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.
How do I purchase tickets? (2011 info)
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 25, 2011, by telephone only (1-800-565-9631 or 604-885-9631). On May 26 and thereafter, tickets can be purchased both by phone and in person at the Festival Office (9am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri) 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.
How do I get to Sechelt?
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).
Maps
- Click here for area map (map courtesy of Roger Handling / Terra Firma Digital Arts).
- Finding the Festival: see map of Sechelt and map of Rockwood Centre.
Places to stay
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
Can I bring my family & friends?
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.
Weather & what to wear
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.
Accessibility
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.
Smoking
Please note that smoking is not permitted in or near the venues.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the festival site with the exception of guide dogs.
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.
Audio / Visual and other electronic equipment
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.
Where can I buy official Festival merchandise?
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.
How else can I help the Festival?
The possibilities are almost endless, and we appreciate your interest. See our Acknowledgements page for information.
Handy links
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- Sunshine Coast Tourism www.sunshinecoastcanada.com/
- Official site of Tourism British Columbia www.hellobc.com/
- BC Ferries www.bcferries.com/
- Sunshine Coast Transit information - www.transitbc.com/regions/sun/
- British Columbia Provincial Parks www.elp.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/
- Road reports www.gov.bc.ca/th/
- Big Pacific - information portal for the Sunshine Coast www.bigpacific.com
- Coast Cultural Alliance - non-profit organization promoting Sunshine Coast arts and culture www.suncoastarts.com/
- Sechelt Visitor Info and Volunteer Centre www.secheltvisitorcentre.com
- Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce www.secheltchamber.bc.ca
- District of Sechelt official website - accessed via a community partners' portal, www.sechelt.org
- Sunshine Coast Regional District official website - local government information and more www.scrd.bc.ca
- Sunshine Coast B&B, Cottage Owners Association: www.bbsunshinecoast.com
- Sunshine Coast BC Online: 1-888-517-WEST or www.bigpacific.com
- Coastal Scenes: www.coastalscenes.ca
- Arts Hotline: 604-885-2ART
- Coast Reporter newspaper: www.coastreporter.net
- Simon Fraser University Summer Publishing Workshops, "Symposium on the Novel" www.sfu.ca/pubworks
Important Info—The Fine Print
- 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.
