![]() Drive 8 km (5 mi) into the scenic seaside village of Gibsons, a fishing community less than 30 km (18 mi) from Vancouver, but well-removed from the big-city hustle and bustle. You will arrive in Langdale 45 minutes later. Enjoy the scenic sailing through Howe Sound. While on land, the rocky hiking trails provide challenging terrain for trekkers. While waiting to board the ferry to Langdale, be sure to explore the scenic marine village, one of Vancouver’s best stops for fish’ n’ chips! Paddlers and scuba divers will feel right at home in the waters of this small town nestled under the mountains bordering Howe Sound. Victoria is at the southern end of Vancouver Island (70 km / 42 mi), and from Swartz Bay near Victoria, BC Ferries sails back to Tsawwassen and the mainland (1 hour 35 minutes).įrom Vancouver, take Highway 1 west to the quaint and charming harbour community of Horseshoe Bay. Follow Highway 19 down the island’s east coast to Nanaimo (50 km / 30 mi) and then on to Chemainus (37 km / 22 mi).From Powell River, BC Ferries will take you to Comox (1 hour and 15 minute sailing), where you drive south on Highway 19 to Qualicum Beach (73 km / 44 mi). The Earl’s Cove Ferry crosses Jervis Inlet at Saltery Bay (50 minute sailing) and the drive to Powell River is (31 km / 18 mi).Sechelt is up the coast (26 km / 16 mi) and the Earl’s Cove Ferry is further up the highway (51 km / 31 mi). From Horseshoe Bay, take BC Ferries to Langdale (40 minute sailing) and drive Highway 101 to Gibsons (8 km / 5 mi). ![]() This 359 km (222 mi) circle tour stays close to the water and explores the island’s cozy seaside villages, beaches, and marinas. Drive and ferry your way up the 180 km (110 mi) Sunshine Coast, over to Vancouver Island, and down to the provincial capital of Victoria. Sun-warmed beaches, marine adventures, and picturesque coastal scenery are all part of this three-to-five-day circle tour. There’s a good reason why the Sunshine Coast bears its name: it receives approximately 2,400 hours of sunlight annually, making it drier and sunnier than other destinations in the region. ![]()
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