Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
About SecheltFinding a place to go kayaking near Sechelt is not going to be difficult. Situated on the Sechelt Isthmus, between the Strait of Georgia and Sechelt Inlet, this narrow Sunshine Coast village is literally surrounded by beckoning waterways. In fact the name "Sechelt" in the shishalh First Nations language means "land between two waters." For centuries, likely millenia, this village and its surrounding waterways have been home to the Sechelt Indian Band also know as the shishalh people. Throughout Sechelt Inlet, pictographs documenting the band's ancient presence can be seen. The Sechelt First Nations people are unique in that it is one of the few nations that has been given the status of being an elite, self-governing body. This status was returned to the Sechelt Band in 1986 after many years of struggle. Today, the Sechelt Indian Government District holds jurisdiction over its land and public services such as education to its residents. The town of Sechelt is no longer home to exclusively Sechelt people and through the years, the town has developed into somewhat of a Sunshine Coast tourism hub. There are several restaurants, shops, summer cottages and hotels for those making their way through town. Those interested in learning about the towns rich history should take in the the Tems Swiya Museum which shares the culture and history of the shishalh people. Day and Multi-Day Kayak Trips from SecheltRising Sun Kayak Adventures offers kayak rentals or guided kayak tours to those looking to explore the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt Inlet or other areas of the Sunshine Coast by kayak. We specialize in custom designed kayak trips that cater to our clients and are willing to bring our boats to the launch site of your convenience. We also offer custom multi-day kayaking explorations of the Sunshine Coast that explore locations such as Hotham Sound, Texada Island and Nelson Island. Most multi-day trips, including our scheduled annual paddle to Princess Louisa Inlet, will depart from the Backeddy Pub and Egmont Marina Resort in Egmont. Rising Sun also offers guided day trips and rentals from this Egmont location. Link for more information on day and multi-day trips from this location. Scheduled 2008 Sunshine Coast Kayak Trips:Princess Louisa Inlet - August 4 - August 10, 2008 - Paddle to the Princess! Hotham Sound - 3 Day Trips Every Weekend! Texada Island/Jedidiah Island - Custom Trips Available April - September! Nelson Island/Hardy Island - Custom Overnight Trips Available April - September!
Link for More Info on Custom Kayaking Trips!1-877-NS-KAYAKTraveling to SecheltFrom Vancouver, jump on the Langdale(Sunshine Coast) ferry that regularly departs from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. Once on the Sunshine Coast, travel north on Hwy 101 and you will hit Sechelt. Sechelt has plenty of places to eat, stay and pick up last minute trip necessities.
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