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Check out our climate diagram to find the perfect month for your vacation. The highest average temperatures are in the month of July. February is the coolest month, with average minimal temperature reaching -18°. The rainiest month is July while the driest month is January.
The Sunshine Coast is a rugged coastal region in southwestern British Columbia bordering the Strait of Georgia. It's a land of jaw-dropping mountain peaks covered with a lush canopy of various species of trees, and dramatic marine waterways blanketing the scene below. There's a variety of accommodations in the area to make your stay even better. Comfortable houses and cabins amidst the woods put you in close touch to lakes, bountiful green spaces and parks, and an impressive trail system winding through it all.
The Sunshine Coast's growing culinary scene is full of restaurants proudly featuring local seasonal produce and seafood. The Skookumchuck Bakery & Cafe in Egmont is a great place to get your day started. It serves some tasty breakfast and light lunch options, including a gluten-free sandwich and organic chicken. There's also fresh-baked goodies made from scratch, and organic espresso and coffee.
For wonderful food and service at an unbeatable location, head to Chasters Restaurant in Gibsons. Guests love this restaurant for its awe-inspiring views of the Strait of Georgia. Located inside the historic Bonniebrook Lodge, Chasters has a seasonal menu whose dishes reflect exceptional attention to detail. Try the seared Digby scallops, or rack of lamb.
Family vacations on the beautiful Sunshine Coast offer plenty of fun activities for all ages. The Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is located just north of Sechelt. It has everything you need for a great day out, including a beach, hiking trails, picnic areas, and kayak rentals and lessons. Kids will love the playground area, which also provides plenty of shade during the wonderful sunny days here.
The Iris Griffith Field Studies & Interpretive Centre near Earls Cove provides a closer look into local nature. Various programs and projects here help visitors to better appreciate the surrounding environment here, and how to better care for it. Observe the wetland restoration going on outside, check out the centre building's solar-powered systems, or hike the nearby nature trails.
From provincial parks to museums, the Sunshine Coast is home to some of British Columbia's finest attractions. Start with the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives in Gibsons to learn more about the history of the region and its residents. There's two exhibition rooms with displays and artifacts from different eras of local history, and an archives with over 9,000 historical photographs and documents.
The Sunshine Coast's rugged geography means countless places to explore. For an unique subtropical paradise, visit Savary Island. A long, narrow island in the Strait of Georgia, it has largely untouched white sand beaches, with the warmest water north of Mexico and magnificent views of the mountains and ocean. Various ecosystems here include forested dunes, meadows, and sand cliffs.
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