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Overview:
Earls Cove is located on the Sunshine Coast
region of British Columbia, and, not counting
the time spent at the ferry terminal at
Horseshoe Bay, is within a two hour drive from
Vancouver. A spectacular end to the southern
Sunshine Coast, Earls Cove is the BC Ferry
landing for Saltery Bay and the northern
Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine
Coast lives up to its name- generally winters
are mild and wet, and the summers drier than
many other coastal areas. Temperatures
can ranges from 4 degrees Celsius to 17 degrees
Celsius. Average rainfall is about 240mm; with
the average snowfall is about 57 cm. This
temperate climate has made this a popular area
for retirees and vacationers looking for outdoor
recreational opportunities of all sorts.
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Earls Cove is accessed by ferry
terminal and paved road. From the Lower
Mainland, BC Ferries provides service from
Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. From Langdale,
Highway 101 runs to the end of the Sunshine
Coast at Lund. The trip by ferry from Earls Cove
to Saltery Bay takes about 50 minutes. The
distance from Vancouver to Earls Cove is 136
kilometers.
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History:
Earls
Cove is named after an early pioneer of the
area, Mr. Earl. The ferry trip across Jervis
Bay provides passengers with scenery little
changed from when Captain George Vancouver
explored the area in 1792.
Nearby Attractions:
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BC Ferries to the Sunshine Coast |
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Ruby Lake Lagoon is home to over 80 species
of birds, as well as other animals. Wildlife
watchers can observe Wood Duck, painted
turtles, beavers, otters, elk, deer and
bears.
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The northern terminus of the Suncoaster
Trail, a 33 km trail popular with hikers and
bikers, is at Klein Lake, just east of Earls
Cove. NIHO strongly recommends before
attempting any hike in this region you first
purchase a hiking guide from a local
bookstore.
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There are several Provincial Parks
in the area, including Musket Island Marine
Park. Ambrose Lake Ecological Reserve
preserves a small coastal lake, adjacent
bogland, and surrounding forest, and is open
to the public for non-destructive pursuits
like hiking, nature observation and
photography.
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For More Information:
General Information on
Earls Cove
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