PlanetSKI Hits the Road in British Columbia

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Saving Money Family Skiing British Ski Schools Luxury Holidays Independent v Tour Operator Do Something Different Group Ski Holidays Home Videos. About Advertise Travel & Holidays, Features PlanetSKI Hits the Road in British Columbia 26th September 2026 | James Cove, Sunshine Coast, Canada. Last modified on September 29th, 2026 Our autumn Canada tour continues as we leave Vancouver and head to the nearby Sunshine Coast.

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• Then its into the Canadian Rockies to Whistler and to a heli-ski lodge well beyond.
• This section started with one as we left Horseshoe Bay just to the north of Vancouver.

What to take from it

Image © PlanetSKI We were crossing to the ferry port of Langdale across the inlet: View this post on Instagram A post shared by PlanetSKI (@planetski.eu) The Sunshine Coast is technically on the mainland but it can only be reached by ferry, boat or seaplane. It's 110 mile stretch of coast along the Sawlish Sea to the east of Vancouver Island.

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• It is a mixture of quaint shops, splendid local restaurants, art galleries and chilled vibes.
• Image © PlanetSKI For many Canadians it is instantly recognisable, as it was the setting for one of their most popular TV programmes: CBC's Beachcomber.
• It ran for 387 episodes between 1972 and 1990 and is part of Canadian popular culture.
• Image © PlanetSKI A stroll along the seafront is a must and there remains plenty on offer.

Details worth keeping

All good road trips should include a ferry trip. Image © PlanetSKI Yes, that is a glacier in the distance. Image © PlanetSKI Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.

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