ECO TIPS Sunshine Coast Including: Sechelt Inlet, Pender Harbour, Princess Louisa Inlet "The stretch of Coastline from Gibsons north to Egmont along the east side of the the Strait of Georgia is known as the Sunshine Coast. It is a region with a mild, dry and semi-Mediterranean climate that has been attractive to settlement and industry throughout the ages. Despite these pressures, however, the Sunshine Coast continues to provide a number of superb wilderness experiences for paddlers of all abilities. From the ideal learning environment of Sechelt Inlet to the exposed 32 km (20 mi.) coastline between Gibsons and Sechelt, the Sunshine Coast offers some of the best paddling experiences in southwestern British Columbia."   Taken from Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast SKILL LEVEL: Novice to Intermediate TRIP LENGTH: 2 days to 10 days WATER AVAILABILITY: Fair CAMP SPOTS: Good HAZARDS: Frequent winds, boat and ferry traffic ACCESS: Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale CHARTS: CHART NUMBER SCALE AREA NAME 3311(strip charts) 1: 40 000 Sunshine Coast/Vancouver Harbour 3312 1: 80 000 Jervis Inlet/Desolation Sound 3463 1: 80 000 Strait of Georgia, Southern portion 3512 1: 80 000 Strait of Georgia, Central portion 3514 1: 50 000 Jervis Inlet TIDE BOOK: Vol. 5 BOOKS: TITLE Paddling the Sunshine Coast Sunshine and Salt Air An Explorer's Guide: Marine Parks of BC BC Coast (South Portion) Vol. 1 BC Recreational Atlas Exploring the South Coast of BC Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast Cruising Guide to BC Vol. 3 B.C. Marine Parks Guide Coastal Recreational Map - Sunshine Coast WEATHER: Check out the forecast for this area. NOTES: Before camping be sure to get permission from owners as much of Howe Sound is private property. Up to date ferry schedules at www.bcferries.bc.ca **Charts, tide tables, books, and other reference materials are available from Ecomarine Mail Order**