Pender Harbour.
The sunshine works full time on the Sunshine Coast; it shows its happy face some 2,000 hours each year. That should be reason enough to travel there, especially for folks living elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest (where the sun often seems to be in retirement). Yet sun aside, there are plenty of good reasons to vacation in the Sunshine Coast.
- 30th Annual Sunshine Music Festival in Palm Beach, Powell River. September 3 – 4, 2011. Lodge in Powell River BC Bed and Breakfasts. Check it out in 2012, if not this year.
- International Plein Air Paint Out in Gibson’s Landing, September 9 -10, 2011. Bring your easel and paint mountains, islands, and a colorful working wharf. Lodge in Gibsons Landing BC Bed and Breakfasts.
- Pender Harbour Fall Faire. Join in the celebration of the harvest and enjoy an art show, dancing demonstrations, and much more. October 1, 2011. Lodge in Halfmoon Bay BC Bed and Breakfasts.
- Sunshine Coast Mushroom Festival. Pender Harbour, October 15, 2011. A fun-filled day of fungi. Guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, and more. Lodge in Halfmoon Bay British Columbia Bed and Breakfasts.
- Sechelt Festival of the Arts, October 17 – 23, 2011. A whole week of music, art shows, dance, and more. Lodge in Sechelt British Columbia Bed and Breakfasts.
The Sunshine Coast is a haven for kayakers, hikers, anglers, and anyone who appreciates a beautiful setting. Special events like the ones listed above are an extra perk.
