Gough Creek's Sunshine Coast Guidebook
Beaches
A great day use and beach area, which is accessed from Redroofs Road approximately 15 minutes past Sechelt.
55 locals recommend
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadA great day use and beach area, which is accessed from Redroofs Road approximately 15 minutes past Sechelt.
Roberts Creek Provincial Park is a great picnic, swimming and exploring spot - especially at low tide. It is located at Flume Road and Beach Avenue.
20 locals recommend
Roberts Creek Provincial Park
Roberts Creek Provincial Park is a great picnic, swimming and exploring spot - especially at low tide. It is located at Flume Road and Beach Avenue.
Secret Beach in Gibsons is particularly lovely for wandering at low-tide rain or shine.
16 locals recommend
Secret Beach Park
131 Secret Beach RdSecret Beach in Gibsons is particularly lovely for wandering at low-tide rain or shine.
Welcome Beach
Rocky with great views, swimming and exploring.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking and hiking trails start 500m down the road from the cabin. Simply turn left out of the driveway. There are no maps once you reach the forest and much of the routes are on old logging roads. Please stay aware of your route and watch for bikers.
Biking trails: The local biking community has created great resources for riders including an interactive map of trails:
Waterfall Hike: If you take the path going straight in front of you ( you’ll quickly come across a small plank bridge) and then turn right, you’ll find signs indicating the route to the waterfall. It’s about a 20-30 minute walk to the waterfall with lots of exploring to be done once you arrive.
Day Road
Day RoadMountain biking and hiking trails start 500m down the road from the cabin. Simply turn left out of the driveway. There are no maps once you reach the forest and much of the routes are on old logging roads. Please stay aware of your route and watch for bikers.
Biking trails: The local biking community has created great resources for riders including an interactive map of trails:
Waterfall Hike: If you take the path going straight in front of you ( you’ll quickly come across a small plank bridge) and then turn right, you’ll find signs indicating the route to the waterfall. It’s about a 20-30 minute walk to the waterfall with lots of exploring to be done once you arrive.
Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.Trails for all experience levels. Near Langdale ferry terminal
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadHiking
Experienced hikers - long and strenuous day hikes that require 4x4 access.
20 locals recommend
Tetrahedron Provincial Park
Experienced hikers - long and strenuous day hikes that require 4x4 access.
Challenging day hike, approximately 12km roundtrip. For more information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-elphinstone-summit-trail
Mount Elphinstone
Challenging day hike, approximately 12km roundtrip. For more information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-elphinstone-summit-trail
Intermediate hike/walk approximately 8km to famed Skookumchuck rapids. Located in Egmont about 1.5 hours up the coast. Dont forget to visit the bakery!
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdIntermediate hike/walk approximately 8km to famed Skookumchuck rapids. Located in Egmont about 1.5 hours up the coast. Dont forget to visit the bakery!
Intermediate hike, very steep in parts. Approximately 5km and 2.5 hours roundtrip. 40 minutes from Roberts Creek in Pender Harbour. For more information visit: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/mount-daniel/
32 locals recommend
Mount Daniel Peak Trail Head/Parking
5223 Garden Bay RdIntermediate hike, very steep in parts. Approximately 5km and 2.5 hours roundtrip. 40 minutes from Roberts Creek in Pender Harbour. For more information visit: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/mount-daniel/
Short, enjoyable and easy walking trails (1 hour max) in Pender Harbour. For more information visit: http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/francis-point.html
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
Short, enjoyable and easy walking trails (1 hour max) in Pender Harbour. For more information visit: http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/francis-point.html
Easy and accessible walking trails in a marine provincial park. For more information visit: https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2020/03/52-weeks-of-trails-week-19/
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Easy and accessible walking trails in a marine provincial park. For more information visit: https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/blog/2020/03/52-weeks-of-trails-week-19/
Swimming Lakes
Ruby Lake is one of many great and accessible, swimming lakes on the coast. This website provides a great overview of your options on the lower coast:
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/swimming-lakes.html
42 locals recommend
Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast HwyRuby Lake is one of many great and accessible, swimming lakes on the coast. This website provides a great overview of your options on the lower coast:
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/swimming-lakes.html
Food scene
Local craft cidery with a great outdoor picnic/patio area in West Sechelt.
72 locals recommend
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadLocal craft cidery with a great outdoor picnic/patio area in West Sechelt.
Local craft brewery 5 minutes from the Langdale ferry terminal. Sunday markets throughout the summer!
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Local craft brewery 5 minutes from the Langdale ferry terminal. Sunday markets throughout the summer!
Enjoy watching the seaplanes come and go at this waterfront favourite located on the inlet.
106 locals recommend
Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveEnjoy watching the seaplanes come and go at this waterfront favourite located on the inlet.
Locally roasted coffee and locally made donuts - need we say more!
44 locals recommend
Beachcomber Coffee Company
264 Gower Point RdLocally roasted coffee and locally made donuts - need we say more!
The Gumboot Cafe and neighbouring, Gumboot Restaurant are both local favourites, and are a quick, 5-minute drive down past the highway in the heart of Roberts Creek village.
91 locals recommend
The Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdThe Gumboot Cafe and neighbouring, Gumboot Restaurant are both local favourites, and are a quick, 5-minute drive down past the highway in the heart of Roberts Creek village.
Best fish and chip just around the corner! Please phone ahead for orders.
43 locals recommend
Sharkey's Fish Locker
1397 Roberts Creek RdBest fish and chip just around the corner! Please phone ahead for orders.
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnGreat flatbreads, great beer and great views!
Perfect place to spend an afternoon sipping a flight of local cider.
26 locals recommend
Banditry Cider
538 Pratt RoadPerfect place to spend an afternoon sipping a flight of local cider.
Sunday Cider
1632 Sunshine Coast HwyWonderful spot for great cider, often with local music and food.
Get on the waitlist and enjoy hanging by the marina while you wait for margaritas and excellent food.
83 locals recommend
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdGet on the waitlist and enjoy hanging by the marina while you wait for margaritas and excellent food.
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwySunset dinners in Davis Bay
Cultural & Eco-Tours
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdFarm Stands
Grounded Acres Organic Farm
1668 Sunshine Coast HighwayOpen Saturday to Monday between Gibsons and Roberts Creek.
One Straw Society
1041 Roberts Creek RoadOne Straw Tiny Farm
Gibsons Farm
713 Henry RoadFarm stand open every day and weekend food truck brunches!