Guidebook for Halfmoon Bay
Food Scene
Batch44 is an excellent craft brewing pub in downtown Sechelt. Outdoor patio.
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
5356 Oles Cove RdWaterfront fine dining specializing in seafood.
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StBest egg bennies on the Coast.
A wonderful selection of charcuterie, cheeses and gourmet foods for your day picnic.
14 locals recommend
Plethora Fine Foods
473 Cowrie StA wonderful selection of charcuterie, cheeses and gourmet foods for your day picnic.
Mama's Japanese Kitchen
12808 Madeira Park RdAnother great sushi selection.
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdWhere else would you eat oysters except by the water.
Another waterfront restaurant with splendid views and fine food.
32 locals recommend
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon RdAnother waterfront restaurant with splendid views and fine food.
Saturdays until 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on Cowrie St. Open April-Sept.
46 locals recommend
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StSaturdays until 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on Cowrie St. Open April-Sept.
Pack your favourite food specialties for a lovely seaside picnic.
86 locals recommend
Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdPack your favourite food specialties for a lovely seaside picnic.
Cheeky Monkey Cupcake Shop
5697 Cowrie StDecadent cupcakes for every craving.
Scrumptious double-baked croissants. Right beside Dave Coyle Antique Store.
11 locals recommend
MORE Cafe & Bakeshop
1057 Gibsons WayScrumptious double-baked croissants. Right beside Dave Coyle Antique Store.
Entre Deux Mers Bistro
5530 Wharf AveNew to the Coast and super busy so make a reservation.
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyDivine food with open door view of Davis Bay
Gourmet Girl Cafe And Catering
4720 Sunshine Coast HwyHome cooking and a well-stocked kitchen store
Shift Kitchen Tapas Bar
5760 Teredo StThe Bakery
5500 Wharf AveGreat for lunch, or early morning treats. Homemade food.
CLOSED DURING COVID. Divine bread and treats and the best croissants on the Coast.
13 locals recommend
Lone Wolf Bakery
CLOSED DURING COVID. Divine bread and treats and the best croissants on the Coast.
An excellent craft brewery pub in downtown Sechelt. Outdoor patio
41 locals recommend
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveAn excellent craft brewery pub in downtown Sechelt. Outdoor patio
Savour
5530 Wharf AvenueHeard great reviews of this newly-opened tapas-style restaurant.
Yet another great brew pub with a non-traditional food options. When we checked it out, the food was quite tasty. Outdoor patio with heated fireplaces.
19 locals recommend
Twenty Two Taphouse
5770 Teredo StreetYet another great brew pub with a non-traditional food options. When we checked it out, the food was quite tasty. Outdoor patio with heated fireplaces.
Garden Bay Hotel Marina Pub
4958 Lyons RdFantastic view and food at Madiera Park.
Twenty Two Taphouse
5770 Teredo StreetEl Segundo
5755 Cowrie StJamjar Provisions Sechelt
5530 Wharf AvenueDrift Cafe & Bistro
546 Gibsons WayBuono Osteria
442 Marine DrThe Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdThe Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdEssentials
Everything you need for a short stay, including farm fresh eggs.
29 locals recommend
Halfmoon Bay General Store
5642 Mintie RdEverything you need for a short stay, including farm fresh eggs.
Claytons Heritage Market
5755 Cowrie StLocally-owned
All the essentials: clothing, prescriptions, groceries
28 locals recommend
Sechelt Your Independent Grocer
5530 Sunshine Coast HwyAll the essentials: clothing, prescriptions, groceries
IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdAlso located in Wilson Creek and Gibsons
Parks & Nature
Hike the circle trail or launch your kayak from our place and explore the protected waters of this marine park. Absolutely stunning.
137 locals recommend
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
Hike the circle trail or launch your kayak from our place and explore the protected waters of this marine park. Absolutely stunning.
Snag some freshwater trout or jump into the water for a lovely lake swim. Many off-road biking trails nearby.
15 locals recommend
Trout Lake
Snag some freshwater trout or jump into the water for a lovely lake swim. Many off-road biking trails nearby.
Rolling waves and rocks and driftwood. Off-road biking across the street.
55 locals recommend
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Redrooffs RoadRolling waves and rocks and driftwood. Off-road biking across the street.
Davis Bay
A lovely beach with stunning views of Vancouver Island.
Take a water taxi to "The Gap" on Thormanby Island for the longest sandy beach on the Coast with outdoor washroom facilities. Nothing but sea lions and seals...
24 locals recommend
Thormanby Island
Take a water taxi to "The Gap" on Thormanby Island for the longest sandy beach on the Coast with outdoor washroom facilities. Nothing but sea lions and seals...
A private little bay perfect for an afternoon swim. Check it out at low tide for sandy beach.
11 locals recommend
Welcome Beach
A private little bay perfect for an afternoon swim. Check it out at low tide for sandy beach.
Launch your boat, or dip your toes in the water. West facing beach to catch the last rays of the day.
22 locals recommend
Coopers Green Park
5500 Fisherman RdLaunch your boat, or dip your toes in the water. West facing beach to catch the last rays of the day.
A lovely walk through the rainforest to observe the extreme tidal changes at Skookumchuck Narrows.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdA lovely walk through the rainforest to observe the extreme tidal changes at Skookumchuck Narrows.
Well-marked trails through ancient grove of cedars.
12 locals recommend
Hidden Grove/Heritage Forest - Off leash Dog Park
7000 Sechelt Inlet RdWell-marked trails through ancient grove of cedars.
Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyGentle trails for a leisurely walk.
An ideal activity for families. Or follow Chapman Creek trails to the waterfalls.
8 locals recommend
Chapman Creek Hatchery
4381 Parkway DrAn ideal activity for families. Or follow Chapman Creek trails to the waterfalls.
Pender Hill
The same beautiful view, but half the effort of Mt. Daniel hike.
Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdFantastic view of the North Shore and Gulf Islands.
Crowston Lake
Katherine Lake Park and Campground
4955 Garden Bay RdBeautiful bluff walk overlooking Texada Island. Usually can sight whales in this area.
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
Beautiful bluff walk overlooking Texada Island. Usually can sight whales in this area.
Dan Bosch Park
15555 Sunshine Coast HwyLovely sandy beach famous for its fabulous sunset views.
Arts & Culture
Check out the live performance schedule at this popular heritage theatre.
7 locals recommend
Heritage Playhouse
662 N RdCheck out the live performance schedule at this popular heritage theatre.
For all the latest information on cultural events. Rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Seaside Centre
5790 Teredo StFor all the latest information on cultural events. Rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Sunshine Coast Arts Council
5714 Medusa StMonthly exhibitions and workshops.
Gibsons Public Art Gallery
431 Marine DrRotating monthly exhibitions of professional artists
Ravens Cry Theatre
5555 Sunshine Coast HwyCinema showing popular and independent films.
the kube Studios
875 Gibsons WayThe longest running and favourite literary festival for readers and writers. Held in mid-August.
Sunshine Coast Festival Of The Written Arts
5509 Shorncliffe AveThe longest running and favourite literary festival for readers and writers. Held in mid-August.
High Beam Dreams
350 Glassford RdLive entertainment in a restored church.
Annual studio tours along the Coast in the third weekend of October. Check out their website for monthly event listings.
Coast Cultural Alliance
4638 Sunshine Coast HighwayAnnual studio tours along the Coast in the third weekend of October. Check out their website for monthly event listings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lighthouse Marine Pub
5764 Wharf AveChoose a local brew and head out to the waterfront deck.
Grab a growler from the original brew farm on the Coast. Live jams every Saturday @ 2 pm
162 locals recommend
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Grab a growler from the original brew farm on the Coast. Live jams every Saturday @ 2 pm
The Bricker Cider Company
6642 Norwest Bay RoadFor those who prefer their cider fresh from the farm.
Backeddy Resort & Marina
16660 Backeddy RdAwesome pub food with a stellar view.
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice Lncraft beer...and what a view
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayLive music and great beer...what a combo.
Newest craft brewery on the Coast. Explains the full parking lot!
41 locals recommend
Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen
5559 Wharf AveNewest craft brewery on the Coast. Explains the full parking lot!
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyFor happy hour and dishes of great food.
Entertainment & Activities
Pedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdFor kayak and SUP rentals and escorted tours of Sechelt Inlet.
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdKayak and SUP rentals and guided tours of Sechelt Inlet.
And you thought only the North Shore had gnarly mountain bike trails.
57 locals recommend
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadAnd you thought only the North Shore had gnarly mountain bike trails.
Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.Off-road biking for every level.
Great for kids and adults. When it's raining or not.
10 locals recommend
The Hangar Climbing Lounge Ltd.
5824 Sechelt Inlet RdGreat for kids and adults. When it's raining or not.
The best pool for families - wading pool, flowing river, slides, lanes, climbing gym, diving, hot tub, steam room. RESERVE TIMES DURING COVID.
22 locals recommend
Sechelt Aquatic Centre
5500 Shorncliffe AveThe best pool for families - wading pool, flowing river, slides, lanes, climbing gym, diving, hot tub, steam room. RESERVE TIMES DURING COVID.
Shopping
Dave Coyle Antique Reproductions
1061 Gibsons WayBeach folk art and handcrafted antiques.
Blue Magnolia Clothing
5644 Cowrie StFine selection of quality women's casual loose clothing.
Fossellos
5711 Cowrie StTop-end clothing store on the main drag in Sechelt.
Trail Bay Source For Sports
5504 Trail AveGreat selection of sports clothing and toys.
Moorestock Outfitters
5707 Cowrie StCasual clothing for all genders.
Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market
5800 Cowrie StEvery Saturday from April-September.