Accommodation and Experience Providers

We offer the best selection of specialty outdoor gear on the Sunshine Coast, plus rental gear, guided tours and lessons for kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, snowshoeing, camping, hiking, and cross country skiing. In store we offer a great selection from brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Smartwool, MSR, Thermarest, Black Diamond, Crocs, Rossignol, Nalgene, Deuter and many more. Our staff are avid outdoor enthusiasts, certified wilderness guides, and educators who offer a wealth of local knowledge to get you the right gear for your adventures. Whether you're shopping in store or coming on a guided tour, we strive to make your experience top notch. In summer- we'll take you paddling anywhere from Gibsons to Pender Harbour, with Sechelt Inlet and Thormanby Island inbetween! In winter we are your Dakota Ridge specialists, offering regular road and trail condition reports, 4x4 winter transportation, and of course rental equipment, tours, and a variety lessons suited to your abilities.

Townsite Brewing Inc is a microbrewery located in the historic Townsite district of Powell River, at the top of BCs beautiful Sunshine Coast. Swing in to see what our Belgian Brewing Engineer is up to - and try some outstanding beers that are sure to impress!

SloCat Harbour Tours provides an educational adventure on the beuatiful and protected waters within Pender Harbour, BC aboard comfortable, safe and stable pontoon boats with knowledgeable and friendly guides. Wildlife is best spotted with our complimentary binoculars and blankets are shared with our guests on the cooler days. We can sail rain or shine and recommend reservations for all times of the year. Since 1993, we have shown off Pender Harbour from its best angle...the water!

Painted Boat Resort & Marina is the premier resort on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Located two hours from Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Highway 1, the Resort is also accessible by seaplane. Featuring 31 west-coast inspired, one-bed/two-bed & two-bed loft waterfront villas. Each villa has a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, patio and barbecue. All villas have waterfront views. Some dog friendly villas are available, and need to be reserved by calling Guest Services at the time of booking accommodation. Painted Boat Resort offers an infinity pool (open seasonally), hot tub, fitness center and an award-winning Spa & Serenity Garden. The Lagoon Restaurant, at the resort, overlooks Pender Harbour and offers West Coast cuisine with local ingredients.

Located in a central location next to Sechelt's visitor's centre, Sun Coast Swing, a local social dance club, operates out of the Seaside Centre, a large bright and open event space with upper mezzanine and a vaulted ceiling with cedar beams.

Artist and tour operator with a passion for connection Douglas Bevans is lifelong entrepreneur and artist. His expansive knowledge in tour operation and program curation as well as his success as an artist qualifies him as a highly capable and informed contributor to the Sunshine Coasts artist community.

Experience Klahoose Wilderness Resort, a 100% Indigenous-owned eco-resort in British Columbias Desolation Sound. Our off-the-grid, all-inclusive 3- to 4-night packages offer an intimate escape into nature and culture. Experience spring bear tours, grizzly bear viewing in the fall, and seasonal cultural and wildlife adventures where the Coast Mountains meet the Salish Sea, just 150 miles north of Vancouver. Unwind in our wood-fired sauna on a floating dock, kayak with porpoises, explore ancient cedar groves, and hike through temperate rainforests. Accessible by air, car, ferry, or boat, Klahoose Wilderness Resort provides a seamless, tranquil getaway. Proudly operating off the grid with a prestigious sustainability certification, we invite you on an unforgettable journey of nature, culture, and adventure. We are located north of Vancouver, B.C.. Join us by driving to Lund, B.C, to meet our boat, or fly from Vancouver to Powell River and we will meet you at the airport!

Powell River Sportfishing is a locally owned charter service catering to fishing enthusiasts looking for a relaxed, professionally guided day on the water.