Thinking about becoming local?
Moving to the Sunshine Coast is about more than finding a home. Discover the communities, schools, everyday essentials and local lifestyle that make this place home.
Find more than a place to live.
Life on the Sunshine Coast has its own rhythm. Smaller communities, ocean and forest are never far away, and the places you shop, eat, explore and spend your time quickly become part of everyday life.
Becoming Local is here to help answer the practical questions too: where to live, where kids go to school, how to get around, where to shop and what you should know before making the move.
Where feels like home?
Each Sunshine Coast community has its own personality. Explore a few of the places you might consider calling home.
Gibsons
A coastal town with shops, restaurants, schools, marinas and convenient access to the Langdale ferry.
Bonniebrook
A quieter residential area west of Gibsons with beaches, trails, sunsets and easy access to Ocean Beach Esplanade.
Roberts Creek
Creative, community-minded and surrounded by forest and coastline.
Sechelt
A central hub for shopping, services, healthcare, schools, restaurants and recreation.
Halfmoon Bay
More space, more nature and a quieter Sunshine Coast pace.
Explore the Coast
From neighbourhoods close to the ferry to more rural coastal communities, there’s a lot to discover.
1533 Grandview Road
Bonniebrook, Gibsons
An approximately half-acre residential lot with a cleared building site and water, electrical and gas available at the property line.
Set in Bonniebrook near Camp Road, local trails and Ocean Beach Esplanade, the property offers natural privacy, a filtered ocean view and quick access to some of the Coast’s memorable sunsets.
R2 zoning provides flexibility, including duplex potential. Buyers should confirm their intended plans with the appropriate local authorities.
Growing up on the Coast.
Schools
Explore elementary, secondary, independent and alternative education options throughout the Sunshine Coast.
Getting There
Learn about school transportation, neighbourhoods and the practical side of the school day.
After School
Recreation, sports, arts, outdoor programs and community activities for kids and families.
What do you need to live here?
Moving somewhere new gets easier once you know where to find the everyday things.
Groceries & Shopping
Everyday shopping, markets and local businesses.
Healthcare
Clinics, pharmacies, dentists and healthcare resources.
Getting Around
Ferries, transit, driving, cycling and getting to Vancouver.
Internet & Utilities
Connectivity and household services.
Home Services
Builders, trades, landscaping, repairs and local professionals.
Pets
Veterinarians, pet supplies, trails and dog-friendly places.
Can you live here and still work in Vancouver?
For many locals, work is some combination of local employment, remote work, entrepreneurship and trips into Vancouver. Becoming Local will help you understand ferry commuting, working from home and the realities of building a working life on the Coast.
The things that make this place feel like home.
It’s the everyday things that often make the difference — a walk by the ocean after dinner, knowing your local shop owner, getting outside after work or finding your favourite Saturday morning coffee.
Could you see yourself living here?
Whether you’re actively looking for a home or simply wondering what Sunshine Coast life might look like, start discovering the communities, businesses and places locals rely on every day.