North of Vancouver, the fjorded Sunshine Coast beckons with 

its coastal communities linked by ferry, sparkling coastal waters, 
secluded beaches and vast forests. Sail from Victoria to view 
the local resident pod of Orca, from Tofino enjoy bear or gray 
whale watching tours by boat or walk for miles along Long Beach 
in Pacific Rim National Park. En route to Campbell River stroll 
among towering Douglas Fir in Cathedral Grove, from Lund, near 
Desolation Resort take a boat trip into Desolation Sound Marine 
Park where eagles fish for salmon. Heading south, stop off at 
Egmont to witness the raging tidal rapids at Skookumchook 
Narrows before continuing to the luxurious Place by the Sea B&B 
in Sechelt.