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Travel & Directions – Getting Here
Plan your trip to the Self Realization Sevalight Centre
The Sunshine Coast of BC is a 180 kilometre stretch of shoreline along the Salish Sea, on the Pacific Northwest. Although close to Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast is accessible only by ferry, boat or plane. The area is home to some of the most stunning coastline and secluded beaches, with many hiking and biking trails through beautiful rainforest. This natural beauty, the vibrant art community and the cultural heritage of the local First Nations have made the Sunshine Coast a popular place to visit.
The Self Realization Sevalight Centre is located mid-way between the Earls Cove ferry (to Powell River) and Langdale ferry (to the North Shore & Vancouver)
The drive from the Langdale Ferry terminal up the Sunshine Coast Highway and through the different communities is approximately 45 minutes.
There are a number of ways to get to the Sunshine Coast from the Vancouver International Airport – see below options, or contact us if you need help planning your stay.
Accessible only by air or ferry, the Sunshine Coast feels like an island getaway, although it’s actually a part of the mainland.
BC Ferries has regular scheduled sailings from the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (West Vancouver) to the Langdale Ferry Terminal (Sunshine Coast). The Ferry is 40 minutes in length and public buses await the ferry and travel to Sechelt, and then onto Halfmoon Bay where the Centre is located.
Please note: ferry charges are one way only to the Sunshine Coast, on departure from either Vancouver or Powell River. There is no charge to leave.
Ferry reservations are recommended, although not required. BC Ferries offers reservations on up to 50% of the total deck space of each ferry. If you can not get a reservation, arrive well in advance of the sailing to increase your chances of getting on.
YVR airport to Horseshoe Bay Ferry:
TAXI / CAR RENTAL / UBER
- The quickest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to catch a taxi (aprox 33 km), or you can rent a car from the airport (on-site rentals).
- There are three rideshare companies that are authorized to pickup at Vancouver Airport. They are Uber, Lyft and KABU.
Public transportation (Skytrain / bus)
- You can take public transit from YVR to Horseshoe Bay. Board the Skytrain at YVR Airport Station (Domestic Departures Level 3 – look for the train sign) and ride from YVR to City Center Station in Downtown Vancouver (approximately 35 minutes).
- Get off the Skytrain at City Center Station. Cross West Georgia to catch the West Vancouver Transit bus to West Vancouver in front of the Hudson’s Bay Department Store. Buses from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal (West Vancouver).
- Look for the #257 express bus or #250 slow bus.
- It takes between 90 mintues and 2 hours depending on traffic to get from the Vancouver Airport to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal by bus.
- Watch this video on how to get to the Sunshine Coast from the Vancouver International Airport.
Float Plane
Avoid the ferry althogether and catch a quick floatplane from the YVR airport to Sechelt.
- Harbour Air provides scheduled floatplane service and charters to Sechelt from Vancouver Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour and Nanaimo as well as service to Whistler, Comox and Victoria.
- Sunshine Coast Air provides scheduled floatplane service and charters to Sechelt from Vancouver Harbour, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
- Fly Coastal Air Taxi specializes in flights from Sechelt Airport (YHS) to Victoria, as well as air taxi charter service.
*Please note all float plane companies charge for most baggage due to weight.
Langdale Ferry to the Centre:
By Car
- After unloading at the Landgale Ferry terminal, follow the Sunshine Coast Highway 101 to Sechelt (about 35 minutes).
- Continue along Highway 101 to Halfmoon Bay (15 minutes).
- Once you pass Trout Lake on your right, the road will begin to descend. Before the bottom of the hill, look for the Centres’ blue sandwich board at the junction of Highway 101 and Clarkson Way.
- Turn right onto Clarkson Way and follow the lane to the top end of Armstrong Way.
Public Bus
- From the Langdale Ferry Terminal, BC Transit provides local bus service for foot passengers between the Langdale ferry terminal and the Sechelt area, with frequent stops along the way. Buses are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with bike racks.
- Individuals travelling to the Centre will need to board the bus from the Langdale Ferry Terminal to Sechelt (#1 Sechelt - Gibsons / Langdale Ferry or #90 Sechelt - Gibsons / Langdale Ferry Express) and disembark at the Trail Bay Mall.
- From here, board the bus bound for Halfmoon Bay (#4 Halfmoon Bay). The stop nearest the Centre is the Halfmoon Bay: North end of Redroofs Road and Hwy 101 stop (this is the last stop on the route before the bus returns to Sechelt).
- Pick-ups can be arranged. At certain times it also may be possible for us to arrange to pick you up in Sechelt; a donation for our time is greatly appreciated.
Private Bus
- The Sunshine Coast Connector offers a daily bus between Langdale Ferry and Powell River (on the upper Sunshine Coast).
- For the Centre: please request to get off at Highway 101 & Redroofs
Rd north end, in Halfmoon Bay.
From the Langdale ferry terminal, take a scenic coastal drive through the towns of Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Sechelt, up to Halfmoon Bay.
Distance from the Centre:
Gibsons / Langdale
42 MIN
Roberts Creek
27 MIN
Sechelt
14 MIN
Madeira Park
17 MIN
Egmont
47 MIN