The naming of “The Sunshine Coast” originated with a pioneer family: the Roberts of Roberts Creek. In 1914, Harry Roberts painted “The Sunshine Belt” name on the side of the freight house on the first wharf built in Roberts Creek, and the name was apparently used to promote Roberts Creek as a summer resort destination.

What is considered the Sunshine Coast?

Geography. The Sunshine Coast is a subregion of the mainland coast of British Columbia. The major islands of the Sunshine Coast include Anvil Island, Gambier Island, Goat Island, Hernando Island, Keats Island, Savary Island, and most of the Northern Gulf Islands.

When was the Sunshine Coast named?

1960 The name Sunshine Coast gained local standing in 1960 when the Nambour Chamber of Commerce agreed with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland that Sunshine Coast better represented the area than the usual formulation Near North Coast.

How much sun does the Sunshine Coast get?

Each place has three measures of sunshine. The number for % Sun is the usual percentage of daylight hours with bright sunshine .Southwest BC Mainland.% Sun38PlacePowell RiverHours1824Days2813 more columns