Sechelt Community Information - Sechelt BC Canada
 Sechelt
is centrally located on the lower Sunshine Coast. The community enjoys
a temperate stretch of coastline. While considered part of the BC mainland
the community is only accessible by the BC Ferry Service with reliable and
regular sailing times. The town of Sechelt sits on a narrow strip of land
that separates the Sechelt Inlet from the Strait of Georgia. Summers are warm
and dry; winters are mild and moist. The town is well known for a vibrant
artistic community, salmon fishing and ecotourism. The community population
is estimated at 7,775. View and download a map
of Sechelt.
 Sechelt
Recreation & Culture
Recreation and culture are central to the Sechelt experience. The community
hosts arts councils and community alliances. Outdoor recreation abounds with
water sports, numerous land-based and water-based parks, hiking and biking
trails, an arena, racquet costs, skating boarding and three easily accessible
golf courses. The community also provides several theatres and museums. The
area is host to a variety of excellent festivals and events.
Sechelt Communities & Neighbourhoods
The Village of Sechelt (Downtown)
The Village neighbourhood was the original settlement. This downtown village
remains the central location for retail and government services for the Sechelt
and area.
Selma Park
Selma Park is a quiet residential neighbourhood that stretches along Highway
101.
Davis Bay
Davis Bay provides outstanding beach access and a spectacular view of Georgia
Strait and Vancouver Island. The area hosts motels and restaurants, and popular
activities such as swimming, beachcombing, and fishing from the wharf. The
slope above the beach is developed which provides spectacular views and an
ocean-side location.
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek contains a large rural and residential area surrounding commercial
and industrial development. This area includes Wilson Creek Plaza, automotive
dealerships, the airport, fish processing and sawmilling operations.
West Sechelt
This community sits on a large plateau. West Sechelt has the second largest
population within the District, and is the location of substantial new residential
developments. This area also contains most of the area's agricultural community.
East Porpoise Bay
East Porpoise Bay includes a mixture of industrial and residential areas,
including the new subdivision of Porpoise Bay Estates. The area also contains
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.
West Porpoise Bay & Sunshine Heights
This area is now under development with new subdivisions such as The Shores
and Sunshine Heights. The area provides spectacular views of Sechelt Inlet,
and the relatively flat, serviced land. Residents also enjoy easy access to
the Village of Sechelt, Kinnikinnick Park, the Sechelt Arena and Sechelt Golf
& Country Club.
Sandy Hook
Initially developed for summer cottages, this area grew when a development
company started to build permanent homes and cottages in the area. The area
still retains a cottage 'feeling', with many of the homes overlooking Sechelt
Inlet. Additional features of the area include a children's park, and a boat
launching facility.
Tuwanek
Tuwanek is located on the east side of Sechelt Inlet at the foot of Mount
Richardson. Recreational activities include, Tillicum Bay Marina, the Tetrahedron
Plateau and Provincial Park. Commercial enterprises include a hatchery, and
log booming/sorting operation.
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