Visit Bc's Fabulous Gibsons Landing - Home Of The Beachcombers

By Author: Tracey Jacquot
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Gibsons Landing located on the Sunshine Coast of BC is just a charming village

It was the home for filming the Beachcombers TV series. The Beachcombers was the longest running TV series in Canada and filmed for over 19 years. The reruns can still be seen around the world today. The series itself put Gibsons Landing on the map and most Canadians feel as though they know this comfortable little village.

It was also the filming grounds for Stephen Kings "Needful Things" and the home that was used in that filmed was recently transformed into a beautiful bed and breakfast. There are no major hotels in the area, so most visitors stay in the plentiful Bed & Breakfasts in the area. To find Bed and Breakfasts in Gibsons and check out their availability vist http://www.sunshinecoast-bc.com/gibsonsbedandbreakfasts.html. You will find quite an assortment to choose from.

The climate in Gibsons Landing is mild, and enjoys less rain than Vancouver BC. It is protected by the mountainous regions of Vancouver Island and hence the name "Sunshine Coast". All of the villages are rich in history; museums are plenty ...
... to dig up some historical information on each of the areas.

You can even stop in for a bit to eat at the famous Molly's Reach Diner that was an anchor on the Beachcombers show. It over looks the picturesque marina and wharf and is spectacular any season of the year.

Just a 45 minute ferry ride from Vancouver BC, Gibsons Landing makes a nice day trip if that is all the time you can afford in your travel itinerary.

The economy here is diverse and you will be amazed at the different types of businesses that you can find. A local directory of Gibsons Businesses is available to help you plan your trip at http://www.sunshinecoast-bc.com/gibsonsservicedirectory.html. The directory has an amazing number of local business contacts for the Gibsons area.

Well worth the visit, the scenery is spectacular surrounded by ocean and mountains. There are more artists in Gibsons per capita than any other region in BC .

So what are you waiting for? Plan to visit Gibsons Landing the next time you are in Vancouver BC.