Experience Providers

Formally, Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, TidePools is a unique collect-and-release aquarium located inside Gibsons Public Market in the seaside town of Gibsons, BC. TidePools houses 30 exhibits displaying natural habitats and local marine fish and invertebrates from the waters of the Howe Sound. This includes interactive touch tanks and scavenger hunts! The animals are collected by our team of professional SCUBA divers. The animals are then housed in the Centre for 6-18 months, depending on the species, and released back to the ocean with help from the entire community. Displays are always changing, allowing the diversity of the marine life we have in the Howe Sound to shine. We host formal education programs with schools, run summer camps and bring in experts to deliver engaging presentations on ocean topics. Come visit us soon!

We offer the best selection of specialty outdoor gear on the Sunshine Coast, plus rental gear, guided tours and lessons for kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, snowshoeing, camping, hiking, and cross country skiing. In store we offer a great selection from brands like Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Smartwool, MSR, Thermarest, Black Diamond, Crocs, Rossignol, Nalgene, Deuter and many more. Our staff are avid outdoor enthusiasts, certified wilderness guides, and educators who offer a wealth of local knowledge to get you the right gear for your adventures. Whether you’re shopping in store or coming on a guided tour, we strive to make your experience top notch. In summer- we’ll take you paddling anywhere from Gibsons to Pender Harbour, with Sechelt Inlet and Thormanby Island inbetween! In winter we are your Dakota Ridge specialists, offering regular road and trail condition reports, 4×4 winter transportation, and of course rental equipment, tours, and a variety lessons suited to your abilities.

BC Fishing Charters – Sunshine Coast BC, and is located in Gibsons Landing Harbour. Fishing is a year round sport and the best time to fish is anytime in and around Howe Sound and the Georgia Strait. Our salmon fishing seasons offer Chinook (king) year round, with Sockeye, Pink, Coho and Chum from id April to mid November. Our boat is fully equipped with quality gear, down riggers, tackle and bait. Join us for a fishing adventure of a lifetime.

Tapworks Brewing Company is a microbrewery on the Sunshine Coast that aims to be a reflection of the community in the beer we serve and the company we keep. We inspire a social connection through our passion for fun, accessible beers that embrace our coastal lifestyle.

Small quiet tour boat cruising Howe Sound for taxi services and eco-tours.