Your hosts are happy to plan a 3-5 day stay including visits to nearby beaches, parks and cultural events.
LOCAL BEACH TOUR
Enjoy beach combing, swimming, enjoying sunshine and sea birds. We leave from the B @ B at 11:30 and explore up to three beaches depending on your wishes.
Approximately 3 hours - $39.00 per person
SOAMES HILL
We leave from the B @ B at 11:30. A short but steep hike leads to an awesome view of Georgia Strait, crossing ferries, surrounding islands, Arbutus trees and on a clear day we can see Vancouver Island. (weather permitting) Picnic lunch provided at the summit. Bring a camera and good hiking shoes (runners are fine.)
2 - 3 hours $45.00 per person
SMUGGLERS COVE HIKE
The drive to the trail start is about one hour from the Cedar Rose. It is a lovely hike that includes both coastal views and lush rainforest. There are at least two places to swim for those who don't need a sandy entry. The trail ends at a bay opening into the Strait of Georgia. This is a wonderful location to watch the tugboats, sailboats and enjoy the local marine life. Seals are often seen popping out of the water, disappearing than reappearing next to a different rock. The hike is considered easy with a few hand built stairs, some loose gravel, and a few slightly uphill portions. Time includes travel, lunch stop (bring picnic lunch), and hiking.
4 hours $79.00 per person
CLIFF GILKER PARK HIKE
Cliff Gilker Park is a lovely easy hike in the rainforest only 20 minutes from the Cedar Rose. Cascading waterfalls, and rushing creeks with crystal clear water can be seen and are more dramatic during early spring and autumn. This hike is lovely any time of year. There are several benches perched high above the creek and little falls, so it is a meditative relaxing wander. Your host would be delighted to show you this area.
2 hours $39.00 per person
FIBER ART WORKSHOP
Make your own hand printed T-shirt with images of the Rainforest. We will take a walk in the rainforest to collect the ferns and plants then press them flat before mixing our colours. Your host and fiber artist will show you how to apply the colours and place the foliage on the fabric so you create a memorable wearable art T-shirt. We provide all the materials including one shirt. If you wish to make another one or two as gifts we usually have several sizes available.
Approximately 3 hours - $89.00 per person including supplies, $23.00 per extra T-shirt
KLEIN LAKE
For those who love swimming and hiking we offer a trip to Klein Lake (a one hour drive) where we begin a 2 hour hike from Klein Lake to Ruby Lake and back. The views are spectacular and it is possible to swim in both of these crystal clear lakes. Weather permitting. Bring a camera, sandwich, bathing suit, towel and good hiking shoes, some uphill.
5 hours - $89.00 per person
NEW ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Your host is a qualified ESL teacher and has traveled the world teaching English in China, Thailand, Mexico and Indonesia. We welcome visitors who would like English classes. Our approach to language learning is innovative, interactive and can include outings.
$24.00 per hour. ($42.00 for two students same hour)
VISIT ARTIST'S STUDIO
When possible, a visit to an artist’s studio in the woods is offered. This is a chance to see the unique and innovative work done by coastal artists.
THE CULINARY ARTS
Learn how to make chocolate éclairs from scratch, or delicious vegetarian gruyere pie, home made bread with nutritious ingredients, mouth watering cheesecake and many other specialties. Ivan, your host, is also a talented chef. Lessons include ingredients, and the results are to be enjoyed with tea while sitting on the deck with our spectacular view.
2+ hours - $39.00 per person, ingredients included
KAYAK LESSONS/KAYAK RENTALS
Kayak lessons and rentals can be arranged in Lower Gibsons. If you are interested it is important to book ahead.
POLICIES
Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to participate in any of the activities above. We will need a 30% deposit for the activities, the rest will be paid in full at the onset. We will return your deposit if weather interferes with a specific plan
Glorious view of the North Shore Mountains in early winter, the coast is a place where you will want your camera.
Coastal walks are just minutes away. The colours of intertidal life, inspirational. Your hosts are happy to plan a 3-5 day stay including visits to nearby beaches, parks, or cultural events.
A giant jellyfish, coastal walks are full of surprises
Enjoy nature as you explore Gibsons and surrounding areas
A rare siting of a Turtle sitting on log, hike to Smuggler's Cove
Making a Tshirt
Your host is also a fiber artist and can offer you a workshop where you make handprinted shirts from ferns from our local rainfores
Hike Cliff Gilker Park, the waterfalls are spectacular in early spring and autumn
Visit to an artist's studio, tea and a chance to see how a dedicated artist lives in the woods, he is always happy to speak about his creations - eclectic and prolific
Halfway to Smuggler's Cove, an historic hike.