Located at the edge of the sea, you'll find plenty to do in
Sechelt. There are many cafes and restaurants, gift shops and services. We look forward to sharing three and a half days with you in
August.
Ticketing Policy
- No tickets will be sold or reserved prior to the first day of
ticket sales.
- No form of payment will be accepted prior to the first day of
ticket sales.
Tickets go on sale at 8 am on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, by telephone only
(1-800-565-9631 or 604-885-9631). On May 27 and thereafter, tickets
can be purchased both by phone and in person at the Festival Office (9am
to 5pm) at 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt.
Method of Payment
By telephone: Visa or MasterCard
In person: Cash, Cheque, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, or Debit Card
Click here for event
information which includes dates and prices.
Please read Important Info – The Fine
Print, and other Guest Information below.
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Passengers and vehicles sail aboard BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay, in West
Vancouver, to Langdale, approximately 15 miles (24 km) from Sechelt.
Follow Highway 101 to Sechelt. Public transit and taxi are available
between Langdale and Sechelt, and it’s a popular bike route, too.
If you’re travelling from central and northern
Vancouver Island, or Powell River, travel with BC Ferries from Saltery Bay
to Earls Cove. Then follow Highway 101 to Sechelt, a scenic drive that
takes approximately one hour.
- Ferry information including maps: www.bcferries.com
or telephone 1-888-223-3779 or (604) 886-2242.
- Visitor information: Sechelt Visitor Info and Volunteer
Centre, telephone 1-877-885-1036 (toll free) or 604-885-1036, website www.secheltvisitorcentre.com
- Sunshine Coast Transit information: telephone
(604) 885-3234 or www.transitbc.com/regions/sun/
- Malaspina Coach Lines (daily motorcoach
service between Vancouver International Airport, downtown Vancouver,
and the Sunshine Coast): telephone (604) 885-2217 or (604) 885-2218.
- For information about air transportation to
Sechelt, please contact the Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce
(see above).
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Sechelt and surrounding areas offer a wide variety of places to stay, from
small motels to renowned resorts, bed and breakfasts and forested campsites.
This is a partial list of accommodations in the area and does not constitute an endorsement or
recommendation. Please note that most listings are not within walking
distance of Rockwood Centre, the main Festival venue, so be sure to ask
when you make your inquiry.
RVs
There are several places to set-up camp in your tent or RV:
- Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and Roberts Creek
Provincial Park 1-800-689-9025 or (604) 898-3678
- Wilson Creek Campground, telephone (604) 885-5937
Accommodation
- B&Bs:
For information about local B&B’s, visit the Sunshine Coast
Bed and Breakfast and Cottage Owners Association website, www.bbsunshinecoast.com
- Bella Beach
Inn, telephone (604) 885-7191
- Blue Sky Motel, telephone (604) 885-9987
- Driftwood
Inn, telephone (604) 885-5811
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Absolutely. For those who do not wish to attend Festival events, there are
lots of activities in our region to keep them busy: sightseeing, beaching,
hiking, mountain biking, golfing, boating, and more.
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Summer days in Sechelt are usually sunny with a refreshing breeze off the
ocean. But sometimes, dare we say, it rains. Your best bet is to bring
casual, layer-able clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please note
that the Festival Pavilion is not heated.
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Parking for patrons with disabilities is limited and available on a
first come first served basis in both the upper parking lot and on
Shorncliffe Avenue. Reserved seating in the Pavilion can be arranged by
calling us in advance.
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Please note that smoking is not permitted in or near the venues.
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Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the festival site with the exception of guide
dogs.
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Green Initiatives
Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable coffee cups
and water bottles. Potable water is available but the Festival no longer
sells water in plastic bottles.
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Taping and recording any event is strictly prohibited. Flash cameras and
video recorders are not permitted in the Pavilion. Please, no cellular
phones, beepers, etc. during events.
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Take the Festival atmosphere home with you to enjoy all year long! You’ll
be helping to support the Festival, too. Look for our custom-designed
garments and accessories during the Festival, or pre-order when you purchase your tickets.
Quantities are limited, so order early and don’t be disappointed!
More information on Merchandise page.
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The possibilities are almost endless, and we appreciate your interest. See
our Acknowledgements page for information.
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- All information is subject to change without notice.
- Space is available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Seating is not reserved.
- A minimum number of participants is required to
operate each event. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an event
at any time, in which case, your money would be refunded.
- In the event of cancellation, the Festival shall have
no liability beyond the refund of monies paid to the Festival by the
purchaser, which shall constitute a full settlement.
- All amounts are shown in Canadian dollars, per
person, and include applicable taxes. US dollar amounts are
approximate. Use the XE.com Personal
Currency Assistant for real-time exchange rates.
- REFUNDS There are no refunds unless an event is cancelled.
- LOST OR STOLEN TICKETS Sorry, lost or stolen tickets are the
responsibility of the purchaser and cannot be replaced.
- EXCHANGES A handling fee of $5.00 per ticket is charged for
exchanges. No cash refund for price differential.
- The Festival acts only as an agent for services offered.
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