Walking Canada’s Sunshine Coast
Walking Canada’s Sunshine Coast
Walking Canada’s Sunshine Coast
9 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver
Visiting: Vancouver, Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, Madeira Park, Powell River
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W08SC
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking journey along Canada's Sunshine Coast with our "Walking Canada’s Sunshine Coast" tour. This self-paced adventure invites you to reconnect with nature, offering sweeping ocean vistas, woodland creeks, and encounters with rare flora and fauna. Stay in remarkable waterfront retreats that promise beauty and tranquility. Your journey begins in vibrant Vancouver, where you'll collect your rental car for a seamless exploration of the coast, including four ferry rides. Discover the lush landscapes of Gibsons, Sechelt, and Roberts Creek, and ascend the Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail for panoramic views. Explore the rocky outcrops of Madeira Park and the serene trails of Powell River. For an unforgettable experience, consider adding a rail journey through the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer or a stay at the unique Indigenous Klahoose Wilderness Resort. Enjoy eight nights of unique accommodations and all breakfasts, with the freedom to explore at your leisure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon your arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you'll collect your rental car and drive to your first hotel in Vancouver to rest up before beginning your walking trip (approx. 30mins).Overnight Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver.
Day 2 : Around Gibsons, Sechelt & Roberts Creek
Location: Gibsons
Accommodation Name: Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (approx. 1h) for your ferry to Gibsons (45mins). Check in to your accommodation before heading out on your first Sunshine Coast walk. There are many walks to choose from throughout the week, these are some of our favourites.Choice of walks in Gibsons (3km/2.6km), Sechelt (19.6km/8km/2.3km), and Roberts Creek (10km/6.5miles).Explore lush fern valleys, powerful waterfalls, mossy canyons, and alpine lakes across these incredibly varied walks.Overnight Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons.
Day 3 : Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail
Location: Sunshine Coast
Accommodation Name: Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk along Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail (12.5km), one of the highest peaks on the lower Sunshine Coast. Through forest, you'll follow the coloured markers as you climb along the ridge with glimpses of Langdale creek down below. From the summit, you'll be rewarded with expansive views to Vancouver, Gibsons, Bowen Island, and much of Howe Sound.Overnight Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons.
Day 4 : Around Gibsons, Sechelt & Roberts Creek
Location: Gibsons
Accommodation Name: Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Gibsons (2.7km/2km), Sechelt (8km/3km), and Roberts Creek (10.3km). Explore lush fern valleys, powerful waterfalls, mossy canyons, and alpine lakes across these incredibly varied walks.Overnight Shades of Jade Inn & Spa, Gibsons.
Day 5 : Madeira Park & Halfmoon Bay
Location: Madeira Park
Accommodation Name: Painted Boat Resort & Spa, Madeira Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Madeira Park (1.8km/2.5km/4.4km) and Halfmoon Bay (4.2km/7.6km).Visit the rocky outcrop of Smugglers Cove, loop around a forest lake, or visit the Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park with a protected archaeological site.Overnight Painted Boat Resort & Spa, Madeira Park.
Day 6 : Around Madeira Park & Egmont
Location: Madeira Park
Accommodation Name: Painted Boat Resort & Spa, Madeira Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Madeira Park (1.8km/2.5km/4.4km) and Egmont (7.5km).Embark on a scenic beach walk to a small lighthouse with an arbutus tree grove or take a forested walk to a rocky outcrop with views of the changing tidal waters, creating unique rapids and whirlpools.Overnight Painted Boat Resort & Spa, Madeira Park.
Day 7 : Around Powell River
Location: Powell River
Accommodation Name: Desolation Sound Resort, Powell River
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take the ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay (1h), then drive to Powell River (approx. 30mins).After arriving on the ferry, we'd recommend a favourite walk amongst Powell River locals. As part of the renowned Sunshine Coast Trail, this relatively easy trail follows the riverbed and Appleton Creek to an iconic hut and lake with waterfalls and charming bridges along the way (7km).Overnight Desolation Sound Resort, Powell River.
Day 8 : Around Powell River
Location: Powell River
Accommodation Name: Desolation Sound Resort, Powell River
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Powell River (14.5km/18.3km). Enjoy a gentle trail through the forest with spots to swim or embark on a longer trail up Tin Hat Mountain to an iconic viewpoint and hut that sits at the halfway point of the Sunshine Coast long-distance trail. Tin Hat Hut is a stunning 360° mountain-top lookout with views that define the Powell River experience.Overnight Desolation Sound Resort, Powell River.
Day 9 : Around Lund. Return To Gibsons & Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Lund (4.5km/8.7km/10.4km). Wind your way through vibrant forest with views of Okeover Inlet and the Salish Sea. Another walk takes you to the mossy rainforest of Malaspina Provincial Park and Wednesday Lake or follow a picturesque trail along the coastal bluffs of Hurtado Bay.Take two ferries before driving back to Vancouver International Airport to return your rental car and fly home. Alternatively, you can add on one of our incredible optional extensions as below.
What's Included
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8 nights in unique accommodation
The tour includes 8 nights in unique accommodation, providing a comfortable and memorable stay.
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All breakfasts
All breakfasts are included during the tour, ensuring you start each day with a hearty meal.
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent, ensuring smooth and efficient travel arrangements.
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Headwater navigation app
Access to the Headwater navigation app is included, providing guidance and information throughout your journey.
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Rental car for 9 days
A rental car is provided for 9 days, allowing you to explore the Sunshine Coast at your own pace.
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Ferries as per itinerary (x4 included)
Four ferry rides are included as per the itinerary, facilitating seamless travel between coastal destinations.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Single accommodation is not included but is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged independently if required.
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Lunches & dinners
Lunches and dinners are not included, allowing you the flexibility to choose your dining options.
Food
Accommodation
This historical hotel, known as the 'castle in the city', offers luxury and elegance since 1939. Located downtown, it is close to attractions and restaurants, featuring an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre, perfect for resting before your walking trip.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes a rental car for 9 days, allowing you to explore the Sunshine Coast at your own pace. Additionally, four ferry rides are included as per the itinerary, providing seamless travel between the various coastal destinations.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in unique accommodations, including a historical hotel in Vancouver known as the 'castle in the city', and waterfront retreats like the Shades of Jade Inn & Spa in Gibsons and the Painted Boat Resort & Spa in Madeira Park.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
All breakfasts are included in the tour package. However, lunches and dinners are not included and will need to be arranged separately.
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What are some of the walking options available during the tour?
The tour offers a variety of walking options, including trails in Gibsons, Sechelt, and Roberts Creek, as well as the Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail. You can also explore Madeira Park, Halfmoon Bay, and Powell River, with walks ranging from easy trails to more challenging hikes with stunning views.
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Is there an option to extend the tour with additional experiences?
Yes, you can add on a 5-night rail journey through the Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer or spend 3 or 4 nights at the Indigenous Klahoose Wilderness Resort.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.