The Sunshine Coast is a quick ferry jaunt from Horseshoe Bay, north of Vancouver. Although part of the mainland, this stretch of mountain-backed coastline, accessible only by sea or air, has the quiet pace of an island.
Boating among the coastal fjords, touring studios and galleries, beachcombing, golfing, hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, kayaking and fishing are the area’s main attractions.
Just a 50-minute flight from Vancouver or a little over an hour’s boat ride from Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Sonora Island is one of the outer islands of the Discovery Islands and one of Canada’s most alluring and pristine environments.
The quietest way to see wildlife from the emerald waters just South of Sonora is to set out in a stable, easy-to-paddle sea kayak. Alternatively try your hand at salmon fishing and river fly fishing. Have fun on a river rafting tour and feel the spray on your face or canoe and paddle board on Florence Lake. Appreciate the wonderful scenery on a hike or take a tour to see the grizzly bears. You will not be disappointed with this natural wonderland.