West Coast
Andy Cochrane Sunshine Coast Tourism
A Season of Great Escapes
Boating is one of the most popular pastimes along the BC Coast and Pacific Northwest and before every season, we fill the pages of SunCruiser West Coast with insightful destinations, fresh trip ideas, as well as new services and attractions to... Read more
Features
Jaahnlieb Dreamstime.com
Finding Adventure on Cortes Island
It’s hard to explain the serenity of this coastal island that hasn’t already been explained before. What can be said, however, is Cortes’ low population, untouched nature, and remote location offers the exact criteria adventurous boaters crave... Read more
Oct 8, 2022
Mankaran Cheema
Stay Extra Alert with AIS Tech
There’s nothing more enjoyable than cruising on a warm, bright summer day with family or friends, whether you’re taking a casual spin around a bay or enjoying a week-long trip to one of the many destinations along the BC Coast... Read more
Oct 5, 2022
Cowichan Bay Fishermen's Wharf Association
Cowichan Bay: A Rural Boating Paradise
We like to emphasize how easy it is to access the many scenic areas of Canada’s BC Coast, providing opportunities to enjoy new experiences every season. While you can plan to navigate a multi-week trip, which is strongly encouraged, it’s not... Read more
Oct 2, 2022
Edgar Bullon Dreamstime.com
The Marinas of Salt Spring and Pender
The Southern Gulf Islands region consists of a maze of straits, passes, inlets and channels that flow seamlessly around scattered islands, providing great boating destinations throughout the summer. It’s hard to visit this area without at least... Read more
Sep 29, 2022
Maxusii Dreamstime.com
Training Days
Although expansions are underway at some of the busiest ports on the West Coast and commercial shipping companies are reporting banner years, the maritime industry in Canada and the U.S. is experiencing a labour shortage, resulting in a number of... Read more
Sep 26, 2022
Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce
The Best Ways to Experience Galiano
Galiano is one of the first islands to appear on marine navigation screens when cruising southwest from the mainland of BC. It may not have the landmass of neighbouring Salt Spring or the expansive shores of Vancouver Island, but it’s an enticing... Read more
Sep 20, 2022
Rachael Merrett
Sharing the Water with Endangered Orcas
Resident orcas continue to decline in numbers, prompting changes to boating regulations throughout British Columbia and Washington State in efforts to reduce vessel noise and disturbance, which is detrimental to the population’s survival... Read more
Sep 9, 2022
