Smuggler's Cove on the Sunshine Coast.

This is a one of the beautiful place that you have to see before you die. Just a short, one hour ferry ride north of Vancouver lies a popular weekend get-away destination called the Sunshine Coast. One of the jewels of this area is Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park, a picturesque region with trails along the rocky ledges that look out at the stunning views of Georgia Straight. During the summer months, Smuggler's Cove is full of anchored sailboats and pleasure craft while people swim, hike, and picnic around the protected area. Access to the cove is along a short 1.3km trail which is generally clear year-round. To get to the trailhead, head north from the town of Sechelt and watch for the provincial signs to Smuggler's Cove Park. Turn left onto the narrow road and follow it until you reach a small gravel parking area on the right with a wooden sign marking Smuggler's Cove.