Guidebook for Gibsons
Food Scene
Here are list of restaurants and cafes in the Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay and Sechelt area. This is not a complete list and we haven't actually tried all these spots out our selves so please take a look at reviews online. We are both vegetarians so it is difficult for us to rate or recommend places to those who are not!
Mike's Place
268 Gower Point RdAmazing gelato
Beachcomber Coffee Company
264 Gower Point RdGreat coffee
If you are planning on going on a weekend, please call ahead to reserve.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdIf you are planning on going on a weekend, please call ahead to reserve.
Right on the waterfront with community style seating. Reservations might be needed.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdRight on the waterfront with community style seating. Reservations might be needed.
Molly's Reach Restaurant
647 School RdPub style food.
Buono Osteria
442 Marine DrReservations might be needed.
Black Bean Cafe
467 Marine DrEasy lunch spot.
Leo's Tapas & Grill Greek Cuisine
274 Gower Point RdFamily run.
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdLovely sushi.
This is actually called Drift Cafe and Bistro but I guess google maps hasn't caught up to the name change yet. Reservations recommended.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drift Cafe & Bistro
546 Gibsons WayThis is actually called Drift Cafe and Bistro but I guess google maps hasn't caught up to the name change yet. Reservations recommended.
Sweetwater Bistro
2-280 Gower Point RdReservations recommended.
There is a cafe called Emelle's here. They often have Friday night happy hours too. The Market has a cafe, fromagerie, butcher, fish shop, green grocer, chocolate shop and florist.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdThere is a cafe called Emelle's here. They often have Friday night happy hours too. The Market has a cafe, fromagerie, butcher, fish shop, green grocer, chocolate shop and florist.
Recommend reservations for the weekend.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gumboot Restaurant
1041 Roberts Creek RdRecommend reservations for the weekend.
The Gumboot Cafė
1053 Roberts Creek RdOften has events like live music.
The Wobbly Canoe
4774 Sunshine Coast HwyGreat place for sunsets.
They have two locations. One in upper Gibsons and one on the waterfront in Davis Bay.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheatberries Bakery
818 Gibsons WayThey have two locations. One in upper Gibsons and one on the waterfront in Davis Bay.
Sheer Bliss Bakery Cafe Ltd
1001 Gibsons WayLocated in upper Gibsons.
In Davis Bay by the beach.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gourmet Girl Cafe And Catering
4720 Sunshine Coast HwyIn Davis Bay by the beach.
Tracy's Cafe
Ferry RampClosest coffee shop - at Langdale ferry terminal.
Basted Baker
5685 Cowrie StGreat place for lunch in Sechelt.
Craft Breweries
In Lower Gibsons. They have a great deck to see the ocean that with heaters is open year round. During the week they have themed nights. Open until 11pm most nights
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnIn Lower Gibsons. They have a great deck to see the ocean that with heaters is open year round. During the week they have themed nights. Open until 11pm most nights
Funky Sunshine Coast vibe. Especially great to sit outside in warmer weather on the farm. Marlene also teaches yoga in the tasting room on Saturday mornings at 9:45am. The $20 drop in includes a flight of beer (after class!) or kombucha. All levels welcome, ask her about it!
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Persephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Funky Sunshine Coast vibe. Especially great to sit outside in warmer weather on the farm. Marlene also teaches yoga in the tasting room on Saturday mornings at 9:45am. The $20 drop in includes a flight of beer (after class!) or kombucha. All levels welcome, ask her about it!
Located in Upper Gibsons and has a kitchen. They often have a DJ during the weekend nights.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayLocated in Upper Gibsons and has a kitchen. They often have a DJ during the weekend nights.
Hikes
Ask us about these if you are not certain and please remember that we live in an area with an abundance of wild life, including black bears. It is also good practice to let someone (like us) know if you are headed out on a hike so in case of emergency help know where to look for you.
Steep but short hike and very rewarding on a clear day! This park is used frequently and easy to access.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdSteep but short hike and very rewarding on a clear day! This park is used frequently and easy to access.
You can access the trails to this park even from our house. We hike this area frequently and would be happy to help you come up with a plan. You can even leave our house, hike for 1 hour and get to Persephone's Brewery! These trails are also great for biking. The official start of the park is at the top of the bypass about 2 km straight up from Langdale Ferry terminal.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprockids park
1235 Stewart Rd.You can access the trails to this park even from our house. We hike this area frequently and would be happy to help you come up with a plan. You can even leave our house, hike for 1 hour and get to Persephone's Brewery! These trails are also great for biking. The official start of the park is at the top of the bypass about 2 km straight up from Langdale Ferry terminal.
This is a gorgeous park with lots of trail options and it is relatively flat compared to most of our other hikes on the Coast.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cliff Gilker Park
3110 Sunshine Coast HwyThis is a gorgeous park with lots of trail options and it is relatively flat compared to most of our other hikes on the Coast.
A lovely hike that first walks through the forest out to the ocean. Bring your camera!
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
A lovely hike that first walks through the forest out to the ocean. Bring your camera!
Beaches
Our beaches are great to visit all year round.
This beach is walking distance from our home. It has a pier, a sandy beach and a flat walk way to walk the length of the beach and back.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopkins Landing
This beach is walking distance from our home. It has a pier, a sandy beach and a flat walk way to walk the length of the beach and back.
This is one of our favourite beaches. You must follow a trail through the woods to get down to the beach. It is covered in small smooth rocks and also offers great tidal pools to check out marine life.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Secret Beach Park
131 Secret Beach RdThis is one of our favourite beaches. You must follow a trail through the woods to get down to the beach. It is covered in small smooth rocks and also offers great tidal pools to check out marine life.
This beach is rocky but fun to walk on. You can also walk on the road way that runs parallel to the beach, lots of locals do. It offers great sunsets!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonniebrook Beach
This beach is rocky but fun to walk on. You can also walk on the road way that runs parallel to the beach, lots of locals do. It offers great sunsets!
This is lovely beach with an esplanade. There are also a few cafes and restaurants along the road so you can use this a stop off point for food too!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Davis Bay Beach
This is lovely beach with an esplanade. There are also a few cafes and restaurants along the road so you can use this a stop off point for food too!
Outdoor Activities
Here are some links to places on the coast where you can rent or purchase outdoor gear for hiking, biking and water sports.
Alpha Adventures- Outdoor Adventure Store
4330 Sunshine Coast HwySpin Cycles
1058 Gibsons WayPedals & Paddles
7425 Sechelt Inlet RdHalfmoon Sea Kayaks
5718 Anchor RdOff The Edge Bike Shop
5519 Wharf AveI don't think you can rent gear here but please reach out to them before you plan a visit.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coast Gravity Park
Dusty RoadI don't think you can rent gear here but please reach out to them before you plan a visit.
This is a store, not a rental shop but I wanted to include it in case you need some gear.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trail Bay Source For Sports
5504 Trail AveThis is a store, not a rental shop but I wanted to include it in case you need some gear.
Yoga
I teach yoga on Saturday mornings at Persephone's Brewery in Gibsons. 9:45am class, all levels welcome and your $20 drop in includes a flight of beer (after class!) or a kombucha! Ask me about it!
Sam is a great teacher. She is located in Gibsons. We practice in her home. Please contact her to ensure your spot. All levels welcome and she teaches Tues - Saturday. She also teaches classes at the Gibsons Public Market. Please reach out to her for the details.
Samantha Burke Yoga
4-665 Crucil RdSam is a great teacher. She is located in Gibsons. We practice in her home. Please contact her to ensure your spot. All levels welcome and she teaches Tues - Saturday. She also teaches classes at the Gibsons Public Market. Please reach out to her for the details.
Lovely spot in the heart of Roberts Creek with a variety of classes!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yoga By The Sea
1055 Roberts Creek RdLovely spot in the heart of Roberts Creek with a variety of classes!
Georgia teaches in Sechelt. Please reach out to her as she has limited space and her classes are often full!
Blissful Yoga
Georgia teaches in Sechelt. Please reach out to her as she has limited space and her classes are often full!
Kalijo Pilates Studio
4720 Sunshine Coast HwyWonderful staff, please reach out as I'm not sure that they offer drop ins.