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North of Vancouver and also accessible from Comox on
Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast is a spectacular
recreational and cultural vacation area. Popular as a
weekend retreat or holiday destination, this area of
British Columbia, Canada is easily accessed by ferry,
private boat or by airplane.
Platinum Vacation Group Ltd. specializes in renting
quality Sunshine Coast, Gulf Island and Vancouver
Island homes for travellers that want to experience
British Columbia, Canada's west coast
experience.
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Thanks to a rain shadow that catches most of the
moisture coming off the ocean, the Sunshine Coast has
an annual total of 1,400 to 2,400 hours of sunshine,
an average of 4 to 6 hours per day! Comprising of two
land-locked peninsulas near West Vancouver, the
Sunshine Coast is only accessible by boat or
plane�giving it an isolated, relaxing
atmosphere.
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The Sunshine Coast is split into two areas, the upper
and lower Sunshine Coast, by Jervis Inlet. The lower
southern half, between the ferries at
Langdale and
Earls Cove,
occupies the Sechelt Peninsula, while the northern
upper half, between the ferry at Saltery Bay and
Lund, sits on the
Malaspina Peninsula. The area has a population of
approximately 60,000 and includes the communities of:
Gibsons (a seaside
town),
Roberts Creek
(home of the Gumboot Nation),
Sechelt,
Halfmoon Bay,
Pender Harbour,
Egmont and
Powell River.
Texada Island is
accessible from Powell River.
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You�ll find plenty of recreational opportunities �
biking, hiking, and ski trails; canoe and kayak
routes; and beachcombing spots. The end of the
Sunshine Coast is the gateway to the beautiful
Desolation Sound Marine Park, which is the largest marine park in BC.
Lovers of the arts and culture will enjoy the
renowned Festival of the Written Arts, the Fibre
Arts Festival and the Hackett Park Craft Fair. The
Coast Cultural Alliance, formed to encourage
development of the arts in the Sunshine Coast,
provides information about artists, events and
gallery.
We offer a wide variety of homes from one room cozy
cottages nestled in the woods to custom-designed
waterfront homes with every conceivable luxury. To
ensure that the information provided is as accurate
as possible, we have familiarized ourselves with
each of the houses listed here. We also have a
wide selection of
Victoria Vacation Rentals.
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Platinum Vacation Group Ltd. and Gulf Island Vacation
Rentals Inc. take pride in offering quality homes
suited to the individual needs of our clients. We have
explored the Sunshine Coast, the Gulf Islands and
Vancouver Island extensively and are in the process of
expanding our horizons, so check back soon and
regularly check out our new offerings.
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