180km of Coastal Paddling Adventures
Accessed via a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, just west of Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast offers 180-kilometres of coastline paddling on secluded inlets where emerald green rainforests meet the rocky shores of the Salish Sea. What’s not as well known is this region also boasts fantastic freshwater paddling on dozens of lakes including the 57-kilometre-long Powell Forest Canoe Route. Whatever your preference, the Sunshine Coast is salty and sweet.
Featured waterways in Sunshine Coast
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Sechelt Inlet
Offering calm waters, stunning coastal scenery, and abundant wildlife. Beginner to advanced paddlers alike will be enthralled by the tranquillity and ecological diversity of this coastal gem.
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Meet the specialists Sunshine Coast
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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Alpha Adventures- Outdoor Adventure Store
Whether in Sechelt, Gibsons, or Pender Harbour, Alpha Adventures offers paddle rentals and more at each location.
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Egmont Adventure Centre
Egmont Adventure Centre offers unforgettable water activities in stunning British Columbia inlets.
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Footprint Nature Explorations
Footprint BC offers unique sea kayak tours, courses, and expeditions in Desolation Sound & the Copeland Islands, BC.
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Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
Explore the Sechelt Inlet on and kayak or paddleboard with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks.
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Mitchell’s Canoe, Kayak & SUP, Sales and Rentals
Paddle the Powell Forest canoe route with Mitchell’s Canoe, Kayak, & SUP Sales & Rentals.
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Palli Palli Mobile Ebike & Paddle Board Rentals | Powell River
Rent a paddle board with Palli Palli Mobile Ebike & Paddle Board Rentals.
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Powell River Sea Kayak Ltd.
Explore BC’s coastal wonders with Powell River Sea Kayak. Offering guided tours, rentals, and eco resort packages in Desolation Sound.
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Terracentric Coastal Adventures
Explore the Desolation Sound in Lund BC with Terracentric Coastal Adventures.
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The Best Paddling On The Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is Canada’s best-kept secret for paddling opportunities and it’s only a short ferry ride from Vancouver. Here’s where to paddle when you get there.
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