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Davis Bay is a small community located just south of Sechelt
BC on the lower section of the Sunshine
Coast. The identifying feature of Davis Bay
is the long pebbled beach coastline with a well developed paved
walking path lined with viewing benches while highlighted with
a long wooden fishing pier jutting out from the shoreline. Often
the pier is occupied by fisherman and swimmers.
The Davis Bay coastline cannot be missed if you travel along
the main route, the Sunshine Coast Hwy. Entering Davis Bay follows
down a hill from, both north and south, and then suddenly the
trees part way and the oceans and shores of Davis Bay
jumps out at you. It is impossible to miss!
At Davis Bay when the tide rolls out tidal pools
and sand bars appear. A good opportunity for observing some of
the smaller marine life or to build a sandcastle. Otherwise on
high tides the beach is mainly rocky covered with driftwood and
sea shells. The Davis Bay coastline is a very
popular destination to windsurf, beach comb, stroll the Seawalk
or try your hand at fishing from the pier.
On a clear day, the views of Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island are visible enough that the individual communities on the island stand out. Chapman Creek is a hiking and biking trail located in Davis Bay. It is an moderate grade trail that follows the creek leading to a small waterfall and hatchery.
Access to Davis Bay: Follow Hwy 101 north from
Wilson Creek or south from Sechelt.
Davis Bay is approximately 3 km ( mi.) south of Sechelt right
on the highway.
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