An unexpected trip to the Sunshine Coast and Beyond.

My husband and I decided to do a last minute trip to the Sunshine Coast and then onto Vancouver Island (separate post).  We normally do not travel in the height of the Summer, however we were able to book some airbnb’s at the last minute.  We also made sure to reserve the ferry from Horseshoe Bay.  We tried to simplify the trip by taking Murphy B.  My husband had picked up an old suitcase to fit on the back of the MGB a while ago .  This in the end worked out perfectly for packing our clothes giving us extra space.   

It has been some time since we last visited this coastline and I realized how much I missed being by the ocean.  We enjoyed exploring Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek, Sechelt and Gibsons.  Each area has its own unique features.  I found a great little garden shop in Roberts Creek, “The Rusty Hinge”.  The owner originally ran a florist in Vancouver.  She certainly had an eye for picking up unusual containers for her plantings;  plus local people in the community had donated old garden tools which added to the ambience of the store.   We also visited quaint stores in Sechelt.  One called Redecor (www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt) with repurposed products.  We ended up getting a lovely used picnic basket which served us well on the next stage of our trip.  

We lucked out too with our airbnb “Passiflora”. (www.airbnb.ca/rooms/11041247).  A lovely suite with ocean views from the back deck.  It was situated just north of Sechelt.  A good location not far from amenities.  Our hosts Luba and Maurice made us most welcome.  I zoned in of course on the shrubs, roses and flowers in the front and back of the property including a palm tree.  

Passiflora Airbnb

We only had two nights stay here but having booked another airbnb near Courtenay on Vancouver Island we sadly had to move on.  Next post – Vancouver Island – Courtenay, Qualicum