Gibsons British Columbia

By Author: Teya Zary
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‘Gibsons - Gateway to the Sunshine Coast'.
But the problem with gateways is that people usually just pass straight through them.
Pass straight through Gibsons, though, and you'll pass up a memorable opportunity. Gibsons is a charmingly picturesque fishing village that is small enough to wander around but also contains enough restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfasts and shopping opportunities to keep you occupied for hours. All this and you can eat at Molly's Reach, too!
If you are looking for a location for a perfect family holiday then British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, with its mild west coast climate and average of 5 - 6 hours of sunshine everyday throughout the year, is a great place to look. And Gibsons, just 10 minutes south of the Langdale Ferry Terminal on Highway 101, would be a perfect place to base yourself for a few days at least so that you can explore what this spectacular area has to offer.
And it has such an abundance of varied year-round recreational activities that you will surely discover delights for all of the family.
For example, in Gibsons itself, as well as the inevitable ...
... reminders of the 387 episodes of ‘Beachcombers' that were filmed here, you can tour the scenic harbor, view the classic houses, explore the eclectic shops in Molly's Lane market, lounge in Winegarden Park or just breathe in all the history and scenic splendor that surrounds you.
Set on Howe Sound, with Mount Elphinstowe elegantly watching over you, Gibsons obviously will have a cornucopia of delights for water enthusiasts - kayaks, sailboats, yachts and much more. If it's beaches that enchant you then you can walk along to Armours Beach, where there was an early settlement of Squamish First Nations people, and where you will find delightfully safe swimming; or you could discover the Secret Beach, by following the long wooden steps to a pebble beach offering views across to Vancover Island and Gibsons itself; or search for a beach for yourself and make your own fascinating discovery. Later, you could journey a little further west to Roberts Creek Provincial Park and collect your own mussels and oysters and wander amongst the artists' studios.
For lovers of others sports, there are two golf courses nearby which both offer a warm welcome to visitors and the prospect of playing golf surrounded by the best scenery British Columbia can offer. For cyclists, there are some delightfully peaceful by-roads to explore or, if it's mountain biking you want, then there are many specially designed trails including the Sprockids Mountain Bike Park, where your kids can have a great time ( and you, too!).
For hikers, there are some gentle coastal walks or the more demanding Soames Hill climb, with its spectacular rewards waiting at the top, or, of course, the treks on Mount Elphinstowe itself for the real aficionados.
For me, the best way to reach Gibsons is to take the attractive 40 minute ferry trip from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, itself a delightful 20 minute drive from Vancover, but there are other ways, including Floatplanes.
It doesn't matter, though, how you arrive in Gibsons; what really matters most is that this is one gateway that you shouldn't just pass though.
Gibsons is a gateway worth hanging around at for quite a while.