Living on the Sunshine Coast, BC means getting used to riding the ferry. While we’re part of the Canadian mainland, there’s no road or bridge that provides access so using the ferry is a fact of life. Anyone that calls Gibsons home has their own unique BC Ferries Sunshine Coast routine. This is what mine looks like when I need to bring my car with me to Vancouver. Crossing from Gibsons to Horseshoe Bay If I know in advance I’m going to the city, I book a ferry reservation via… Read More
When non-residents learn that I live in Gibsons, BC, they’ll sometimes ask, “What’s it like to live on the Island?” While this comment draws ire from some Sunshine Coasters, there are a few reasons why the uninitiated might be forgiven for thinking we’re part of Vancouver Island. But there are also a couple of ways that the Sunshine Coast is distinctly its own thing. SAME – Both rely on the ferry Just like Vancouver Island, you need to ride a ferry to visit. The Sunshine Coast is part of BC’s… Read More
Rain or shine, I try to start my days with a walk somewhere in Gibsons. In the decade I’ve been here, I’ve developed a few goto routes that I incorporate into my morning routine. There and back on the seawalk I usually start at the gravel path in Winegarden Park that leads past the pop-up concert shell and down to the seawalk. Then I follow the seawalk all the way to Armours Beach where I’ll spend a few minutes soaking in the amazing mountain view! On my return trip, I… Read More
I like to call this home in Roberts Creek, BC “the castle by the sea.” It’s a true fairytale-home with oceanfront views and lots of unexpected architectural touches. A special thank you to the Aiken-Doyle Team for letting me tour their listing. When you arrive at the property, one of the first things you’ll notice is the dramatic setting. The house sits tucked in the trees and has easy access to 80′ of shoreline. You’ll be able to swim, kayak, and fish just steps from your door! There’s a detached… Read More
People that watch my videos on YouTube often message me and ask me if Gibsons is actually worth visiting. I tell them it’s SO worth visiting but be prepared that after being here for a weekend, they’ll start imagining what their life on the Sunshine Coast could look like! Gibsons is THAT amazing. Compact, walkable, and ridiculously pretty, Gibsons has a way of making you fall in love with it! The ferry ride feels like a reset The ferry trip from West Vancouver to Langdale is part of the magic…. Read More
I experience an immense sense of peace each time I drive off the ferry when it arrives in Langdale. Maybe I’ve been running errands in Vancouver or maybe I’m returning from a short getaway but when I roll down the ramp, I’m so excited to know I’m only a few minutes away from returning home to Gibsons.
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