Visit Our Wildlife in
   Sechelt -
   Southern Sunshine Coast

General Information Sechelt is reached by only a short ferry ride from West Vancouver, and is located in the southern half of the Sunshine Coast. There are many natural areas, parks, forests and ocean beaches to explore. These sites are the year-round or seasonal home of wildlife and fish populations. In this brochure you will find information on just 8 areas where you may visit our wildlife. These areas are recognized by British Columbia Wildlife Watch, the provincial wildlife viewing program, as sites offering good viewing and educational opportunities. Tourism Information home page - Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce home page - Sunshine Coast Tourism Information Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce Box 360, Sechelt, B.C. Canada V0N 3A0 phone: (604) 885-0662 or (877) 633-2963 e-mail Wildlife Are Everywhere While opportunities to observe or to learn about wildlife and fish populations are highlighted at 8 sites, remember, wildlife are everywhere. Visit these sites to develop your observation skills. Once you do, you will see, hear and find evidence of creatures everywhere you go. When visiting these areas please remember that you are visiting wild creatures in their home. Leave their homes clean, and keep your pets under control on a leash at all times. Some animals are only present for short periods of time, so it is best to plan your visit when they are at home. Marine Environments Salt water habitats provide excellent opportunities to view birds and sea mammals. Seals and diving waterbirds are commonly viewed from shore. Small rock islands and open water areas are also visited by sea-lions and by bird species such as guillemots, cormorants and murrelets.