Horseshoe Hideaway Guidebook
Food scene
Batch is a new pub (2020) with great beer on tap, local cider, and a fun welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice patio, and the burgers are great.
41 locals recommend
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveBatch is a new pub (2020) with great beer on tap, local cider, and a fun welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice patio, and the burgers are great.
El Segundo (or "El-sa" to the locals) is a great new restaurant with fun tropical decor, interesting drinks, a good happy hour (try the marg), and some delicious tacos and treats.
38 locals recommend
El Segundo
5755 Cowrie StEl Segundo (or "El-sa" to the locals) is a great new restaurant with fun tropical decor, interesting drinks, a good happy hour (try the marg), and some delicious tacos and treats.
Gumboot is a bit of a drive (25 mins or so) but is a wonderful local favourite. Great breakfasts, beautiful outdoor seating and really great lunch and dinner options too.
91 locals recommend
The Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdGumboot is a bit of a drive (25 mins or so) but is a wonderful local favourite. Great breakfasts, beautiful outdoor seating and really great lunch and dinner options too.
Locals fave! There is no view, this is a bit of a hole in the wall, but there are great deals to be had and the food is awesome. Menu is surprisingly comprehensive with a lot of interesting choices, and burgers are amazing.
41 locals recommend
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StLocals fave! There is no view, this is a bit of a hole in the wall, but there are great deals to be had and the food is awesome. Menu is surprisingly comprehensive with a lot of interesting choices, and burgers are amazing.
One of the "anchor" restaurants of Sechelt. Best view in town, great burgers and wings. Massive cobb salad that is so good. Happy hour from 3-5.
106 locals recommend
Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveOne of the "anchor" restaurants of Sechelt. Best view in town, great burgers and wings. Massive cobb salad that is so good. Happy hour from 3-5.
Fun yummy breakfast spot - line up for your order, then grab a seat. Delicious bennies.
67 locals recommend
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StFun yummy breakfast spot - line up for your order, then grab a seat. Delicious bennies.
If you're in the mood for meat, this is the place. Small and no view, but they do a great meal and also offer takeout.
15 locals recommend
Lucky's Barbecue House
5645 Wharf AveIf you're in the mood for meat, this is the place. Small and no view, but they do a great meal and also offer takeout.
Brickers is such a wonderful place to spend a few hours. Its a cidery where you can do tasting flights (try the Frambo!) and there is a food 'hut" outside with great mac and cheese and more. Family and dog friendly in the picnic area outside, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks too. Beautiful farm atmosphere.
72 locals recommend
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadBrickers is such a wonderful place to spend a few hours. Its a cidery where you can do tasting flights (try the Frambo!) and there is a food 'hut" outside with great mac and cheese and more. Family and dog friendly in the picnic area outside, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks too. Beautiful farm atmosphere.
Sightseeing
One of the best hikes around. It's not too challenging but absolutely beautiful. About a 20 minute drive to get there.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
One of the best hikes around. It's not too challenging but absolutely beautiful. About a 20 minute drive to get there.
Hidden Grove is a real treasure. It's a 5 minute drive away and contains a multitude of well marked hikes. Go for 20 minutes or 2 hours, it's up to you and the path you choose. Free parking in the large parking lot. Volunteer maintained.
48 locals recommend
Hidden Grove
7000 Sechelt Inlet RdHidden Grove is a real treasure. It's a 5 minute drive away and contains a multitude of well marked hikes. Go for 20 minutes or 2 hours, it's up to you and the path you choose. Free parking in the large parking lot. Volunteer maintained.
This hike is about 35 minutes away but well worth the drive. A bit of a workout, but you are rewarded with spectacular views. Pro tip: grab a bite at the Grasshopper Pub or the Mexican restaurant nearby afterward.
19 locals recommend
Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca RdThis hike is about 35 minutes away but well worth the drive. A bit of a workout, but you are rewarded with spectacular views. Pro tip: grab a bite at the Grasshopper Pub or the Mexican restaurant nearby afterward.
Most travellers love to check out the Narrows!
Info from their web site: This park was established in 1957. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park provides trails and viewing areas for visitors who wish to experience the awesome power of incredibly turbulent tidal rapids. On a 3 metre tide, 200 billion gallons of water flow through the narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlet.
The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 2 metres in height. Current speeds can exceed 30km/hr. The rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and whitewater.
There are opportunities to view tidal rapids, waterfowl and abundant marine life at various tidal levels. Brown Lake provides further waterfowl viewing opportunities.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdMost travellers love to check out the Narrows!
Info from their web site: This park was established in 1957. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park provides trails and viewing areas for visitors who wish to experience the awesome power of incredibly turbulent tidal rapids. On a 3 metre tide, 200 billion gallons of water flow through the narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlet.
The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 2 metres in height. Current speeds can exceed 30km/hr. The rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and whitewater.
There are opportunities to view tidal rapids, waterfowl and abundant marine life at various tidal levels. Brown Lake provides further waterfowl viewing opportunities.
Beautiful beach about a five minute drive away. Local's favourite, a great place to hang out.
Lamb Bay
Beautiful beach about a five minute drive away. Local's favourite, a great place to hang out.
Awesome kayak rental business about a 7 minute drive away. Get out on the water and explore! Our inlet is calm and clear.
37 locals recommend
Pedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdAwesome kayak rental business about a 7 minute drive away. Get out on the water and explore! Our inlet is calm and clear.
Want to spend the day at a beautiful big sandy beach? To get there, you take a water taxi from Secret Cove Marina to North Thormanby Island.
Walk miles along the pristine shoreline, swim the tranquil warm waters, or savour a delicious picnic lunch while observing the array of birds and botany. When the tide is low it is possible to walk to South Thormanby, while exploring tidal pools and a variety of colourful marine life. Whenever friends visit this beach for the day they seem to come back with the BEST TANS. :)
24 locals recommend
Thormanby Island
Want to spend the day at a beautiful big sandy beach? To get there, you take a water taxi from Secret Cove Marina to North Thormanby Island.
Walk miles along the pristine shoreline, swim the tranquil warm waters, or savour a delicious picnic lunch while observing the array of birds and botany. When the tide is low it is possible to walk to South Thormanby, while exploring tidal pools and a variety of colourful marine life. Whenever friends visit this beach for the day they seem to come back with the BEST TANS. :)