03/21/2026
🌷 Things to Do for Spring Break 2026 on Sunshine Coast BC Canada 🇨🇦 Camps, Wildlife, and Outdoor Exploration. 👟 Hike. 🐣 Explore. 🛶 Discover. 🌸 From foodie farm camps to whale tours, waterfall hikes to Easter family fun — March is bursting with coastal adventures for all ages. ✨ Tag your crew & start planning!
Spring Break on the Sunshine Coast offers a mix of structured family programs and relaxed, self‑guided adventures throughout March. Whether you’re looking for organized camps for kids or scenic outdoor activities you can enjoy at your own pace, the region is full of options.
🌼 Family Camps & Kids’ Programs
Families wanting scheduled activities or youth‑focused programs will find several choices this year:
Heart & Sol Coastal Farm — Sechelt
The farm is hosting its Spring Break Foodie Farm Camp from March 23–27, 2026, designed for children ages 6–12. Participants help care for animals, prepare the garden for spring, and take part in daily cooking sessions led by a professional chef.
Fireside Adventures — Gibsons
Fireside Adventures is offering a five‑day outdoor leadership and camping experience for Spring Break 2026. This “teen surf‑camp road trip” travels through Parksville, Tofino, and Ucluelet, blending wilderness skills with leadership development.
YMCA Camp Elphinstone — Gibsons
Located near the Langdale ferry terminal, Camp Elphinstone operates year‑round on 144 acres of oceanfront forest. Spring Break visitors can enjoy classic camp activities including high ropes, climbing walls, and forest trails.
Camp Fircom — Gambier Island
Just after March Break, Camp Fircom will host its Easter Family Camp beginning April 3, 2026. It remains a popular spring getaway for families looking to enjoy island life and outdoor activities.
🐳 Marine & Nature Adventures
Spring is an ideal time to experience the coast’s wildlife, waterways, and cultural stories:
Sunshine Coast Air & Talaysay Tours
Together they offer a Land, Sea & Air Audio Tour created especially for Spring Break. The experience includes a 50‑minute scenic flight paired with stories and history from the shíshálh Nation.
Tidepools Aquarium — Gibsons
Formerly the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, Tidepools is a collect‑and‑release aquarium perfect for curious families and a great option for rainy days.
Metta Eco Experiences — Egmont
Metta offers custom four‑hour boat tours featuring beach stops, picnics, and wildlife “photo safaris.” The tours are family‑friendly, and young children often join at no cost.
Sunshine Coast Tours — Egmont
Informed commentary on our marine sightseeing tours tells the local story. While our expertise is marine operation our focus is the the Inlets; the geography, history and activities. We'll tell you why people are here and what they do.
Farm Ventures — Roberts Creek
Families can book 1.25‑hour farm tours to meet and feed more than 20 different types of animals — always a favourite with younger kids.
🌲 Hiking & Self‑Guided Outdoor Fun
Spring is one of the best times to explore the Sunshine Coast’s lower‑elevation trails before summer visitors arrive:
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park (Egmont)
A gentle forest walk leading to world‑famous tidal rapids.
Cliff Gilker Park (Roberts Creek)
Easy forest loops with several waterfalls, suitable for all ages.
Soames Hill (Gibsons)
A short but steep climb with stairs leading to sweeping coastal views.
Smuggler Cove Provincial Park (Halfmoon Bay)
Boardwalks, wetlands, and a scenic protected cove.
Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden (Sechelt)
Early blooms like crocuses and daffodils make this a colourful spring outing, with shaded paths perfect for kids to explore.
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