A Vancouver woman will be one of only two women to swim across Georgia Strait since 1966, if she can make the 35 kilometre journey from Nanaimo to Davis Bay on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, August 3. “It’s a personal challenge,” UBC grad, Rachel Schoeler said, “I’m an open water swimmer, and I wanted ... Read More »
Through a stellar effort from community and local government, the Davis Bay Wharf will reopen on Thursday July 17, at 3:30. The public along with donors and dignitaries are invited to celebrate the Sechelt area landmark’s official reopening on the Wharf with music, refreshments and speakers. Shuttle buses will be leaving from Sechelt recreation centre/municipal ... Read More »
Outdoor adventures await all ages and abilities. Outdoor adventures await all ages and abilities. Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) maintains approximately 71.6 kilometres of trails, and 102 beach accesses community parks and about sixteen kilometres of paved bike paths and a disc golf course. Accessible parks include portions of Cliff Gilker, West Sechelt Elementary playground ... Read More »
The annual Davis Bay Sand Castle Contest is going ahead on Saturday, July 12 in Mission Point park. “This is a great community event,” said one of the organizers, “everyone always asks me when it’s going to be.” Registration is at 10 am, and the judging starts at 1 pm with winners announced at 2:30. ... Read More »
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