Posts tagged BC Ferries

Transportation options on the Sunshine Coast, BC

Travel

Whether you’re visiting the Sunshine Coast for a weekend getaway or you’re thinking about moving here, one of the most common questions I receive is how to get around once you arrive. Unlike Vancouver, transportation options are more limited, so it’s worth planning ahead. Here’s what you need to know about buses, taxis, ridesharing, and vehicle rentals on the Sunshine Coast, BC. Public Transit on the Sunshine Coast, BC There’s a bus stop at the BC Ferries Langdale terminal. When you walk off the boat, make your way and you’ll… Read More

The truth about BC Ferries on the Sunshine Coast

Life on the Sunshine Coast, BC Travel

If you’re thinking about relocating to BC’s Sunshine Coast, there’s one question that almost everyone asks: What’s it like living with a ferry? For lots of people, needing a ferry to deliver you to and from the Lower Mainland feels like a big ask. But after years of living here and using BC Ferries regularly, I can tell you that it’s more manageable than you might expect. You’ll use the ferry less than you think I moved to the Gibsons, BC from Edmonton and I initially thought there’d be things… Read More

BC Ferries Sunshine Coast: What it’s really like to live with the ferry

Life on the Sunshine Coast, BC

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

What makes Gibsons, BC special

Life on the Sunshine Coast, BC

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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