Things to do in Sechelt and nearby
Most of what to do in Sechelt is outdoors. In town you have the Davis Bay and Trail Bay piers, public beach accesses, the tems swiya Museum and a market on Cowrie Street. Within a short drive you reach Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Sargeant Bay and Smuggler Cove. If you want to be on the water, start with Sechelt Inlet kayak rentals or the Sunshine Coast boat tours.
This page sorts the ideas by distance from the centre of town. Prices are in Canadian dollars for 2026. There is no town-wide visitor pass, general admission fee or visitor reservation system, so each place has its own rules.
In Sechelt: piers, beaches, museum and market
Places you can reach without a long drive.
Davis Bay Pier and Beach
Davis Bay Beach at 4757 Sunshine Coast Highway is an open public access and easy to reach. The pier serves for swimming and fishing, and shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Open describes access, not a clearance for swimming.
Beaches guide →Trail Bay Pier
The pier lies near the shops and restaurants of downtown Sechelt. It makes a simple waterfront walk without a car.
Snickett Park
The beach access at 5440 Shorncliffe Avenue is in Sechelt Village and is open and easy to reach.
tems swiya Museum
The museum is at 5555 Sunshine Coast Highway, next to the Raven's Cry Theatre. It is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00 and closed on Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays. Objects include cedar baskets and stone tools. Ask at the museum about admission and visits.
shíshálh Nation →Farmers' and Artisans' Market
The market runs on Cowrie Street in downtown Sechelt on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 in the market season, with food, baked goods, prepared meals and crafts. Check the season dates for the year you visit.
Where to eat →Community Archives and local art
The Community Archives and the tems swiya Museum cover local history, and local artists and events show the art scene. Opening times of individual galleries change, so check each one before you go.
Sechelt tours and day trips
Boat trips, flights and day trips on the Sunshine Coast, with live prices and availability.
Parks and short drives from Sechelt
Four places fit into half a day each. Take water, and check local notices on the day.
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
The park has a sand beach, the Angus Creek trails and an estuary. There is no lifeguard. The camping season in 2026 ran from 15 April to 15 October, and the main campground costs CAD 42 per party and night in high season.
Porpoise Bay guide →Sargeant Bay Park
It is a day-use park, and camping is banned. The Colvin Creek Trail is about 1 km, and the shore path to the fish ladder about 300 m. Kayaks and canoes are allowed, e-bikes are not allowed on park trails, and the sea is cold. There is no lifeguard.
Smuggler Cove Marine Park
Take Brooks Road off Highway 101, between Secret Cove and Halfmoon Bay, and walk from the parking lot. The route to the cove is 2 to 4 km each way, so plan for a return trip of 4 to 8 km.
Smuggler Cove guide →Ruby Lake
The public access is at Dan Bosch Park, 15555 Sunshine Coast Highway, about 10 minutes by car south of Earls Cove. It has a sand beach, toilets and picnic tables, with limited parking and a quarter-mile loop trail. Dogs must be on a leash.
Pender Harbour and Egmont →Longer day trips
For a full day, or a night away.
Skookumchuck Narrows
From the parking lot near Egmont, the trail past Brown Lake leads 4 km one way, about 1 hour, to the viewpoint at Roland Point. Best viewing times depend on the day's tides. Currents can exceed 30 km/h, which makes this a place to watch and not to swim or paddle. Roberts Creek has a longer guide to the Skookumchuck Narrows.
Princess Louisa Inlet
There is no road. Boat and floatplane trips leave from Egmont, and Chatterbox Falls drop about 37 to 40 m.
Princess Louisa Inlet →Powell River and the trail
The Earls Cove to Saltery Bay ferry takes 50 minutes. The Sunshine Coast Trail runs 180 km, and parts near Saltery Bay are closed into spring 2027 with a detour. For shorter walks, see hiking around Roberts Creek and Gibsons.
Powell River guide →
Things to do in Sechelt: frequently asked questions
What should I do in Sechelt?
Walk the Davis Bay and Trail Bay piers, rent a kayak, visit the tems swiya Museum and go to the Saturday market. Add Porpoise Bay, Sargeant Bay or Smuggler Cove for a half day outdoors.
Is there a pass or admission fee for Sechelt?
No. There is no town-wide visitor card or general admission fee. Each park, museum or tour sets its own rules and prices.
When is the tems swiya Museum open?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays.
When is the farmers' market?
On Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 on Cowrie Street in downtown Sechelt, during the market season. Check the season dates before you plan around it.
Can I swim at the beaches in Sechelt?
The beach accesses are open and easy to reach, but open does not mean the water is cleared for swimming. Sargeant Bay and Porpoise Bay have no lifeguard. Check notices on the day.
Is this the official visitor site for Sechelt?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, Sunshine Coast Tourism or any museum or tour operator.