Sunshine Coast Kayaking at A Place by the Sea

THE SUNSHINE COAST –
A KAYAKING PARADISE!

A Place by the Sea is ideally located on the waterfront of Sechelt Inlet, also known as the Inland Sea. The Sechelt Inlet is one of the favourite kayaking destinations on the Sunshine coast and is known as a paddler’s paradise for kayakers of all skill levels. Offering miles of protected sea kayaking, Sechelt Inlet, Salmon Inlet and the Narrows Inlet combine to from the Inland Sea.

While paddling on Sechelt Inlet, you can expect to find an excellent example of B.C.'s West Coast natural beauty. Sechelt Inlet is protected from wind and waves that are common on open ocean waters by high surrounding mountains. Mornings and evenings are typically calm and peaceful with lush green mountains reflecting off of the tranquil blue ocean surface. During mid-day, thermal winds often blow from south to north creating a more challenging and active paddling adventure. As the majority of the inlet is boat access only, there are exceptional wilderness and wildlife viewing opportunities. Plus, there are eight designated Wilderness Marine Parks, as well as many boat access only sandy beach areas.

As you experience Sechelt Inlet and the various smaller inlets, bays and reaches that are to be found up and down its length, you can expect to be entertained by an abundance of wildlife. Spectacular blue herons grace the shoreline while magnificent bald eagles soar high above in search of food or perch in the trees that line the shore. Curious seals appear out of nowhere and accompany most paddlers while a dozen varieties of ducks and other waterfowl such as cormorants, swim and dive for food all along the shore.

In the evening, loons glide gracefully over the water as their eerie call haunts the still evening air. With a sharp eye, visitors can observe mountain goats high on steep mountain terrain and occasionally glimpse cougars, bears, and deer in the thick shoreline brush. Below the water's surface, many species of fish and various marine creatures create a complex ecosystem in a near pristine environment. Other sights along the shoreline include oyster farms and fish farms. Plus occasionally, the inlet is home to pods of Pacific White Sided Dolphins! (Excerpts courtesy of Pedals and Paddles Kayaking)

SUNSHINE COAST KAYAK
RENTALS AND TOURS:

Kayak rentals for A Place by the Sea guests are located conveniently less than 5 minutes down the shoreline from our Bed and Breakfast! Halfmoon Sea Kayaks offers quality sea kayak rentals of all forms, kayak lessons, guided day tours, and evening full moon tours! Halfmoon Sea Kayaks also offers kayak rentals from their second location in Secret Cove.

For more information about Halfmoon Sea Kayaks, please visit their web site at:
www.halfmoonseakayaks.com

A Place by the Sea is also proud to refer our guests to Alpha Adventures Sea Kayak Rentals. Alpha Adventures offers kayak rental services out of Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast and can shuttle rental boats to any location on the Sunshine Coast! Offering kayak rentals, kayak lessons, kayak day tours, sunset tours, full moon tours, and multi day kayaking tours!

For more information about Alpha Adventures, please visit their web site at:
www.outdooradventurestore.ca

MAP OF THE SECHELT INLET: