Community Guide: Gibsons

It's good to be alive when you can play outside and there is no better place to do that than in the seaside town of Gibsons, your welcoming point to the Sunshine Coast.  

Gibsons Harbour

WHAT WE'RE FAMOUS FOR:

• The Beachcombers (CBC TV Series) - Take your picture with the Persephone and Molly's Reach
• Majestic views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountain Range
• Voted the most livable community of its size in the world (winner of the 2009 livCom Gold Award)
• Voted best water in the world (winner of the 2005 Berkeley Springs Water Tasting Contest)

Gibsons Sunset
Photo Courtesy of Soames Point Bed and Breakfast

THINGS TO DO:                   

• Head to the harbour for a boat tour or rent your own boat or kayak
• Hike to the summit of Soames Hill
• Visit the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives
• Treat yourself to locally made gelato at Mike's Place
• Take a peek at the Swallow’s Nest, a treasure trove of vintage and eclectic furniture & wares
• Beachcomb, picnic, hike, lounge on one of many restaurant patios
• Visit one of the many local art galleries along the harbour.
• Find that special item or basket full of produce at one of the many organic produce farms
• Take a water taxi to Gambier or Keats Islands for hiking or buying local crafts and artwork

Soames Hill
Photo Courtesy of Arcturus Retreat

2012 FESTIVALS and EVENTS:

• Gibsons landing Jazz Festival | June 8 - 10
• Sea Cavalcade | July 28 & 29, 2012
• Synchronicity Festival | Aug 24 - 26
• Art Stroll in the Landing | Aug 8 - 11
• Howe Sound Outriggers Race | Aug 17 - 19
• Gibsons Landing Sunday Market | Sunday Mornings

Sea Cavalcade Parade
Photo Courtesy of Soames Point Bed and Breakfast

BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay to Langdale
Photo Courtesy of Soames Point Bed and Breakfast

Sea Cavalcade
Photo Courtesy of Soames Point Bed and Breakfast

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival
Photo Courtesy of Arcturus Retreat

Howe Sound Outrigger Races
Photo Courtesy of Arcturus Retreat