Tourism on the Sunshine Coast of BC

There is opportunity for growth on the Sunshine Coast. I saw a program on our local channel the other night with Sandra Cunningham hosting a discussion about tourism on the Sunshine Coast.  Tourism booms in the summer but winter months are quite slow. Ideas for promoting the Sunshine Coast in the “off season” were discussed. Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation area is known by experts as one of the best cross country ski areas in the lower mainland. I first learned about the great skiing available, and only 1/2 hour drive away, when I had guests stay in one of my accommodations a couple years ago. Scuba diving is another sport that even many locals don’t recognize we have so nearby. The HMCS Chaudiere is sunk off Kunechin Point in Sechelt Inlet with lines attached to guide divers. An abundance of fish can be seen at the Tuwanek Point Marine Part also in Sechelt Inlet.

Starting a small business on the Sunshine Coast, BC

Community Futures Development Corporation on the Sunshine Coast was discussed on local tv by 4 of its board members. It is a non-profit organization that is funded by both federally and provincially. The organization was set up to provide support and counselling and aid new business owners in developing a business plan to seek financial aid in the traditional manner through banks. If they entrepreneur is refused funding Community Futures is available to assist in this manner.