfriend, my now husband, took me there and taught me how to fish. Three years later he proposed at Secret Beach in Gibsons. We now have a son, and are looking forward to visiting the coast every summer. I would love to win this dinner so that we can show how peaceful and wonderful this area is to our parents. And perhaps convince them to move there, because that’s the only reason we haven’t moved to the Sunshine Coast already!
Erin Linster Lane
the fresh air and serenity of mother nature at its best! Heaven!
Rhys Rigid-Digit Edwards
what i love about the coast, is being able to see stars on a clear night.. Which is not really possible here in vancouver
Kelly Spain
I love the coast! I grew up in the prairies watching the Beachcombers and who knew that I would one day live here! After I graduated, I moved here and shortly after, I met my husband! I love the beauty of the people, the scenery, the sense of community and of course the shops and restaurants!
Marshall Davies
That feeling I get when I round the corner at Davis Bay on my way back from a trip to the city!
Jennie Crosthwaite
Oh my lord, what’s not to love! The ocean, the ocean creatures, the wonderful and diverse people. The shops the wharfs! I use to live there and actually miss it everyday! Now I live in the prairies with my 3 kids who have never seen or touched the ocean, and would love to come and show them the piece of heaven I always tell them about!!!!! Good excuse to get our butts back out there!!!!!! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
Margo Taylor
5 years ago Aug 27th 2007 I met the most wonderful man & bestfriend I came over to meet him & fell In love with him & Sunshine coast I grew up on Vancover Island & Grew up watching The Beach combers
Lorna McBride
Paradise! I love my view of the beautiful Sechelt Inlet from my home in Sandy Hook. It soothes my soul, and is the reason that I live where I do.
June LaVallee
I moved here almost three years ago and just luv it. I will never live any where else but on the west coast…. the mountains and ocean couldn’t get any better then that.
Patrick Visser
The boundless fantastic people with hearts of gold and never being bored exploring the trails.
Michelle Stephens Gibson
First time in 15 years I went out with my Bro fishing for a day…..it’s so easy to live here and forget what a beautiful place we are in ♥
Penny Berdahl
I’m blessed to have been born here….& couldn’t imagine living anywhere else….Mountains surrounding Us…..Ocean in front Us…with beautiful boats …Big Tall green tree’s…..Wildlife in our backyards…..a very caring communtiy…..Good people..& beautiful clean municpalities, along our coastal roads ….Fresh air …the birds singing…the sun shining & beautiful lush greenery….I believe this is Paradise !!! ♥ I’m so thankful to live here…..I Love .. ALL of it!!!! ♥
Phill Murray
Where else would I want to be? Anything else is less than. ……..and add ribs, does it get better?
Gladness Joe-Louis
Because we don’t have to go off the coast.. We can have staycations, go camping, go to the lakes, go up to the waterfalls, wonderful beaches, etc, etc the list goes on and on of things to do on the coast
Ewan Johnstone
just love the laid back feeling of the coast, that moves at it’s ownb pace in comparison to most other locations, it is a speacial place for people to enjoy and lose themselves in for a time.
Jess Taylor
We moved to the Sunshine Coast 2 years ago from Victoria – the best choice we have ever made. I love the serenity, the daily overt beauty of our surroundings, the amazingly friendly people and the backcountry right at your doorstep. Best place on earth as far as we are concerned.
Lilli NoEnbridge Vandermeer
we just moved here a few months ago, and i love the waking up to the ocean everyday…
Roberta Dale Phelps
I grew up on the Sunshine Coast, my son was born there, we moved away about 10 years ago, and I will always miss my ocean! The coast was a fantastic place to grow up, our family almost knew it all from end to end, LOL. Great memories of picking oysters off the beach at Davis Bay, years ago, watching the boys leap off the Davis Bay wharf, picnicking at Porpoise Bay, fishing for red snapper up the inlet, so much to do on the Sunshine Coast.. I would love to come back for a visit and win this tour, would be PERFECT!
Aurora Dawn Fitzgerald
home is where the heart is:)
Brian Hensler
I’m from Nova Scotia, and am torn between the two coasts. Each province has its spectacular and unique attractions and they also share some of the more endearing features/qualities such as the friendliness, history, etc.
I’ve been a fan of the Sunshine Coast since my teens, watching the Beachcombers since then. And now, I’ve lived in Gibsons since 1996 and have totally enjoyed it.
Brenda Ewen
the people!!
Bev MacKay
The water, the lush landscape, the people, small town but close to city. I moved away from the ocean for a long time, but I never forgot the smell and the ocean called me back…..
Lorrie Brown-Limbeek
I’ve been a Coaster since 1989, moving here from North of Toronto, never looked back. When I’m asked by family and friends what is so Great about where I live , I say it’s simple, 3 little words…”Heaven On Earth”
Colleen Carpenter
The best place to stay grounded…….beautiful views everywhere
Deryck Beckett
there are soo many beautiful and wonderful things to say about the place we live. the lush greenery awesome trails, amazing creek systems,mushroom picking(of course while enjoying a great hike) on top of all the other edible eats that can be found everywhere there. It still just doesnt measure up to the super awesome ribs,wings and other smoked style meats that i enjoy so much(being a mistaken vegetarian because of my dreads).mmmmh smokehouse style ribs get me going grrrrr yum
Dyck House
I love the peacefulness and the smells. Something about feeling a connection with nature along the Sunshine Coast recharges me quite nicely.
Credible Versace Lickemia Hulk
I love the rainforest, the living cedar trees, eagles, whales, dolphins……are such a part of our day to day lives, and I know I take it for granted, for different reasons. I do not have the privilege of travel, but I have been many places, and I am always wanting to see and do so much more, here! Because there is soooo much to see!
Robb Tidd
Just moved to Coast this Spring and love it.
Nicole Huska
I love the Sunshine Coast because it is home and after working away for much of the last two years, I am grateful to be able to call this place home.
Lisa Miller-Stiver
The Coast is an amazing place for families to live. Safe, friendly and beautiful.
Sue Grant
… a world within a world
Jackie Phelan
Been on the Sunshine Coast as a permanent resident for 25 years. It’s still a beautiful place to live and a lovely place to raise children or to retire. Unfortunately, as the ferry fares continue to rise, it’s getting a little difficult to commute to the mainland.
Val Enevoldson Bowen
I love the coast but it has grown soooo much since I moved here in ’74. It has lost alot of its small town charm…with too many people moving here and trying to change it. Love all the oldtimers that still remember what it once was.
Julia Poole
I love the scenery and tranquility I find when on the coast. It is a great escape from the city life and right in my own back yard.
Selina August
Being a Shishalh nation member having lived in our traditional territory rich of culture and genuine pure natural beauty throughout our traditional homelands is a ginormous reward on its own. Even living here our entire lives where our ancestors have born and raised us, when we leave the coast, and I bet I can speak for majorityof born and raised here, we will always come back and return to the sound of the eagles that soar our father sky, guiding and protecting us. Not to mention being surrounded by 2 powerful waters. Its priceless to live in the land between two waters. I believe we have a strong united community. As a childhood memory being at our beach at the waterfront all day every day and then lying on the cement hot road to dry off, or winter time sleigh riding any hill, enjoying the changes of the four seasons winter fall spring summer. Not very many places has the joy of seeing our beautiful changes whether it be color of the leaves, smell of the flowers, berry picking, hunting. You name it we got it!!!
Mae’xeyetel Jason Thompson
its not the city! a place to get away
Tiffany Hansen
The Sunshine Coast is the place I have called home for over 20 years – I could not imagine growing up anywhere else. So thank you to my parents for bringing us here! Now I am raising my son here and it is such a safe, wonderful, place to still call home. ♥ I would love to win this spectacular offer so I can finally explore the places I have been missing out on! So great to see the Community always giving to others!
Carole Carlton
I have lived on the Sunshine Coast since 1977 (except for a brief time in Vancouver!!) I have seen many changes but there is nowhere in the world I would rather live. I LOVE it!!!!! ♥
Melena Drinkwater
I love the Sunshine Coast because of all the wonderful people that make it such a beautiful community from port mellon all the way to lund…there is also many things to do outdoors beautiful scenes I am glad I grew up here and got to meet so many of the wonderful people here
Kristina Maria
what do i love about the sunshine coast??? the sunshine and the coast line of course!!
Jody van der Woerd
I was born on the Sunshine Coast so it has always been home to me : D
Diana Leslie Robertson
The water, the beach, the scenery and THE PEOPLE!
Theresa L Toms
Here is a beautiful view from Look Out point here in Powell River after a small snow fall.
Pete Charlie
its really beautiful there love it awesome place to be
Kimm Belisle
Whats NOT to Love about the Sunshine Coast? Its more than beautiful, and Im going to miss everything about it, including all of my friends… ;(
Monique Landry
So many things to love about the Sunshine Coast… it’s a beautiful place to live with wonderful people too!!
Yvonne Van Loon
I love the Sunshine Coast because it is not only where I live but it’s also where my heart is. Coming from abroad, living here, surrounded by mountains, forest, ocean, and wildlife, is like a dream come true. Calling the Sunshine Coast my home is a privilege.
Steven Adamson
What I love about the sunshine coast no longer exists. Far to many NIMBYs and haters live there now. Whiners and welfare. OH now don’t get all in a hissy fit. There are still good man and women out there but they are rare.
Being smothered by utopian dogma does not make utopia, it merely makes one smothered.
Shannon Markham
What do I love about the coast? Well what do I not love would be an easier question to answer…maybe.I love that even on the rainiest days the smell of the forest and the fresh cool air. The fact that on a super hot day one can go into the forest and it is cool and beautiful and relaxing. I live in Powell River and we have so many lakes and the ocean right at our side which gives us limitless choices for fishing, swimming and the old fall back, beach combing. I love that even in the dead of winter our grass is still green and I hardly ever have to pull out the winter parka, but if I want to play int the snow it is just a short drive up the mountain to go sledding and snow fort building. Our most favorite times are when we take the boat on the ocean and explore the coast and try to catch a glimpse of a whale or dolphin. Watching otters on the beach are never a disappointment as they vault over rocks and logs and chirp and squeak at each other. What I don’t love….having to go to work and not enjoy more of our coast! 
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Shannon Adams
What I love about the Sunshine Coast is that I was born there and love going back to visit. I love the brilliant scenery. I love being on the ocean and out on the water. I have many friends and family that I love to visit and catch up with. I don’t go back nearly enough. It’s also a nice relaxed and layed back approach to life which I love too♥
Andy McGhee
The feeling of secluded nature so close to Vancouver.
Jeannie Juillette
Love the fact i can get to the beach or out to the lake .. without fighting my way thru traffic .. how the community comes together for each other in a time of need , weather it be a fundraiser or helping out a neighbour find their lost pet ..we moved our kids here in 93 from Surrey. And they have grown now and flown the nest. I am so happy to have raised my kids here. In a community they can Always call home
Dixie Manitobenis
Love it
Justin James
The stars at night alone are worth the trip!
Dallas Matthews
The Sunshine Coast is the safest place I have ever lived in the world… It’s so beautiful!
Vicky Forest
I love the simplistic and quiet lifestyle here. It is spitirual and an amazing place to retire.
Heather Cady
I’ve only been twice – it’s such a beautiful serene bit of paradise
Melodie Pierre
I love how where ever you go there is still fresh greenery and old rain forest to venture into. As well as the rich history of the Shishalh ancestors who inhabited the Inlet and left their mark on the many pictographs along the inlet ♥ Such a beautiful and pristine place we live and was once the “best kept secret” but our many beautiful sunset pictures shared have so many visitors from near and far.
Jerry Coulson
What I love about the Sunshine Coast is its serenity; what makes it so tranquil is a combination of many things, the natural surroundings, the people, the pace of life, the wildlife (I just saw two deer down the street this morning), close to the city yet remote, by far the nicest place I have ever lived.
Andi Unger
My family has been here since the fifties. When I visit on the weekends I see it with new eager eyes every time. There is and will always be new angles from which to admire the utter beauty of the coast and what it has to offer. This is the place I would finally love to settle down in. This is home!!
Cindy Wren Richard
What is there NOT to love about the Sunshine Coast!!! Especially with this great weather!
Sharen Hall
I was raised there in Gibsons, went to both elementary and high school there. Fabulous place, do miss it. Would love to go back for a trip like this.
Vivian Orlina
People are very friendly…ive been here in sunshinecoast for 4yrs now iam from the philippines..it abounds with natural beauty the so much wild life in your own backyard..the view from anywhere in coast is wonderful..warm people that treats me like a family..
Joan Higgs
What do I love about the Sunshine Coast? Birdsong, starry skies, clean air & water, the beaches & trails, and, yes, the people!
Margo Taylor
Spending time with Family & friends at CampSunRise
Wilberta Bracconier
wonderful place to visit,, scenery to enjoy,, lots to do swimming, camping,, great museum, great places to eat
Kate Pettinger
I love the warm loving people and the easy access to such beautiful nature!
Daniel Tyrrell
The Sunshine Coast, simply put, is home! People here care about each other. Local businesses care about not only about the area, but support local events. The Sunshine coast is a place where people smile, care, and give to one another. It is a place I am proud to call home!
Theresa De Boer
I have lived on the Sunshine Coast all of my life. When think of the Coast you cant help but think of great place to hike , swim , picnic , bike or anything else that you want to do. It offers it all in one great package. I feel very lucky to live on the Sunshine Coast with my husband and children. I have been to Lucky’s smokehouse for dinner all I can say is YUMMMMMMY !!!!
Karla McLeod
Being surrounded by water everywhere I look, and being able enjoy the beauty that surrounds me…ah…..
Natalie Huson
in the recent months i have decided what is the best thing about the coast besides the fact that we have the ocean in front and the mountains in the back…its the people, man i have never seen such a great group of people who come to the aid of others when needed the most…i have lived a lot of places in my life and this coast is not only beautiful in scenery its beautiful in community….
Terra Daniels
I love how friendly and helpful the coasters are. The community, the beauty that surrounds us.
Mark Wilkes
soo many people working for a healthy community
Kat Oke
The relaxed life style, the ocean and wildlife
Becky Wayte
I love the endless supply of outdoor activities! You can mountain bike in the morning, swim in a beautiful lake or the ocean in the afternoon and go for a paddle in the evening. It really doesn’t get any better than this!
Jennifer Hollett
I love everything about the sunshine coast. The scenery, lazy days on the beach, friendly people….
Katie Griffin
Just thought I’d share this picture. I think its beautiful.
Curtis Berry
The scenery.
Sherry Canary
I love learning about the coastal First Nations philosophies and their respect for the Earth and its people.
Cassandra Aiken
I love the friendly, humble, proud people on the Coast who welcome tourists with open arms!
Kate Pirillo
I love the sense of community I’m raising my daughter in!!! Oh and the beautiful views!!
Gordon Peters
i love the coast becouse i was born in powell river now i stay in port alberni still go to Sunshine Coast BC thats where my family on my dads side he was on the beach combers his name is pat john. aka jessie
Allison Meow Talbot
I love everything about the coast. EVERYTHING. It’s the greatest place in the world. :]
Verna Chan
What’s NOT to love about the coast!?
Shayleen LePage
To be honest, i could not imagine living anywhere else. I love the fact that i can call this home, and there are so many beautiful places to explore. There are so many friendly people, and helping hands in our community. The Ferry boat is my favorite part, looking at all the islands, and mountains and ocean, so lucky to live in such a wonderful place. I don’t think i’ll ever move anywhere else
George Morice
I love the coast,hiking trails, bike lanes,the beaches, and all the different events that go on here in the summer time!!
Ashley Boghean
I love the beautiful surroundings and scenery as well as the community feel within.
Robin Woolmer
Deer grazing in my front yard!
Aurelia Cardiff
What I love about the coast? Everything! Everything WILD! It is SO the extreme opposite of where I am coming from: Paris, France. I love the green, green and more green all year long, the wildlife in my back yard, the ocean+mountains+lakes, we have everything here, all at once/in 1 spot. Could we be luckier and happier?!!!
Elana Louise Harbison
I love that our community has so much to offer my children growing up! Spark, strong start, drop-in and that’s only the beginning… There are things here that you can’t get anywhere else in this world and I love every little bit of it!
Jackie Lee-Coyle
Paradise!!!!!
Jane Burton
…hidden coves…eagles on the wing….sun on the water…wine & song…
Megan Mansbridge
Living in a most magical dream here on the Sunshine Coast
Diane Paull
Missing my Home of 11 years with my Late Husband Arthur Paull. Too bad they both left me at the same time.
Ann Robertson
I love that I got to raise 4 children there, before I had to leave. It was a nice small , beautiful place to live.
Katie Griffin
I love the peacefulness and tranquility of this beautiful place. Where else can you see dolphins, whales,seals,bears and many more animals. Plus the people are not half bad you dont have to be affraid to say hi here.
Tawha Barboza
I Like that it often makes me feel I live in a vacation,I Like that it often reminds me how lucky I am and raising my kids in such a magical place..
Kerry Harrison
Love the ocean love the mountains and best of all love the people…
Frances Proctor
Home Sweet Home, the sea and the temperate rainforest at our doorstep we are truly blessed!
Andrea Kenez
Love the peacefulness
Gladness Joe-Louis
This is why we live on the sunshine Coast.. we live in the BEST PLACE ON EARTH
Cindy MacInnes
What do I love about the coast? Living here is like being on holidays all year long, esp. in the summer! I can hit the beach everyday, like today with no hassle parking and lots of room to swim and recreate all day!! Late night fires and strolls by moonlight….canoe rides, hikes, kayaking….to say life is beautiful is easier when you live here!!
Shantaya Purjue
I love how you can go anywhere and see someone you know. And I really love that you can take you kids to our beautiful beachs or parks without having to pay for parking. That you can have a Lovely family day without having to worry if you have the money to do it!
AliceAnd Dave Bailor
I love everything about the Sunshine Coast- there is no feeling like when you have left and then when you are boarding the ferry at Horseshoe Bay- knowing that Gibson’s if only 40 minutes away- the drive up to Earl’s Cove is spectacular- then boarding the ferry to come home to Powell River- my heart starts to sing- almost home!!!! Some of my favorite places are Eagle River, Ruby Lake, Sakinaw Lake, Pender Harbour and the sea wall in Powell River– I could keep going on and on about some of my favorite places- but to sum it up – there are alot of people that make this place so special and of course the scenery and all the water that make this a superb place to live or visit!
Rachel D Manley
I love how everyone knows your name and smiles at you at the store, I love taking the kids to the best beach parks ever (the Sea Dragon Park and Porpoise Bay), camping at Klein Lake, swimming at Coopers Green and Ruby Lake, hanging out in Roberts Creek, watching the Sunset in Davis Bay, singing Karaoke at the Legion, dancing whenever and wherever possible, shopping in Gibsons, eating breakfast at Sirens, crabbing in Porpoise Bay, Playing in the Luminessence in Storm Bay, kayaking Sechelt Inlet, hiking out to Chapman Falls, and driving all the way to then end of the road in Egmont just to chat with a loved one. Is there a better place on Earth then the Sunshine Coast, I think not!
Brown Pride
I love to wake up in the morning walk out of my house and look at this picture every morning 
beautiful sechelt sunshine coast
Sharlene Zwick
For the first time in 12 yrs since moving to the lower mainland I took the opportunity to visit this amazing area. Now, since leaving, all I’ve thought about is I need to go back to the Sunshine Coast. You travel to find that one place then realize you don’t have to because it’s in your backyard. The people, the water, the mountains, the breathtaking scenery and just the amazing sense of peaceful calm truly makes this area, in my heart, my place, my heaven.
Erin Kellie
Beautiful place and beautiful people!
Ginger Bowden Simons
I have been to many inland communities but you can’t beat the smell of the sea air. I couldn’t live where I couldn’t smell the air. See the mountains or the trees. The coast is the best place to live.
Kayla Riches
I have lived here almost my whole life. I have moved away and always moved back. When I lived elsewhere and would just come to visit as soon as I got off the ferry I feel a sense of relaxation and a feeling of home. I love it here. Beautiful scenery! What more could you want?!
Karen Bruce Webb
I love the Sunshine Coast. I moved here 25 years ago from Vancouver and met my husband. We will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary on August 1. We had our honeymoon at Dinner Rock Campsite over looking Savoury Island in the most romantic setting on earth. There really is no where more beautiful than the Sunshine Coast, from one end to the other.
Margo Taylor
5 years ago Aug 27th 2007 I met the most wonderful man & best friend I came over to meet him & fell In love with him & Sunshine coast I grew up on Vancouver Island & Grew up watching The Beach combers He took me camping to the most wonderful place it was our first time being there together & we fell in love & we would love to go again if we had the chance to Lund BC
Jennifer Braun
I have lived on the Sunshine Coast for most of my life and I love it! There is nowhere else like it. The people are great, living here you get such a sense of community.
Andrea McCarthy
My husband and I just moved here to the Sunshine Coast and we love it here! Such a breathtaking place – we love it!
Misty Eskola
I love the Coast because of the scenery; the climate, the sense of community and of course, the people. Happy to raise my children here. ♥
Eve Quigley
The Sunshine Coast is a beautiful place to live…….both for its people, and of course the scenery.
Andrea Jereb
It’s one of my top 3 favourite places in BC! Holds really special memories for my family
Darlene Qwelot Harris
The air , water and peace. gotta love BC.
Maggie Guzzi
I love playing on the beach, then 20 minutes later snowshoeing and tobogganing in the snow!
Melissa Bulmer
I love the beauty of the Sunshine Coast and Wheatberries
Caren Cameron
The beauty of every place, person, & experience
Todd Limpright
I love the people! How you can walk into a shop, and and you are greeted with a smile. And they remember you! I love how this community comes together to support one another, in the best of times, and in the worse. The beauty. The quiet. The ocean. The trees. All I love, but I love the people the most.
Ron Paradis
Deer relaxing in west Sechelt
Kendra Gilkes
i love living on the Sunshine Coast. Great community, great people!
Jean Biccum Curry
The people are the BEST part of living on the coast.
Kimi Tattrie
The sunshine coast has been my home for 23yrs….. what a great place to grow up and now raise my family
I am pround to call the sunshine coast my hometown!
Shelly Tabashniuk
I love the coast! Its weather is second to none and the amazing landscape is truly wonderful!!
Karla McLeod
We recently went to Hawaii and went on a tour of a Botanical Gardens, the Road to Hana, Haleakala, etc… Both of us realized that we liked and appreciated the beauty of the Sunshine Coast much better. From then on, we were homesick and so glad when we finally came back home. It is so beautiful and peaceful here.
Roxanne Haddrell
Beaches, wildlife, and the friendly people.
Sarah Stenzel
♥ Family/friends, beaches, hikes, parks, community supports/opportunities
Austin Mclellan
i love coming to the coast to see my aunt cuz i like the beaches camping fishing and the people
Riley Smith
i love that it is so nice everything is amazing people are all nice we have lots of wiled life i love living here
Howard Paull
I am Blessed to live in the Traditional territory of my people, of the Shishalh Nation.To share this place I call home with such a diversity of other peoples & Cultures. The Mountains behind me with the Ocean in front. Truly this is a Piece of Heaven here on Earth.
Guy Soulliere
I love being able to escape to the ocean so easily, 5 minutes from a stroll on the beach or 10 minutes to dip the kayak into the bay. Heaven on earth!
Christine Wood
I love the serenity that can be found in our forests and on our waterways. We’re steps away from the perfect get-a-way!
Jennifer Mae Oliver
I love the amazing beauty we’re surrounded by (wildlife, ocean, beaches, mountains, forests) and of course all the amazing and wonderful people too ♥
Cheryl McNevin Baron
I love the ocean, the beautiful beaches and the sunshine!
Brown Pride
I love the sunshine coast because its a beautiful place with its natural scenery.. lakes mountains trails and the of course the beautiful sea .not to mention the friendly ppl and the art … The cars show in the summers the best ..and the community spirit when we all pull together for something need it is amazing is not other than the beautiful SUNSHINE COAST ♥
Charlene Grdina
I love that it is home….and my wonderful friends are there.
Angela Rae
I LOVE how close the coast is to the big city, but yet still so FAR away. It can be a wonderful balance for those that crave a little city, but love a lot of community.
Janice Beaudry Attle
Duane, I read all the post people write about the Sunshine Coast but the only way to truly know the coast is to live here. It becomes part of you and when you have to leave for a day or so there is such a wonderful feeling when you return home. Words can`t describe, it is something you feel.
Coralee Hubenig
I was born and raised on the Coast but after moving to Saltspring Island I have slowly become an islander. This trip would sure help re-kindle my love for the coast and the people there
I know 5 family members there that would be greatful to go on this trip with me.
Judith Thibault
I came here 20 years ago and have never looked back. I love it here. It is truly paradise.
Ray McAuley
what’s not to love on the sunshine coast….
Dawne Clancy
What do I love about the SUnshine Coast?? The groups of children that play around the neighborhood in Halfmoon Bay and we have a whole community that watches all of them. Pleasant Ville it is!
Mary Ferreira Rmt
After spending 30 years living between the cold unfriendly Vancouver and the warm and friendly but very isolating (esp. in winter) Hornby Island, I have discovered the jewel that is the Sunshine Coast.
People are warm, friendly and casual, giving the feel of the gulf islands. If I need to visit friends in Vancouver, it’s just a short ferry ride away. I love waking up every morning to views of the ocean and mountains. I love that there are forested trails and wonderful hikes just a few short minutes away. I love living somewhere where I can do all the things I love -biking, hiking, scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing and swimming! How wonderful it is to just stroll down the road and go for a swim every day in summer! I love feeling surrounded by green… being surrounded by forests and plants… how lovely it is to live somewhere where I can harvest nettles and fresh young greens in the spring, berries in the summer and medicinal roots in the fall and winter!
I love going in to a clothing store and listening others trying on fancy high heeled shoes only to joke and exclaim “where would I wear these on the coast?”, and knowing that these are my kind of people!
love how warm, friendly and supportive my new sunshine coast massage clients are… they make it feel easy to be the newbie in town!
I love how rich and full my days are. For example yesterday: walk through the woods and along the beach, bike ride to the local farms for fresh food, gardening, soames hill hike and an evening swim. How blessed am I?? wow. I love living somewhere that makes me feel like I’m on vacation 24/7. ♥♥♥
Darcy Perry
There are definitely a lot of reasons we all love the Sunshine Coast, and call it home. All the fantastic people who live here and come to visit are such a huge part of it! Lucky’s Smokehouse couldn’t do it without you!
Michelle McCartney
One I have not had a Lucky’s smokehouse meal yet and I moved here for one reason the beauty of everyday living, have the elk herd in back yard, have several bears one with a cub where else can you be to see that much beauty in one day no where but here
Frances Kuer
Love the place I was born and would love a date on the Sun Shine Coast! cheers everyone!
Stephie Blu
What do I love about the coast… I love that you can wake up from your tent at 5am to the most peaceful calm ever imagined. Walk to the beach to discover life on the shore. Sitting and watching the waves when out of no where a huge bald eagle swoops down so close in front of you to grab breakfast that was laying on the shore. ♥
Delaina-Lu Gamblin
I love our sunshine coast for many things. One thing I adore is going to the grocery store, gas station, hardware store, coffee shops, well most everywhere and know folks by name. We chat and laugh and most often give and get hugs ! This makes our sunny coast even warm in winter.
Ted McNicol
Linda Lou
I love the awesome people that choose to call this great place home and live with such respect and appreciation of everything around us.
Claudia Redfern
I love the friendly Coast people and the natural beauty. I am so lucky to live here!
Teresa Nightingale
I love being part of a friendly small community – every time I go out somewhere I see friends AND there’s time to stop and chat!
Christina Giurleo
love everything about the coast it is the most amazing place to live. i just spent 5 days camping in pender and the family loved every moment of it
walking through trails days spent on the lake side swimming boating fishing what more could u ask for
Theresa L Toms
I love the living on the Sunshine Coast because of the beautiful flower gardens like this one at the corner or Westview Ave and Joyce here in Powell River. Nice to be living in a place that takes pride in there parks and their flowers like here!
April Smith
I love the friendly cool people like
Duane ♥ Wish I lived there all year round! ♥ ♥
Yvonne Hardy
I LOVE THE COAST IT IS A PEACEFUL FRIENDLY WELCOMING PLACE TO VISIT OR IF YOU HAVE THE LUCK TO LIVE THERE
Sunshine Coast Tours has some terrific excursion, including this one!
The experience is unique in the area and highlights some of the best sightseeing the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Everyone who visits here should get out on the water for a special outing. Pick one of our 2 tour options. Both tours start at the government dock in Porpoise Bay.
http://sunshinecoasttours.bc.ca/secheltinlettour.html
Ron Paradis
The Land Between two Waters,Sechelt is like a Paradise all by its self,The Sunshine Coast just as soon as you get off the Ferry,you feel relaxed & stress free.
This a place were People still have that feeling of trust.one of the the things you will notice is People take the time to Smile and Talk about almost anything.
This is Heaven,this is our Home
Rebecca Ryan
Love that mother nature is out our back doors. The people here are awesome and supporting and its so beautiful everywhere you look. What’s not to love about our coast!!
Kim Barbaro
I love everything about the coast!
Jaimie-Lea Koponen
Our favorite thing on the coast is our nightly walks to look for seals and otters
Shirley Badger
I love the pristine ocean, friendly people, and the beautiful mountains. I love the West Coast alot, been here over 14 years, this is HOME to me.
Susan Hatchard Bear
There is something very magical about the Sunshine Coast, and it’s impossible to articulate through words alone. One would have to be a poet, musician, artist, dancer, chef, fisherman, paddler, dog walker, beach comber, mountain biker, trail hiker, scuba diving story teller, romantic to do so!
Charmaine Nooski
I love the beaches, the people and Calvary chapel, and my friends and family
Chrissy Condon
Wow what dont i love! I love the air the water n the earth! The water is the cleanest water not just in canada but the world! The plant is the only industrial polution cleanest air i have smelt! The earth wow our sand gets shipped across not just canada but the world! Any scenery i see is totally awesome never seen anything like it! Wow im in paradice! I have loved people never loved a place so much, sunshine coast is the only place to be, there is no doubt about it!
Denny J August
This is at the tip of the inlet this I were we come from up jervis inlet this is Xenichen we do really live in the best place ever glad to raise my child here born an raised may be a small town but ppl all over the world manage to find this place on the map glad to call this place home
Telsa Atkinson
Encompassing 1555088 hectares, located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, there lay a small piece of perfected paradise. It is were the song sparrows and spotted towhees chirp a welcome tune to your arrival. Its is were the white-tailed deer make there grazing known to backyards of neighbouring residents. Bountiful in relation to the vast ocean; rich dungeon crab, healthy salmon, and endless amounts of trout. It is were giant cedar trees confine the deposits of towns and ignite daylight with their glowing green beauty. A place were one blackberry bush just isn’t enough. Bustling with a diverse and unique population of outgoing, happy, beachcombing people. They all have a place on this oasis. The Sunshine Coast District.
I love the sunshine coast because of it’s diverse biome. I love the sound of the birds when I first wake up in the morning to go to work. I love seeing a deer and holding her gaze until she slips away back into the forest. I love crabbing and fishing with my Dad on the Salish Sea in the hot, hot sun. I love walking through the forest and smelling the clean, crisp air that the cedar’s breath gives us. I love going any direction and never having to go hungry, there are always blackberries within walking distance. I love getting lost, because then I have an excuse to meet a fellow local who always has something to offer or teach. I love my home. The Sunshine Coast.
I have my doubts when it rains.
Ron Paradis
Lang-dale Ferry
Michelle Bouchard Kwasney
I love the water, beaches, community and of course the people!
Jennifer Sevilla
I used to live in Sechelt, such a beautiful place, peaceful, wonderful friendly folks. I had to move to find a job, but every time I go back to visit I fall in love all over again and wish I could have stayed! Love the Coast!
Pam Fominoff
I love the people of the Sunshine Coast, the elderly who have lived here and raised their families have such amazing stories to tell! Love the walks along the ocean where every single day you see something new! The eagles fishing off Ocean Beach Esplanade then taking their catch to their nest in the tree above where I walk. The otters frolicking in the ocean and playing on the rocks – we live in a magical place…….
Ange Cruikshank
I love being a part of a Community. The people of the Sunshine Coast are pretty amazing.
Denny J August
Another pic of the sechelt Indian band on the princess Malibu heading up our inlet again this place is the place to be SECHELT BC
Raylene Gilkes
I love the Coast, because the people here are amazing!!! Nevermind the neverending beauty of beaches greenery and fabulous wildlife!!! Such a wonderful community feel throughout the peninsula. I have realized how special and important our community is and how we manage to help one another out when the help is needed!!! Proud to be a Coaster!!! ♥
Christy Vitale
I love the scenery the coast has and the fresh air ocean and all the great people and the groups they have for young moms they make us young moms not feel so outta place
Tristan Nuttall
I Love how everyone on the coast is pretty chill
Brian Mackenzie
Nothing beats the mystical distance that the 40-minute ferry ride between the Coast and the mainland – through misty forested islands with little or no sign of human habitation – puts between this destination and everyday life… No matter how normal things on the Sunshine Coast apparently become, they are a much more enlivened shade of “normal” than the best of city living
Nathan P
Pulled pork sangy from Luckys, thats whatsup.
Stephy Amber Yelton
The coast is where my heart is, lived here my whole life, we have the most friendlest people ever the prettiest scenery ever best lakes , awesome hiking trails, not to mention every store you walk into your greeted with hellos and smiles i know if i ever need anything someone even a stranger is there to help its almost like the south with the hosiptality ♥ i love this place
Julia Denholm
I love the coast because my younger daughter was born there, the love of my life lives there, and because we are lucky enough to have a cottage on Keats Island. I would rather be with my family on a boat enjoying the Sunshine Coast sunshine than anywhere else in the world.
Angela Page Backlund
I was born in sechelt and raised in porpoise bay on my dads fish boat….the inlet is my favorite place in the entire world for so many reasons ..I can’t even explain ♥
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Talk About the Sunshine Coast BC
Here are some photos and comments about the Sunshine Coast BC Canada from a recent contest with $700. in prizes that I had.
I asked my facebook friends what they LOVED about the Sunshine Coast?
Thought you might enjoy reading some of their comments to get an insight into what this area is all about.
I was giving away a 3 hours cruise of Sechelt Inlet with Sunshine Coast Tours and a meal for six from Lucky’s Smokhouse.
There were 815 entries in total on facebook, showcasing the Sunshine Coast to over 120,000+ people.
We received an incredible 211+ comments and 21 photos submitted!!!!
Possibly the BIGGEST Sunshine Coast social media contest ever!!!
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What do you LOVE about the Sunshine Coast?
COMMENTS
Tanysha Marie
A picture to emphasize how much the coast just rocks!
Maya Manitobenis
Now I know why it’s called the sunshine coast , because the sun is so pretty when it comes around Sechelt ♥ we have the most beautiful days here on the coast ♥ I just love taking in the sun (:
Shelly Adam
I’ve lived here for 38 years and even though I wasn’t born here, all I can say is “There’s no place like home”
I love the beautiful beaches
Honestly the Sunshine Coast is heaven on earth. My love for it first began when my boyfriend, my now husband, took me there and taught me how to fish. Three years later he proposed at Secret Beach in Gibsons. We now have a son, and are looking forward to visiting the coast every summer. I would love to win this dinner so that we can show how peaceful and wonderful this area is to our parents. And perhaps convince them to move there, because that’s the only reason we haven’t moved to the Sunshine Coast already!
the fresh air and serenity of mother nature at its best! Heaven!
what i love about the coast, is being able to see stars on a clear night.. Which is not really possible here in vancouver
Michelle Stephens Gibson
First time in 15 years I went out with my Bro fishing for a day…..it’s so easy to live here and forget what a beautiful place we are in ♥
just love the laid back feeling of the coast, that moves at it’s ownb pace in comparison to most other locations, it is a speacial place for people to enjoy and lose themselves in for a time.
We moved to the Sunshine Coast 2 years ago from Victoria – the best choice we have ever made. I love the serenity, the daily overt beauty of our surroundings, the amazingly friendly people and the backcountry right at your doorstep. Best place on earth as far as we are concerned.
Colleen Carpenter
The best place to stay grounded…….beautiful views everywhere
I love the peacefulness and the smells. Something about feeling a connection with nature along the Sunshine Coast recharges me quite nicely.
Julia Poole
I love the scenery and tranquility I find when on the coast. It is a great escape from the city life and right in my own back yard.
Theresa L Toms
Here is a beautiful view from Look Out point here in Powell River after a small snow fall.
I love the Sunshine Coast because it is not only where I live but it’s also where my heart is. Coming from abroad, living here, surrounded by mountains, forest, ocean, and wildlife, is like a dream come true. Calling the Sunshine Coast my home is a privilege.
Shannon Markham
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What do I love about the coast? Well what do I not love would be an easier question to answer…maybe.I love that even on the rainiest days the smell of the forest and the fresh cool air. The fact that on a super hot day one can go into the forest and it is cool and beautiful and relaxing. I live in Powell River and we have so many lakes and the ocean right at our side which gives us limitless choices for fishing, swimming and the old fall back, beach combing. I love that even in the dead of winter our grass is still green and I hardly ever have to pull out the winter parka, but if I want to play int the snow it is just a short drive up the mountain to go sledding and snow fort building. Our most favorite times are when we take the boat on the ocean and explore the coast and try to catch a glimpse of a whale or dolphin. Watching otters on the beach are never a disappointment as they vault over rocks and logs and chirp and squeak at each other. What I don’t love….having to go to work and not enjoy more of our coast!
Dixie Manitobenis
Love it
Dallas Matthews
The Sunshine Coast is the safest place I have ever lived in the world… It’s so beautiful!
Jerry Coulson
What I love about the Sunshine Coast is its serenity; what makes it so tranquil is a combination of many things, the natural surroundings, the people, the pace of life, the wildlife (I just saw two deer down the street this morning), close to the city yet remote, by far the nicest place I have ever lived.
Margo Taylor
Spending time with Family & friends at CampSunRise
Katie Griffin
Just thought I’d share this picture. I think its beautiful.
Robin Woolmer
Deer grazing in my front yard!
Gladness Joe-Louis
This is why we live on the sunshine Coast.. we live in the BEST PLACE ON EARTH
Brown Pride
I love to wake up in the morning walk out of my house and look at this picture every morning
beautiful sechelt sunshine coast 
Margo Taylor
5 years ago Aug 27th 2007 I met the most wonderful man & best friend I came over to meet him & fell In love with him & Sunshine coast I grew up on Vancouver Island & Grew up watching The Beach combers He took me camping to the most wonderful place it was our first time being there together & we fell in love & we would love to go again if we had the chance to Lund BC
Ron Paradis
Deer relaxing in west Sechelt
Brown Pride
I love the sunshine coast because its a beautiful place with its natural scenery.. lakes mountains trails and the of course the beautiful sea .not to mention the friendly ppl and the art … The cars show in the summers the best ..and the community spirit when we all pull together for something need it is amazing
is not other than the beautiful SUNSHINE COAST ♥
Darcy Perry
There are definitely a lot of reasons we all love the Sunshine Coast, and call it home. All the fantastic people who live here and come to visit are such a huge part of it! Lucky’s Smokehouse couldn’t do it without you!
Theresa L Toms
I love the living on the Sunshine Coast because of the beautiful flower gardens like this one at the corner or Westview Ave and Joyce here in Powell River. Nice to be living in a place that takes pride in there parks and their flowers like here!
Jaimie-Lea Koponen
Our favorite thing on the coast is our nightly walks to look for seals and otters
Denny J August
This is at the tip of the inlet this I were we come from up jervis inlet this is Xenichen we do really live in the best place ever glad to raise my child here born an raised may be a small town but ppl all over the world manage to find this place on the map
glad to call this place home
Ron Paradis
Lang-dale Ferry
Denny J August
Another pic of the sechelt Indian band on the princess Malibu heading up our inlet again this place is the place to be SECHELT BC
Nathan P
Pulled pork sangy from Luckys, thats whatsup.
WHAT do you LOVE about the Sunshine Coast? Post a reply and comment below…
It’s Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast!!! Duane Burnett : D
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