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These photos were taken by site Webmaster, Laurie McConnell, and Dan McCormick of PhotographyTips.com, and all are copyright protected. You may purchase these as prints or on any of the items for sale in the Bigpacific Smugmug store.

If you would like to improve your photographic skills or explore photography in depth, we strongly recommend visiting PhotographyTips! We hope to see you on the Sunshine Coast very soon.

Please also check out the Bigpacific Sunshine Coast Podcast for an audio tour of the eclectic, quirky heart of the Coast. PODCAST

Featured Galleries

Lyndell Weldon Photos - Lyndell's Facets : All of these photos are courtesy of Lyndell Weldon of Lyndell's Facets. Lyndell can be reached at Just For You Crew and Dive Service (780) 832-7209 donwel@telus.net We hope you enjoy the photos!

Lyndell Weldon Photos - Lyndell's Facets

All of these photos are courtesy of Lyndell Weldon of Lyndell's Facets ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2007 11:21am PST

Hackett Park Craft Fair : The Annual Hackett Park Craft Fair draws artisans, craftspeople, artists and shoppers from all over the Pacific Northwest. August 12 & 13, 2006.

Hackett Park Craft Fair

The Annual Hackett Park Craft Fair draws artisans, craftspeople, artis ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2006 11:02pm PST

Sechelt Arts Festival Concert July 26 : From July 29th to August 7th the Sechelt Arts Festival brings together the entire coast community, and its many summer visitors, for a series of events that will be this summer’s most significant draw for all ages and tastes over the weeks run. In its third year of the festival we have chosen the phrase Celebrating Coast Culture as our mission statement. The Sechelt Arts Festival is focused on providing an inclusive showcase for the high level of talent and arts activit y based on the Sunshine Coast and the nurturing of that talent especially the younger professionals and the many youth exploring and developing their interests and abilities in the Arts.

Sechelt Arts Festival Concert July 26

From July 29th to August 7th the Sechelt Arts Festival brings together ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2006 10:28am PST

Skookumchuck Rapids August 2006 : The Skookumchuck Rapids Provincial Park is THE top destination/attraction on the Sunshine Coast, attracting upwards of 50,000 visitors per year. A 4 km trail to get to the rapids viewing point means you must prepare in advance for this hike if you're wanting to see the rapids at their best. Stop in at the Sechelt Visitor Info Center for best viewing times information, and then time your trip to allow for at least an hour of walking each way (make sure you leave enough time to get out before dark or come prepared for walking in dim light; it's a rainforest, so it starts getting dark in the woods much earlier than if you were out in open areas). The trail is not difficult, just long. The last stretch from the turnoff to the first viewpoint out to Roland Point is more challenging and not for those with mobility issues or anyone who finds more narrow trails winding over tree roots and rocks too challenging. Weekdays are better than weekends for those looking for a more peaceful hike - the trade-off is that the whitewater kayakers tend to be out playing in the waves at Roland Point on weekends. If you want to see them (and they are spectacular, check out the photos in this gallery) you'll have to accept the numbers of people on the trail and sharing the views. Kayaking here is for EXPERIENCED WHITEWATER KAYAKERS only. It is graded Class 3, but the only reason it doesn't have a higher grade - which goes up to 6 - is that there aren't the underwater hazards of trees and rocks that many rivers give kayakers to deal with on top of the water conditions. But don't let that fool you, these are dangerous currents and hikers are to keep away from the water's edge and leave the kayaking up to those with the skills to handle it. Check out the Wuss' Guide to the hike at www.bigpacific.com/whattodo/hiking.html.

Skookumchuck Rapids August 2006

The Skookumchuck Rapids Provincial Park is THE top destination/attract ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2006 1:09pm PST

Galleries

Sailing in Gibsons Harbour June 2007 :

Sailing in Gibsons Harbour June 2007

Updated: Aug 08, 2007 11:33am PST

Lyndell Weldon Photos - Lyndell's Facets : All of these photos are courtesy of Lyndell Weldon of Lyndell's Facets. Lyndell can be reached at Just For You Crew and Dive Service (780) 832-7209 donwel@telus.net We hope you enjoy the photos!

Lyndell Weldon Photos - Lyndell's Facets

All of these photos are courtesy of Lyndell Weldon of Lyndell's Facets ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2007 11:21am PST

3rd Annual Flavour of Gibsons :

3rd Annual Flavour of Gibsons

Updated: Nov 18, 2006 11:33am PST

Skookumchuck Rapids August 2006 : The Skookumchuck Rapids Provincial Park is THE top destination/attraction on the Sunshine Coast, attracting upwards of 50,000 visitors per year. A 4 km trail to get to the rapids viewing point means you must prepare in advance for this hike if you're wanting to see the rapids at their best. Stop in at the Sechelt Visitor Info Center for best viewing times information, and then time your trip to allow for at least an hour of walking each way (make sure you leave enough time to get out before dark or come prepared for walking in dim light; it's a rainforest, so it starts getting dark in the woods much earlier than if you were out in open areas). The trail is not difficult, just long. The last stretch from the turnoff to the first viewpoint out to Roland Point is more challenging and not for those with mobility issues or anyone who finds more narrow trails winding over tree roots and rocks too challenging. Weekdays are better than weekends for those looking for a more peaceful hike - the trade-off is that the whitewater kayakers tend to be out playing in the waves at Roland Point on weekends. If you want to see them (and they are spectacular, check out the photos in this gallery) you'll have to accept the numbers of people on the trail and sharing the views. Kayaking here is for EXPERIENCED WHITEWATER KAYAKERS only. It is graded Class 3, but the only reason it doesn't have a higher grade - which goes up to 6 - is that there aren't the underwater hazards of trees and rocks that many rivers give kayakers to deal with on top of the water conditions. But don't let that fool you, these are dangerous currents and hikers are to keep away from the water's edge and leave the kayaking up to those with the skills to handle it. Check out the Wuss' Guide to the hike at www.bigpacific.com/whattodo/hiking.html.

Skookumchuck Rapids August 2006

The Skookumchuck Rapids Provincial Park is THE top destination/attract ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2006 1:09pm PST

Roberts Creek Daze 2006 - August 19 : The 2006 Roberts Creek Daze was the usual celebration of quirky individuality, Gumboot Nation spirit, and great music and company. Images included here are from the Higgeldy-Piggeldy Parade, the food and creativity venue, and the celebration on the Mandala. August 19 2006.

Roberts Creek Daze 2006 - August 19

The 2006 Roberts Creek Daze was the usual celebration of quirky indivi ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2006 4:47pm PST

Hackett Park Craft Fair : The Annual Hackett Park Craft Fair draws artisans, craftspeople, artists and shoppers from all over the Pacific Northwest. August 12 & 13, 2006.

Hackett Park Craft Fair

The Annual Hackett Park Craft Fair draws artisans, craftspeople, artis ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2006 11:02pm PST

Sunshine Coast Show & Shine August 12 2006 : 400+ cars jammed Cowrie Street on August 12, 2006 for the best ever Coasters Car Club Show & Shine. Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sunshine and nostalgia - thanks for coming out! Be sure to check out the Gallery for the Sleepy Hollow Rod Run as well!

Sunshine Coast Show & Shine August 12 2006

400+ cars jammed Cowrie Street on August 12, 2006 for the best ever Co ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2006 10:22pm PST

Sleepy Hollow Rod Run : The Sleepy Hollow Rod Run is an annual event on the Sunshine Coast, drawing hundreds of spectators out along the Highway and Redrooffs Road in Halfmoon Bay to see all of the street rods, vintage and muscle cars strut their stuff. Be sure to also check out the Show & Shine album for another 400+ images of every car along Cowrie Street.

Sleepy Hollow Rod Run

The Sleepy Hollow Rod Run is an annual event on the Sunshine Coast, dr ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2006 5:59pm PST

Roberts Creek Big Band Dance : The Roberts Creek Big Band played to an enthusiastic floor of dancers at the Sechelt Seniors Hall during the Sechelt Arts Festival Weekend. All photos by Clea Berman-Rochon, Age 12 (Thanks, Clea!)

Roberts Creek Big Band Dance

The Roberts Creek Big Band played to an enthusiastic floor of dancers ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2006 4:26pm PST

Sechelt Indian Band Longhouse Dance : An afternoon of Aboriginal Storytelling at the Sechelt Indian Band Longhouse on the Shishalh Nation lands, with host Candace Campo of Talaysay Tours. Podcast available at Bigpacific Sunshine Coast Podcast.

Sechelt Indian Band Longhouse Dance

An afternoon of Aboriginal Storytelling at the Sechelt Indian Band Lon ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2006 3:29pm PST

Sechelt Arts Festival Concert July 26 : From July 29th to August 7th the Sechelt Arts Festival brings together the entire coast community, and its many summer visitors, for a series of events that will be this summer’s most significant draw for all ages and tastes over the weeks run. In its third year of the festival we have chosen the phrase Celebrating Coast Culture as our mission statement. The Sechelt Arts Festival is focused on providing an inclusive showcase for the high level of talent and arts activit y based on the Sunshine Coast and the nurturing of that talent especially the younger professionals and the many youth exploring and developing their interests and abilities in the Arts.

Sechelt Arts Festival Concert July 26

From July 29th to August 7th the Sechelt Arts Festival brings together ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2006 10:28am PST

Sea Cavalcade 2006 : A great weekend for Gibsons July 21-23 - Logger Sports is always a hit. Beautiful weather and gorgeous flowers around town meant a busy weekend for Lower Gibsons.

Sea Cavalcade 2006

A great weekend for Gibsons July 21-23 - Logger Sports is always a hit ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2006 8:53am PST

Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition 2006 : A favorite event every year, the Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition attracted huge crowds with the hot and breezy weather. See you next year!

Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition 2006

A favorite event every year, the Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition attr ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2006 8:49am PST

Skookumchuck Kayakers : The Skookumchuck Rapids are one of the most famous tidal changes in Canada. Accessed by tour boat or a 45 minute hike in Egmont, the rapids are spectacular in peak viewing times, and a highlight destination for experienced whitewater kayakers. All images courtesy of A Lakeside Retreat ... beautiful lakeside suites and cottage stays in Egmont BC.

Skookumchuck Kayakers

The Skookumchuck Rapids are one of the most famous tidal changes in Ca ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2006 5:46pm PST

Canada Day Sechelt 2006 : Cowrie Street was where it was at for the annual Canada Day Parade - this year's was the best ever, and Hackett Park was crammed full of families and visitors afterwards for food, games, crafts and fun.

Canada Day Sechelt 2006

Cowrie Street was where it was at for the annual Canada Day Parade - t ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2006 3:14pm PST

Bigpacific's Sargeant Bay Provincial Park Gallery : An afternoon in Halfmoon Bay's Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, Easter Weekend, 2004

Bigpacific's Sargeant Bay Provincial Park Gallery

An afternoon in Halfmoon Bay's Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, Easter We ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2004 5:41pm PST

Snickett Park Sechelt March 06 : One of those rare years where we have snow in March, but it lends to a gorgeous collision of crystal white snow, spring blossoms, crispy air, and atmospheric skies... and it's gone by 11am. Now that's our kind of winter!

Snickett Park Sechelt March 06

One of those rare years where we have snow in March, but it lends to a ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2006 2:36pm PST

Gibsons Fibre Arts Festival 2005 : The annual and popular Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival, held every August in venues all over Upper Gibsons and Gibsons Landing

Gibsons Fibre Arts Festival 2005

The annual and popular Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival, held every ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 1:18pm PST

Roberts Creek Daze August 2005 : The Annual Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade in Roberts Creek BC - small, homey, beloved by everyone!

Roberts Creek Daze August 2005

The Annual Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade in Roberts Creek BC - small, homey ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 1:15pm PST

2005 Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, Sunshine Coast : The Annual Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, July 23, 2005. Perfect weather, big crowds, music, food, street vendors and... of course, sandcastles!

2005 Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, Sunshine Coast

The Annual Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, July 23, 2005. Perfect we ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2005 8:41pm PST

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair 2005 : Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair, Sunshine Coast BC

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair 2005

Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair, Sunshine Coast BC

Updated: Jul 10, 2005 8:56pm PST

Howe Sound Outrigger Races 2005 : 2005 Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Races, held annually in Gibsons Landing, Sunshine Coast BC

Howe Sound Outrigger Races 2005

2005 Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Races, held annually in Gibsons Landin ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2005 8:54pm PST

Sunshine Coast Equestrian Club : July 3 SC Equestrian Club event in Roberts Creek BC

Sunshine Coast Equestrian Club

July 3 SC Equestrian Club event in Roberts Creek BC

Updated: Jul 10, 2005 5:47pm PST

Sechelt Wooden Boat Festival 2005 : The Annual Sechelt Wooden Boat Festival visited Porpoise Bay for the July long weekend - beautiful weather, gorgeous boats!

Sechelt Wooden Boat Festival 2005

Gibsons Retired Tugboats July 05 : Gibsons Landing Government Dock - Retired Tugboats visit Gibsons Harbour July long weekend 2005

Gibsons Retired Tugboats July 05

Bigpacific's Thormanby Island Gallery : Thormanby Island is one of the Sunshine Coast's best-kept secrets...by design. The island is small, and home to many recreational cottages and people who love Coastal Island life the way it used to be. Buccaneer Bay is the spot for visitors, and is easily accessible by water taxi from Secret Cove at very affordable rates. There is a Provincial Park with beach camping and pit toilet, and spectacular views of Vancouver Island and the Strait of Georgia. Visitors are welcomed in the Park area, but please respect the privacy of cottagers and residents elsewhere on the Island... they have made a place for you so that theirs may keep its charm and solitude.

Bigpacific's Thormanby Island Gallery

Thormanby Island is one of the Sunshine Coast's best-kept secrets...by ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2004 9:58pm PST

Bigpacific's Sea Cavalcade Gallery, Gibsons 2004 : Sea Cavalcade is one of Gibsons' biggest annual events, drawing people from all over BC and the Pacific Northwest for the parade, street party, logger sports, firemens competition and family events. Held every July.

Bigpacific's Sea Cavalcade Gallery, Gibsons 2004

Sea Cavalcade is one of Gibsons' biggest annual events, drawing people ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2004 9:35pm PST

Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition : The Annual Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition is growing in popularity every year. This year, the weather was fabulous, and Davis Bay was packed with spectators watching over 20 participating groups hard at work on their masterpieces. These pictures were taken with approximately one hour of creative time left in the 2005 competition.

Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition

The Annual Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition is growing in popularity e ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2004 7:04am PST

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair : The Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair is a popular family event held at Cooper's Green Regional Park. Games for kids, craft and food booths and friendly people make for a great event.

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair

The Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair is a popular family event held at ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2004 10:38pm PST

Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Races, Gibsons 2004 : The Annual Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Race is the largest of its kind in Canada, and one of the top 10 races in the world. Contestants come from around the world to race in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.

Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Races, Gibsons 2004

The Annual Howe Sound Outrigger Canoe Race is the largest of its kind ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2004 10:31pm PST

Bigpacific.com's Ruby Lake Gallery : Explore Ruby Lake's beautiful shoreline - the drive is worth it!

Bigpacific.com's Ruby Lake Gallery

Explore Ruby Lake's beautiful shoreline - the drive is worth it!

Updated: Apr 19, 2004 8:33pm PST

Bigpacific.com's Sechelt Gallery : Sechelt encompasses Wilson Creek, Davis Bay, Selma Park, Band Lands, Village of Sechelt, East Porpoise Bay, The Shores and West Sechelt.

Bigpacific.com's Sechelt Gallery

Sechelt encompasses Wilson Creek, Davis Bay, Selma Park, Band Lands, V ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2004 7:22am PST

Bigpacific.com's Egmont Gallery : Egmont is almost at the end of the road when coming from Vancouver, or the start of your lower Sunshine Coast journey if travelling from Powell River.

Bigpacific.com's Egmont Gallery

Egmont is almost at the end of the road when coming from Vancouver, or ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2004 6:54am PST

Bigpacific.com's Davis Bay in Summer Gallery : There's nothing like summer at Davis Bay! Sandy beach, skimboarding, sandcastle building, ice creams, kayaking, and just plain lazing around.

Bigpacific.com's Davis Bay in Summer Gallery

There's nothing like summer at Davis Bay! Sandy beach, skimboarding, s ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2004 6:48am PST

Bigpacific.com's Gibsons Gallery : From Gibsons Landing to Upper Gibsons, from Winegarden Park to Mount Elphinstone, Gibsons is a great place to explore.

Bigpacific.com's Gibsons Gallery

From Gibsons Landing to Upper Gibsons, from Winegarden Park to Mount E ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2004 5:07pm PST

Bigpacific.com's Snickett Park Gallery : A beautiful jewel of a park overlooking the Trail Islands, Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island. Bring a book or camera...

Bigpacific.com's Snickett Park Gallery

A beautiful jewel of a park overlooking the Trail Islands, Georgia Str ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2004 4:48pm PST

Bigpacific.com's Halfmoon Bay/Secret Cove Gallery : Halfmoon Bay is often referred to by the locals as "The Centre of the Universe". This unique little pocket offers many surprises if you take the time to look.

Bigpacific.com's Halfmoon Bay/Secret Cove Gallery

Halfmoon Bay is often referred to by the locals as "The Centre of the ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2004 4:39pm PST

Bigpacific's Pender Harbour Gallery : Photos from Dan McCormick of PhotographyTips.com and Laurie McConnell, Webmaster of Bigpacific.com - taking you on a tour of the Coast's Playground... Pender Harbour

Bigpacific's Pender Harbour Gallery

Photos from Dan McCormick of PhotographyTips.com and Laurie McConnell, ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2004 11:34am PST

Bigpacific's Roberts Creek : Home to hippies, artisans, counter-culture mavens and commuting business-like suburbanites, Roberts Creek is the epitome of diversity, tolerance and creativity.

Bigpacific's Roberts Creek

Home to hippies, artisans, counter-culture mavens and commuting busine ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2004 11:06am PST

Last Light of the Day, Davis Bay BC : Because of its western exposure and unobstructed views, Davis Bay is one of the most beautiful places to be on the Coast at sunset. See you there!

Last Light of the Day, Davis Bay BC

Because of its western exposure and unobstructed views, Davis Bay is o ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2004 12:31pm PST

Vancouver Pride 2006 : 500+ photos of Vancouver's Pride Parade - this year over 300,000 people attended in beautiful English Bay.

Vancouver Pride 2006

500+ photos of Vancouver's Pride Parade - this year over 300,000 peopl ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2006 11:07pm PST

Sechelt Family Arts Festival Sunshine Coast July 2005 : The 2nd Annual Sechelt Family Arts Festival, held in Hackett Park on the Sunshine Coast of BC

Sechelt Family Arts Festival Sunshine Coast July 2005

The 2nd Annual Sechelt Family Arts Festival, held in Hackett Park on t ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2005 8:52pm PST

Sechelt Canada Day July 1, 2005 : The annual Canada Day Parade in Sechelt on July 1, 2005 was the best ever. The community showcased its creativity, sense of fun, compassion, tolerance and service ideals. There is no better place to live in the world than the Sunshine Coast!

Sechelt Canada Day July 1, 2005

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Updated: Jul 02, 2006 1:32pm PST

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