The Sunshine Coast offers many wonderful opportunities
for sport fishing.
From Gibsons to Roberts Creek, salmon fisherman troll along the shelf
edges; Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Secret Cove and Pender Harbour are popular
starting places for boaters and anglers. There are more than 30 marinas
up and down our Coast, offering everything from boat rentals to live bait.
One of the popular spots for salmon fishing on Sechelt is at the Davis
Bay pier right in front of the Bella Beach Inn. Also Davis Bay beach right
in front of the
Bella Beach Inn is very popular for clam digging and crabbing.
(fishing license required).
Kayaking
The Trail Islands in Trail Bay at Sechelt, the Thormanbys
with their splendid sandy beaches by Secret Cove, the Hodgson Islets by
Pender Harbour all offer something different and interesting. Other inlets
along the coast, Pender Harbour, Jervis Inlet and Hotham Sound all offer
the paddler unique and exciting paddling opportunities.
There are hundreds of excellent hikes to be enjoyed from one end of the
Coast to the other. You can rent canoes and kayaks and lessons for beginners
are available.
Scuba Diving
The most popular spot to dive on the Sunshine Coast is at the Skookumchuck
Rapids. "Skookum" means strong, and "chuck" means waters. This is a trip
for experienced divers as the current can be up to 14.5 knots on the flooding
tide and 16 knots on the ebb tide - you have to be ready for anything. The
dive is great - the marine life includes anemones, rose stars, rock fish,
kelp greenlings and, sometimes, Puget Sound king crabs. The best way to
dive the rapids is on a charter - most local operators have hundreds of
hours of experience diving the Skookumchuck. Less experienced divers might
want to take a crack at the Tzoonie Narrows. The tidal stream here is only
three to four knots. Marine life includes sea lemons, lingcod, kelp greenlings,
silvery pile perch, wolf eels and even decorated warbonnets with spikes
on their heads. Tzoonie is also a popular night-diving spot. There are many
great diving opportunities on the Sunshine Coast including our artificial
reef (a decommissioned, purposely-sunk warship) off Kunechin Point at the
mouth of Salmon Inlet.
Golf
Golf on the Sunshine Coast is an amazing experience.
Towering firs and cedars line courses overlooking beautiful ocean vistas
and breathtaking mountain ranges. Rolling hills and sloping greens make
for challenging play.
There are beautiful 18 hole courses just minutes from the Bella Beach Inn.
Sechelt Golf and Country Club Sechelt Golf & Country Club is located on
a plateau above the small Oceanside town of Sechelt.
Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club The Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club –
a stunning 18-hole layout of scenic and challenging golf – the
rolling fairways are well-groomed and cut through a forest of
towering evergreens.
Hiking
The Sunshine Coast offers many of hikes which are connected to places
of great meaning and historical significance.
There are many trails and hiking routes near by the Bella Beach Inn.
Sand Castle Competition
Every summer, Davis Bay
Beach hosts sand castle competition.
Sandy beaches make it an ideal playground for children.
Join us at the annual Sand Castle competition!
Cruise
Boat tours to fantastic
Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatter Box Falls.
Information and schedules are available at the Bella Beach Inn.
Fishing
