Spa Bliss at Painted Boat
The year may begin with plans and resolutions, but true renewal comes from slowing down. Massage, body treatments, and quiet time restore energy and create grounded calm for the months ahead.
Music in the Harbour
The Pender Harbour Music Society has helped shape the musical heartbeat of the Sunshine Coast, bringing exceptional artists to the stage and creating a welcoming home for local musicians.
A Taste of Manila
A visit to DL Cuisina is more than just a meal. It’s an invitation to experience a taste of Manila, right in Sechelt — and a chance to support a young entrepreneurial couple.
Travel Snapshots
Viewfinder is a favourite section of ZOOM Magazine, where locals share snapshots from their travels and adventures across Canada to journeys abroad.
Beyond the Holidays
The holiday season might be over, but any time is good for gathering with friends, colleagues, and family to share in the blessings of time spent together.
Richard Liu
Vivid colour against drab, smooth against rough, cute alongside fearsome, motion against stillness. Richard Liu's work gently invites the viewer to see the beauty in both.
Cheryl Wheeler
Cheryl Wheeler’s paintings are about connection – to the ocean, to the land, and to the quiet moments that often pass unnoticed.
A Taste of the Coast
At Ocean Club Bistro, dishes are light, flavourful, fresh, and inspired by the ocean breeze just steps away. It’s coastal dining at its best—like sunshine on a plate.
Three Stone Soup Fibre Studio
This soulful haven of creativity is the vision of fibre artist Wendy Drummond, whose work weaves together natural fibres, slow fashion values, and the timeless magic of hand-stitched storytelling.
To Market We Go
On the Sunshine Coast, you’ll find a summer market in every major Coast community, from Gibsons to Texada Island.