Welcome to Grant's Bed & Breakfast

Wij spreken ook Nederlands: klik op Welkom en Kamers

Call us at 1-877-886-3975

Grant's Bed & Breakfast is a spacious (800 sq ft) suite which comfortably accommodates four to six people. Ideal for families or two couples travelling together. And we love well-behaved pets.

The suite features two Queen beds in two different rooms, plus a sofabed (double).
Click here for photo's and a more detailed description of the rooms and amenities.

Relax in the jacuzzi-style tub, or spend sunny hours in your own, private, south facing garden. There's a barbecue and the patio has comfortable furniture. Lounge in the muskoka chairs near the pond, or in the hammock underneath the cherry tree. There is even a peekaboo view of the ocean.
In season, your children will love picking blueberries from the abundant bushes at the back of the garden.

For those who want to combine pleasure with business, the suite has a fully equipped office area. If you prefer to bring your own computer, there is cable and wireless for it, too. 

Your suite has its own entrance and convenient, off-street parking.

We are within walking distance of Gibsons Landing, Upper Gibsons and lovely Armours Beach. 

You'll enjoy your stay with us!

Click here for ferry information.
Click here for maps of Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast.

Click here for REVIEWS 

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                                      We are wheelchair-friendly

                                 We have a minimum two-night stay

Well, for starters, the United Nations think Gibsons is the best place in the world to live (- or stay, of course).

In October, 2009, Gibsons received the GOLD award as the Most Liveable Community in the World for communities under 20,000 at the United Nations recognized International Awards for Liveable Communities in Pilsen, Czech Republic. 

Grant's Bed & Breakfast happens to be in Gibsons. Come and see what this is all about. . . 

But it's not just Gibsons. The whole Sunshine Coast is beautiful. In June 2008, the New York Times named the Sunshine Coast one of the 31 Best Places to Visit.  

And in november, 2009, the Wall Street Journal recommended the Sunshine Coast as a great destination.  In all, over 60 travel writers have raved about the Sunshine Coast in the past two years alone.

We already knew Gibsons was a nice place from The Beachcombers. Molly’s Reach and the pier are still there, and the Persephone has found a home in the heart of Gibsons Landing.

But why are Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast among the best places in the world?  

The Coast is just 1.5 hours from downtown Vancouver, but can only be reached by ferry or air. It makes for a different world. The 40 minute ferry ride through Howe Sound is like a mini cruise. The pace of life slows, relaxation sets in.

Upon arrival, mountains and forests with hundreds of kilometers of trails await the visitor, together with beautiful beaches, lakes, stunning ocean views and the Skookumchuk Narrows , the second largest salt water rapids in North America. The Pender Harbour area is known as the Venice of the North.

The Sunshine Coast has long been a well-kept secret. But in the Summer of 2008,  the New York Times not only named the Coast one of the 31 Best Places to Visit, but also published Basking in the Sunshine Coast, a glowing article about great adventures to be experienced on the Coast. 

Despite the publicity, the Sunshine Coast has retained its charm. So much to see, do and enjoy, and no crowds. At many of the lakes, you may be the only visitor. The sounds of birds and the gentle crashing of the waves are everywhere.

Local people are friendly and relaxed. Browse around in antique shops and quaint little stores with collectibles, or dine in waterfront restaurants, bistro-style cafes and other picturesque local eateries for a variety of flavors and budgets.

Outdoors

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Sunshine Coast is a great place to visit. Hiking, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, golf, fresh and saltwater fishing, beachcombing, swimming, wakeboarding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

The mountain biking is world renowned and the cold water diving near Saltery Bay, Porpoise Bay, and Halfmoon Bay on the Georgia Strait is among the best in the world.  

A boat trip to Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls is unforgettable.

Culture

The Sunshine Coast has a vibrant cultural life. Every year, there are a number of festivals on the Coast, like the renowned Festival of  the Written Arts in Sechelt, the Fibre Arts Festival in Gibsons and the Gibsons Jazz Fest. 

A complete list of Summer festivals and events can be found here.

The Coast Cultural Alliance has information about literally hundreds of artists, events and gallery exhibits on the Sunshine Coast. Many artists will welcome you in their studios.

Music lovers will be happy on the Sunshine Coast, too. On weekends, there is always something going on. The Coast boasts many musicians, with styles ranging from jazz to rhythm ‘n blues to eclectic, to classical. 

Climate

How sunny is the Sunshine Coast? Well, it lies nicely sheltered behind Vancouver Island, so the climate is mild. In fact, the Sunshine Coast is the second warmest region in Canada. A section of Roberts Creek on the Lower Coast is even officially designated as subtropical. With an annual total of between 1,400 to 2,400 hours of sunshine – that’s an average of four to six hours a day, depending on where the measurements are taken – bright days outnumber gloomy ones by a wide margin. At higher elevations, there is snow in winter for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sledding amidst spectacular scenery.

Scenic Ferry Rides

There are actually two Sunshine Coasts: the Lower and the Upper. To reach the Upper Sunshine Coast, one needs to drive 77 kilometers along the Sunshine Coast Highway to Earl’s Cove, where a ferry leaves for the Upper Sunshine Coast. A relaxing 50-minute trip among breathtaking scenery.

The Upper Sunshine Coast, with Powell River, is an area with pristine beauty and a vibrant cultural life.

For those who enjoy scenic ferry trips, there is the Circle Tour: a ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver takes you to the Lower Sunshine Coast, then a drive and another ferry trip to the Upper Sunshine Coast. In Powell River you board another ferry to Comox on Vancouver Island. The fourth ferry ride is either from Victoria (Schwartz Bay) in the South of Vancouver Island to Tsawassen, just South of Vancouver, or alternatively, from Departure Bay in Nanaimo, back to Horseshoe Bay.

A special Circle Tour ticket from BC Ferries can provide savings of up to 30 per cent.

For more details about how to get to the Sunshine Coast, visit the maps section of Bigpacific. 

Come and see if the United Nations are right. Take a trip to the Sunshine Coast, just minutes away from the busy Lower Mainland, and enjoy our hospitality!

A number of photos in the Sunshine Coast Album on this site are by Jack Stein.

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