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There are many activities to enjoy at Romance Inn &Spa!
Spend a lazy morning with a fresh brewed cup of coffee and enjoy some quiet time together on our romantic canopy swing as you are serenaded by many species of songbirds.
Observe bald eagles as they soar high overhead and prepare for nesting season. Watch for sea lions frolicking in thes Strait of Georgia as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the patio with your favorite drink. Stroll through our lovely gardens, play bocce ball, or spend a lazy late afternoon grilling up some delights on the barbecue. Enjoy the panoramic water views with pleasure boats, sail boats and cruise ships passing by.
Pamper yourselves with a relaxing massage together in our beautifully appointed Topaz Spa Room. Our professional spa therapists also provide a wide variety of spa services including facials, reflexology, Shiatsu, Aroma Therapy, body wraps, manicures and pedicures for the ultimate in relaxation!!
Later on, relax in our soothing multi-jetted therapeutic oceanside hot tub under the stars and a canapy of majestic fir and ceder trees, as you enjoy a glass of wine together. After your relaxing time together in the hot tub... enter your private suite and snuggle up together by the fireplace and watch a movie on your 46” HD TV or enjoy a game of billiards.
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Arts and Culture:
 The Sunshine Coast has a multitude of local artists.
Check out their website at www.artworkstours.ca or contact Cindy Buis at 604-886-1200 for more information on guided tours.
The Festival of Arts has always been a favorite Sunshine Coast event. Visit their website at www.writersfestival.ca.
Also contact www.suncoastarts.com for calendar of events on the Sunshine Coast. |
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Diving:
BC has been rated by National Geographic as the fourth best spots in the world to dive. Discover the incredible visibility and pristine unpolluted waters with colorful and abundant marine life. There are dive sites for all levels of diving experience. For all your diving needs contact Sun Coast Diving in Sechelt. Call them at their toll free at
1-866-740-8006. |
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| Biking:
Romance Inn and Spa offers bikes and helmets for guests use to explore many of our nearby biking trails. Stop in at On the Edge Biking in Sechelt to obtain a map of the trails in the area or to arrange spectacular guided cycling tours. Call them at 604-885-4888. |
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Skiing and Snowshoeing:
Enjoy winter fun! Explore the Sunshine Coast in winter. For the best areas for snowshoeing and cross country skiing visit On the Edge Biking in Sechelt. They also provide rentals. Phone: 604-885-4888.
Take an amazing trip up to the Dakota Mountain Range. This spectacular area offers a wide range of terrain for all ability levels, with fabulous views of the ocean and Vancouver Island as you experience the incredible magic of winter. Truly an amazing Sunshine Coast of BC experience.
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Dakota Ridge back country is a favorite of locals of the Sunshine Coast in winter. This high plateau has abundant snow for cross-country skiing with telemark routes on the north side of the bowl at the ridge. The Dakota Ridge offers spectacular viewpoints of Vancouver Island, North Shore Mountains and Mount Baker.
Go ahead and explore the beautiful Sunshine Coast in winter!!
You will discover outstanding areas for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Head out to the frozen lakes and rolling ridges of the Tetrahedron Plateau for a fun-filled day of winter adventure. |
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| The BC Sunshine Coast offers exhilarating backcountry skiing with the best winter recreation near Sechelt, where
you will find 12 miles (20km) of well-developed cross-country ski trails leading up to Mount Steele in Tetrahedron Provincial Park. The Tetrahedron Ski Club built the trails as well as the four sturdy, twelve-person, first-come-first-snooze cabins that are sprinkled throughout the park: at Bachelor Lake, Edwards Lake, McNair Lake, and on the shoulder of Mount Steele. All but the expert 3.8 mile (6.2 km) return trail to Mount Steele are rated as intermediate runs. |
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Fishing:
Contact Davis Bay Fishing Charters for saltwater sport fishing. Take advantage of the area and incorporate a sightseeing tour. Visit their website at www.fishingsechelt.com.
Boating:
Boat launch locations around Sechelt include public ramps at Chapman Creek, Sechelt, and Cooper’s Green Provincial Park in Halfmoon Bay and private ramps at Halfmoon Bay and Secret Cove. Contact Sunshine Coast Boat Tours for romantic and private year round boat charters of scenic Sechelt Inlet or take a day trip into the Princess Louisa Inlet and world famous Chatterbox Falls. Visit their website at www.sunshinecoasttours.bc.ca for more information. Kayaking:
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks
A family operated business with locations in downtown Sechelt and at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. Halfmoon Sea Kayaks will happily provide rentals, lessons and tours. |
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Golfing:
Sechelt Golf and Country Club
Sechelt Golf and Country Club is a scenic and challenging 18-hole Par 72 golf course, (6,533 yards) located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, and is open to the public. It is located 26 km from the Langdale Ferry Terminal. Enjoy generous fairways, beautifully manicured greens, water and mountain views and eleven lakes. They offer a licensed café with large outdoor patio. Sechelt Golf and Country Club toll free number 1-800-882-6177.
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club is located in Roberts Creek, just 10 minutes north of Gibsons off the Sunshine Coast. It offers an 18-hole layout of both scenic and challenging golf with lush tree lined fairways, challenging greens with picturesque ocean and mountain views. They are open to the public year round and provide a clubhouse, banquet and lounge facilities. Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club toll free number 1-800-667-5022.
Pender Harbour Golf Club
Pender Harbour Golf Club is located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. It is about (5 km) north of the community of Madeira Park. It boasts a challenging 9-hole course with flat and hilly fairways. The fairways are tight with elevated greens to enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and scenery. Weather permitting, the course is open year round. It offers a lounge, banquet facilities, outdoor patio and BBQ facilities. Pender Harbour Golf Club toll free number 1-877-887-9541. |
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Hiking:
The Sunshine Coast has endless hikes to enjoy. Hiking trails are plentiful in the Halfmoon Bay area, ranging from short 15 minute trails to one hour hikes. Explore the world famous Skookumchuk Narrows. Take the 4km hike and see the dramatic rapids unfold. Also, visit the Caren Range, which is known as the oldest growth forest in Canada. For more information visit www.penderharbour.org. For guided hikes contact Mountainvile Eco Tours at 604-883-2453 or Sea Mountain Adventures at 604-740-6460. |
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| Horseback Riding:
Malaspina Ranch Stables in Madeira Park offer horseback riding trips throughout the year. They offer guided tours and can be reached at 604-883-1126. |
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| Provincial Parks:
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park offers 6 bike-in sites for those who are cycle-touring the region. It is also an excellent base for canoeists to explore Sechelt Inlet Marine Recreation area. As you’d expect from a park of this size, rows of picnic tables dot the beach, which is sheltered by wistful willows.
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park is just 4 miles (6 km) west of Sechelt and is just a short walk from Romance Inn and Spa. It features a sandy beach that is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Local birdwatchers come down to explore the nearby marsh. As you walk south along the bay, the cobblestone beach changes to more hospitable sand, which is where you will spread out and listen to the lapping of the waves and the laughing of the gulls.
Cooper’s Green Provincial Park
On Redrooffs Road in Halfmoon Bay you will find the waterfront Cooper’s Green Provincial Park. This scenic park has a beach with a mix of rock and sand, and offshore islets. Enjoy a picnic while watching the summer sun sink offshore as it lights up the picturesque cove. Cooper’s Green is a popular location for divers, and has a grassy, treed area with a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, BBQ pit, washroom facilities, swimming beach and a public boat ramp. |
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Air Tours:
Experience the most breathtaking scenery of Coastal British Columbia from the sky. For scenic tours and adventure contact West Coast Air at 1-888-286-8722 or visit their website at www.westcoastair.com |
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