Natasha’s guidebook
Food scene
The Grasshopper Pub patio has stunning views! Go for the views and a drink. The food is just ok. The pub is kid friendly.
59 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyThe Grasshopper Pub patio has stunning views! Go for the views and a drink. The food is just ok. The pub is kid friendly.
This is an easy stop in once you get off the ferry in Langdale to pick up some fresh, in season seafood. They often post what they have fresh on their Facebook page. You can call ahead to place an order or drive into Gibson's and just walk down the government dock to see for yourself.
Beldis Fish Boat
This is an easy stop in once you get off the ferry in Langdale to pick up some fresh, in season seafood. They often post what they have fresh on their Facebook page. You can call ahead to place an order or drive into Gibson's and just walk down the government dock to see for yourself.
This little shack is tucked into the forest at the turn off opposite to going into Roberts Creek. Famous for their fish and chips. I really really like the tartar sauce and definitely the best fries I've ever had.
43 locals recommend
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdThis little shack is tucked into the forest at the turn off opposite to going into Roberts Creek. Famous for their fish and chips. I really really like the tartar sauce and definitely the best fries I've ever had.
Their food truck rocks. Now that they've opened up a permanent location, you know exactly where to find them and their food is tasty.
11 locals recommend
Salt & Swine
747 North RoadTheir food truck rocks. Now that they've opened up a permanent location, you know exactly where to find them and their food is tasty.
I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard that they have good takeaway options.
41 locals recommend
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StI haven't tried it myself, but I've heard that they have good takeaway options.
You can find their take and bake pizzas at Clayton's in Sechelt or at IGA. It's such a treat!
12 locals recommend
Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta
4330 Sunshine Coast HwyYou can find their take and bake pizzas at Clayton's in Sechelt or at IGA. It's such a treat!
Get a cider to go and/or enjoy it, in one the seating areas in the pasture. On weekends and some evenings, they'll often have food trucks!
50 locals recommend
Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyGet a cider to go and/or enjoy it, in one the seating areas in the pasture. On weekends and some evenings, they'll often have food trucks!
The Upper Deck floating restaurant at Secret Cove Marina is opened seasonally and is a unique experience. Reservations highly recommended. The store at the marina is opened seasonally as well and is walking distance for supplies.
11 locals recommend
Secret Cove Marina Ltd
5411 Secret Cove RdThe Upper Deck floating restaurant at Secret Cove Marina is opened seasonally and is a unique experience. Reservations highly recommended. The store at the marina is opened seasonally as well and is walking distance for supplies.
Fabulous outdoor space, kid and dog friendly. Food truck and occasionally entertainment.
72 locals recommend
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadFabulous outdoor space, kid and dog friendly. Food truck and occasionally entertainment.
Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park RdGreat food and best margaritas!
In the middle of the forest, this is a unique and tranquil spot for a coffee, a smoothie and a bite.
13 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Bakery & Cafe
6694 Doriston HwyIn the middle of the forest, this is a unique and tranquil spot for a coffee, a smoothie and a bite.
Grocery Store
A grocery store experience that is like a step back in time. There's a BC Liquor Store next door and a small park.
33 locals recommend
IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdA grocery store experience that is like a step back in time. There's a BC Liquor Store next door and a small park.
The newly renovated Halfmoon Bay General Store is a 5 min drive should you need supplies. They're even licensed. Walk up the road to beach access or farther along to a government dock if you'd like some time by the water.
29 locals recommend
Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdThe newly renovated Halfmoon Bay General Store is a 5 min drive should you need supplies. They're even licensed. Walk up the road to beach access or farther along to a government dock if you'd like some time by the water.
Open seasonally May - Sept. A 7 min walk, this public marina has a spot to enjoy coffee, stocks some supplies and is licensed.
11 locals recommend
Secret Cove Marina Ltd
5411 Secret Cove RdOpen seasonally May - Sept. A 7 min walk, this public marina has a spot to enjoy coffee, stocks some supplies and is licensed.
Hiking
For a hike up to spectacular views, this is worth a visit. Tall ferns line the trail and expect the hike up to take about 40 min.
32 locals recommend
Mount Daniel Peak Trail Head/Parking
5223 Garden Bay RdFor a hike up to spectacular views, this is worth a visit. Tall ferns line the trail and expect the hike up to take about 40 min.
Across the highway from the recreation site turn off (ocean side and about 400 m south), there is a user maintained trail where you can check out the falls and walk the 40 min or so loop. Ferns can be 4ft tall here! Enjoy time by the falls and get your fill of forest bathing.
14 locals recommend
Homesite Creek / Secret Cove Recreation Area
9844 Sunshine Coast HwyAcross the highway from the recreation site turn off (ocean side and about 400 m south), there is a user maintained trail where you can check out the falls and walk the 40 min or so loop. Ferns can be 4ft tall here! Enjoy time by the falls and get your fill of forest bathing.
Mountain Biking
Locally designed mountain biking park in Sechelt. https://www.coastgravitypark.ca/
57 locals recommend
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadLocally designed mountain biking park in Sechelt. https://www.coastgravitypark.ca/
Provincial Park
An ocean side flat trail that is a lovely place to walk and soak in the sun, beachcomb and birdwatch. There is a fish ladder here, that the beaver dams up but the naturalists monitor it.
55 locals recommend
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadAn ocean side flat trail that is a lovely place to walk and soak in the sun, beachcomb and birdwatch. There is a fish ladder here, that the beaver dams up but the naturalists monitor it.
From boardwalks to forests and ocean coves, the trails here take you through some different scenery. Watch for wildlife in the marsh from the boardwalk. Be memorized by the colour of the water in the various coves. Take in all the ocean side arbutus. This park has a fabulous ocean side trail that loops around for all sorts of spectacular views.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
From boardwalks to forests and ocean coves, the trails here take you through some different scenery. Watch for wildlife in the marsh from the boardwalk. Be memorized by the colour of the water in the various coves. Take in all the ocean side arbutus. This park has a fabulous ocean side trail that loops around for all sorts of spectacular views.
It's about a 45 min drive from Secret Cove and a great way to see the rest of this part of the sunshine coast. The trail itself is relatively flat and non-technical. The forest is lovely with all shades of green. it's about a 45 min walk to the narrows and the best time to see the most movement in the water is high tide.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdIt's about a 45 min drive from Secret Cove and a great way to see the rest of this part of the sunshine coast. The trail itself is relatively flat and non-technical. The forest is lovely with all shades of green. it's about a 45 min walk to the narrows and the best time to see the most movement in the water is high tide.
if you're headed to Madeira Park and have some time for an ocean side hike, explore Francis Peninsula.
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
if you're headed to Madeira Park and have some time for an ocean side hike, explore Francis Peninsula.
Swimming
There's a beach area and amenities if you are looking to spend time near the water. Good for swimming. Note, this beach isn't dog friendly.
19 locals recommend
Katherine Lake
There's a beach area and amenities if you are looking to spend time near the water. Good for swimming. Note, this beach isn't dog friendly.
Coopers Green Park
5500 Fisherman RdGood for ocean swimming and a picnic spot.
Great for swimming but can get crowded and there's not a lot of shore space.
15 locals recommend
Trout Lake
Great for swimming but can get crowded and there's not a lot of shore space.