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Sunshine Coast Highway, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
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Sunshine Coast Highway

Gibsons Way · Gibsons → Earls Cove

Sweeping46 mi1 hr 20 min4,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast runs from Gibsons through Roberts Creek, Davis Bay and Sechelt, then north past Halfmoon Bay and the inlets of Pender Harbour to the Earls Cove ferry. Through Sechelt it is a four-lane main street; beyond, traffic thins and the road curves past granite outcrops, lakes and rainforest.

It is described as a curvy two-lane road with few passing opportunities. The 46.3 miles take about 1 hr 20 min. The drive ends before the Earls Cove terminal, where a ferry crosses Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay. The Sunshine Coast is reached by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay.

Along the way

  1. Gibsons
  2. Davis Bay
  3. Madeira Park
  4. Earls Cove
Elevation
4,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
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Good to know

  • Passing chances are few north of Sechelt.
  • Gibsons has several traffic signals and narrow streets.
  • Sechelt is a four-lane main street; the road beyond is quieter.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveBC.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 101 from Gibsons to Earls Cove take?

Highway 101 from Gibsons to Earls Cove is 46.3 miles and takes about 1 hr 20 min.

How do I get to the Sunshine Coast Highway?

The Sunshine Coast is reached by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay, and no road links it to the rest of the mainland.

Does Highway 101 end at a ferry?

The drive ends just before the Earls Cove terminal, where a ferry crosses Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay.

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Map of Sunshine Coast Highway, from Gibsons to Earls Cove