Sunshine Coasting

Hop on the ferry for this weekend itinerary of fishing, feasting and fun.

stay
The
Painted Boats
beautiful oceanfront villas accommodate six, with private decks and full
kitchens for salmon barbeques. While the boys fish, the girls can pamper
in the large hydrotherapy spa. And dont miss the resorts fantastic Restaurant
(the free-range bison hails from the owners Calgary ranch). The Painted
Boat Resort Marina and Spa, www.paintedboat.com

do
Walk the 60-minute trail to the Skookumchuck
rapids, a 40-minute drive from the resort. Marvel at a rainbow of
sea creatures at the lookout, and pick up a fresh baguette from the
bakery at the trailhead. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, www.env.gov.bc.ca

shop
Stop at Sechelts ReDecor, a consignment shop
packed with de riguer British antiques like cut crystal, silver and
china teacups. We scored an amazing monogrammed silver foxhunting flask
that stands a foot tallperfect on the bar. ReDecor, 5660B Cowrie St.,
Sechelt, 604-885-5884.

eat
Missed the ferry? Lucky you! Grab a seat at the
communal table at Smittys
Oyster House in the Gibsons Marina and order a dozen on the half
shell from the lively staff. This fall, look for their new steakhouse
next door called Bull. Smittys Oyster House, 643 School Rd. Warf,
Gibsons, 604-886-4665, http://smittysoysterhouse.com

View more phots of our Sunshine Coast getaway on the Editors’
Diary.