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Getting to the Sunshine Coast
Most people first set foot on the
Sunshine Coast at Langdale, after a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. On the
mainland. Many think they have arrived on an island, because of their pleasant excursion
aboard BC Ferry's Queen of Cowichan. Their confusion is understandable, but a look at a
Provincial map shows that the Sunshine Coast is not an island. Rather, this populated
strip of beach land is barricaded from the rest of the Mainland by the rugged Coast
Mountains. The only practical way of getting here is by boat.
Water and mountains are two of the defining features of this place. Another is the extra
quota of sunshine which gives this 80 kilometer section of coastline its name. Finally,
there is the Coast's proximity to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. All these ingredients
produce a mix that is attractive to tourists, commuters and a growing number of full-time
residents.
With popularity comes traffic; wise tourists will time their trip to and from the Coast
during off-peak hours. Mid-week, mid-day is best, but phone ahead to get an update on
traffic conditions. The number at the Langdale terminal is (604)886-2242 and Vancouver (24
hour recorded schedule information) 1-888-223-3779 |
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