Sunshine Coast Holidays in Lund, BC

Hiking Vacations, Desolation Sound Charters & West Coast Restaurants

Mar 30, 2009

Looking for Sunshine Coast holidays? Try Lund, BC for hiking vacations, Desolation Sound charters and many west coast restaurants.

Considered by some as the destination that ends highway 101, and nothing more, the village of Lund, BC is actually an up-and-coming area that deserves much more credit. Sunshine Coast holidays include hiking vacations, Desolation Sound charters and some fabulous west coast restaurants.

Sunshine Coast Holidays

Find below options for exploring this dazzling area of British Columbia coast. The air is fresh, the people warm and the wildlife waiting to be discovered.

Hiking Vacations

On the drive north from the Langdale Ferry Terminal, take an easy hike up Valentine Mountain near Powell River for spectacular views of the Sunshine Coast. Backdrops of resting lakes and picnic tables make it a great way to spend an idle few hours.

Romantics can steal a private spot to kiss and canoodle while groups can lay out their picnic lunches and take in the quiet stillness of the mountaintop. Hiking time is about 15 minutes and has a medium difficulty rating.

Sunshine Coast Restaurants

While in Powell River, make sure to try two of the most celebrated west coast restaurants in the area’s hidden gastronomy hotbed. .

Manzanita Restaurant has created a southern atmosphere with warm colours and jazzy artwork; a seasonal menu using seafood from their own nearby shellfish lease keeps appetites smiling.

The incomparable Laughing Oyster Restaurant rivals in class. Join Chef David Bowes as he has as much fun inventing tasty oyster combinations as entertaining the crowd with his musical skills.

Picture this: delectable seafood served in an intimate setting overlooking calm Okeover Inlet. Live music is played on some nights, while on others, a steak & seafood buffet takes over the bustling room. Yum.

Desolation Sound Charters

Head even farther north to arrive at the village of Lund, BC. Here, find other outdoor adventures at the Sevilla Island Resort. After checking into the Historic Lund Hotel (see below), take a two-minute boat ride to the four-room bed and breakfast-type accommodation.

To explore the vast expanse of wildlife, in near proximity to Desolation Sound and other fascinating areas, go on fishing and golf excursions or help owner Ian Hobbes catch crabs, clams and oysters. The resort does all-inclusive meal plan packages, as well as customizes plans to suit travelers.

Lund Hotels

The Historic Lund Hotel is the landmark accommodation for the area. It’s going through a major re-haul and has a variety of room choices. For those on a budget, book one of the un-renovated rooms, or have a treat and reserve one of the few refurbished ones.

Built in 1905, the waterfront hotel now has a community laundromat, bakery & deli, general store, post office and a marina with a fuel dock. The restaurant and pub have a relaxed atmosphere for dining and shooting some pool. The lovely Tug Ghum Gallery sells work from regional artists and even offers soapstone carving workshops.

Travel to Lund, BC

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Jun 27, 2009 3:51 PM

Guest :

If you're travelling to Lund via the Lower Sunshine Coast, make sure you stop at West Coast Wilderness Lodge in the village of Egmont. This resort has some of the best ocean views in the entire Province, and one of the most sophisticated adventure programs.

The bioluminescence here is incredibly strong -- go for a twilight kayaking paddle and watch seals & lingcod dart below you, their bodies outlined in light. Go for a swim yourself if you can brave the cold -- you'll never forget the experience. The water looks like stars, with swirls of Tinkerbell dust in your wake.