SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2010
Hop on the ferry for this weekend itinerary of fishing, feasting and fun.
stay
The Painted Boat’s
beautiful oceanfront villas accommodate six, with private decks and
full kitchens for salmon barbeques. While the boys fish, the girls can
pamper in the large hydrotherapy spa. And don’t miss the resort’s
fantastic Restaurant (the free-range bison hails from the owner’s Calgary ranch). The Painted Boat Resort Marina and Spa, www.paintedboat.com
do
Walk the 60-minute trail to the Skookumchuck rapids,
a 40-minute drive from the resort. Marvel at a rainbow of sea creatures
at the lookout, and pick up a fresh baguette from the bakery at the
trailhead. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, www.env.gov.bc.ca
shop
Stop
at Sechelt’s ReDecor, a consignment shop packed with de riguer British
antiques like cut crystal, silver and china teacups. We scored an
amazing monogrammed silver foxhunting flask that stands a foot
tall—perfect on the bar. ReDecor, 5660B Cowrie St., Sechelt,
604-885-5884.
eat
Missed the ferry? Lucky you! Grab a seat at the communal table at Smitty’s Oyster House
in the Gibson’s Marina and order a dozen on the half shell from the
lively staff. This fall, look for their new steakhouse next door called
Bull. Smitty’s Oyster House, 643 School Rd. Warf, Gibsons,
604-886-4665, http://smittysoysterhouse.com
View more phots of our Sunshine Coast getaway on the Editors' Diary.
