ZOOM | Spring 2017

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issue 31 | spring 2017 | langdale to lund | www.zoomsunshinecoast.com

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issue 31 | spring 2017 

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COVER IMAGE BY GREG EYMUNDSON

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life unfolds 

photo: MA Waterways 

After the wintriest winter in a long time, some 

of us are feeling a little off balance. Here on the 

West Coast our homes and our bodies are set up 

for more temperate conditions and an outdoor 

lifestyle. This recent long spell of heavy coats and 

indoor activities can leave us uninspired and low 

in energy. 

photo:HelWin Goetzinger 

For the Love of Vienna 

Glory in the Grand City 

October 2 - 11, 2017 

Early Music on the Elbe 

Prague - Dresden - Leipzig - Berlin 

may 19 - June 2, 2018 

The Divine Danube 

Passau - Vienna - Budapest 

October 15 - 29, 2018 

photo: MA Waterways 

But we’ve all heard the geese flying overhead, 

the drumming of the woodpeckers, and slowly 

the warblers are returning. Nature isn’t fooled or 

discouraged by cold winds and grey skies. The air 

smells of warming earth and blossoms. 

I always want to stop time in the earliest spring. 

To capture that pure potential, the impulse 

without form. It’s in the flush of bare branches 

and the stirring of the forest floor before new 

shoots appear. But no: spring is relentless. And 

before we know it, everything is green and 

lively, and our energy reignites. A lot of us feel 

overwhelmed trying to keep up with the frenzy 

of the awakening world. 

The ancient Greeks had two notions of time: 

Chronos, the ineluctable vector that takes us 

from birth to death, and Kairos, the moment to 

seize, the chance to act with expedience. The 

former we run from, the latter we run toward, 

and we’re successful in neither. But still we run. 

Now that spring has undeniably arrived and light 

and sunshine take centre stage, we’d be better to 

do what the ferns are doing right now: emerge and 

expand into each broadening instant. To unfold, 

graciously and with gratitude, and in good time. 

Edmund Arceo 

edmund@zoomsunshinecoast.com 

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through the lens of GREG EYMUNDSON 

Greg Eymundson came to the Sunshine Coast for a 

relaxing retreat from his busy professional life. That 

didn’t last long. He looked around and saw a large 

and growing need for his field of expertise: highend, 

professional visual marketing services. He 

also saw a place of extraordinary natural beauty, 

a place he’d love to call home. Eymundson has 

been in the business for more than thirty years, 

on the leading edge of a field that has seen many 

technological changes and evolutions. Starting out 

as a photographer, he developed and expanded 

his interest and expertise as he realized the 

possibilities for the industry’s scope and direction. 

His company, Insight-Photography, is now a full 

marketing services production company. His work 

has taken him all over the world, from Whistler to 

Milan, and his clients fall into pretty much every 

category under the sun, from fashion to food to 

fine-art prints, product promotion, real estate, 

tourism/travel, lifestyles, weddings, wellness, and 

a great deal more. 

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE 

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GREG EYMUNDSON 

Here on the Coast, Eymundson has been busy creating 

professional visual tours (both ground and aerial) for 

our burgeoning property market, using the most current 

interactive technology. Virtual tours and aerial shots 

aren’t luxury options anymore, and demand has been 

skyrocketing. 

Running a business has never been more complex, as 

Eymundson knows very well. His handle on the diverse and 

expanding terrain of marketing allows clients to focus on 

their business, products, services, and direction. Much of 

this has the benefit of bringing our area of the world into 

focus. Gorgeous sharp stills, awe-inspiring aerial shots, and 

360-degree interactive images—his work highlights what 

this area has to offer. Eymundson is proud of “giving back 

to the entire Coast by helping to promote all of it on the 

world stage, as a recreation, cultural, and potential living 

destination.” 

Asked what he loves about the Sunshine Coast, Eymundson 

rhapsodizes, “The vast expanse of ocean, forest, lakes, 

views, and the overall mystique that feels like we live on an 

island, a very beautiful island.” 

And is he excited about the future here? 

“I see the potential for positive, environmentally minded 

economic growth in the near future, which supports both 

business and cultural diversity within the Sunshine Coast 

corridor.” 

SEE GREG EYMUNDSON’S EXPANSIVE PORTFOLIO AT INSIGHT-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM 

AND LEARN ABOUT HIS VIRTUAL TOURS AT APPLEVRTOURS.COM. 


the poetry of colour 

COLIN RIGHTON 


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When someone has travelled all over Europe, 

Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Papua New 

Guinea, and South America (to name a few 

places), the decision to settle here on the 

Sunshine Coast is, at the very least, informed: 

“I have been on the Coast now for nine years. 

It is a beautiful place and an inspiration. What 

brought me to the Coast was a desire for more 

tranquil surroundings and a smaller community, 

at the same time still having good access to the 

city, its art scene and amenities.” 

As content as he is to hang his hat here, Righton 

still finds that travel is essential to stimulating 

creativity. He goes to Argentina regularly and 

maintains a studio there, calling it a “fascinating 

and energizing environment.” 

This energy is evident in all of Righton’s work. 

Kaleidoscopic colour, movement, and vivacity 

are the first impressions. Many paintings hint at 

(or point boldly to) an underlying vivid rainbow 

upon which form is imposed. This love of colour 

is reminiscent of the Fauves (early twentiethcentury 

artists, mostly from France, such as 

Gauguin and Matisse). Over and over, reflection 

is juxtaposed, balanced, and interspersed with 

exuberance. Movement with stillness. There is a 

hint of melancholy in his more figurative pieces, 

but Righton doesn’t leave the viewer there. 

Scratch the surface and you get: fun! 

Clients all over the world agree. Righton’s 

work has met with widespread appreciation 

through international group exhibits, gallery 

representation, and private sales. This year 

will be busy, starting with a show at the Sechelt 

Art Gallery (May 10–June 4) entitled “A Point 

of View.” For this show he wants to highlight 

how subjective human experience is, noting, 

“. . . whatever one experiences in life depends 

on that particular moment in time, where one is 

standing, and in which direction one is facing.” 

Righton is full of energy and plans (including the 

possibility of holding a workshop this year) and 

invites you to join him “in both his inward and 

outward journeys, through his art.” 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COLIN RIGHTON AND AVAILABILITY OF ARTWORK AND PRINTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.COLINRIGHTON.COM. 



feminine spirits 

ANNA GREEN 

Anna Green’s self-possessed females will make you smile. They are all busy doing their own thing, playing music, smelling the roses, perfecting 

yoga poses, out with the gals. What is striking and common to all these whimsical images is their centrality. The lowered eyelids of each angular, 

girlish figure very effectively contains the energy. They aren’t asking what the viewer thinks. They are not looking to anyone else (and definitely 

not to male figures—there are none of them) for approval. They don’t make eye contact or make an effort to communicate. They are into 

themselves. The import of this takes a while to drop on the viewer, but then we start to feel what a rare and wonderful world these women are 

inhabiting, and just how happy it is. Green explains that being here helps to inspire this theme. “My life here on the Sunshine Coast has infused a 

deeper level of soul, peace, and joy in my work, reflected in my images of mermaids, yogis, nature, and women enjoying time together.” Like so 

many Coasters, Green’s activities and pursuits are consciously well-rounded. In addition to her visual artwork, she also teaches yoga at her home 

studio and enjoys playing and performing music. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANNA GREEN AND HER WORK, VISIT WWW.THEBEACHOUSE.CA. 

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the kube 

noun [th uh kyoob] 

1. A platform (physical and virtual) that 

provides a creative environment and supportive 

management for emerging artists as art 

entrepreneurs. Also see incubator (inkubator). 

Working studio space rentals 

Gallery 

Home decor 

Fair trade goods 

Original art 

Events and art openings 

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DAVID MOLYNEAUX 

TIME & TIDE 


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Molyneaux’s contemplative photography focuses on the rich 

and lively area of the intertidal zone, replete with sea life 

and detritus. This is juxtaposed with the eternal stillness of 

rock. Not quite eternal, though, not quite still. He invites the 

viewer to notice the work of the ages, erosion, cracks, and 

the delightful “found composition” of natural sculpture. 

A longtime resident of Powell River, Molyneaux fondly 

describes it as a “vibrant and caring arts community.” His 

background as a sculptor is evident in his discerning eye 

for form, but he has focused on photography now for many 

years. An early interest in mysticism led to a particular study 

of the arts of Zen Buddhism. 

Time and tide wait for no man. So the saying (very old, 

of uncertain origin) goes. And it is taken to mean that 

human efficacy has its limitations. It also points to the 

relentlessness of these forces and the built-in discomfort 

of the human condition, something for which photographer 

David Molyneaux has a lot of sympathy. 

Time and Tide as an exhibition came together organically 

as Molyneaux reviewed his work over the past fifteen years 

and noticed a pattern, a preoccupation with timelessness 

and stillness. He then consciously sought these qualities 

in the inspiring shorelines of Gabriola and Hornby islands. 

Ebb and flow are key characters in this work, providing 

continual dynamic tension, but the star is that liminal 

moment of relief, of slack or turning tide. 

Molyneaux’s website (davidmolyneaux.com) says it 

succinctly, with lines from T S Eliot’s “The Four Quartets”: 

“At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor 

fleshless; Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there 

the dance is . . .” 

VISIT DAVIDMOLYNEAUX.COM TO SEE MORE IMAGES. ARCHIVAL PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES ON EITHER ACID FREE COTTON PAPERS OR ALUMINUM MOUNTS. 


edecor 

Cottage season is near, bringing with it many décor associations: bright and 

breezy yet durable. Unfussy but craft-inclined. Whites and off-whites and 

many shades of sea blue. Local, repurposed, earthy, mismatched, vintage, 

simple. ReDecor, a tiny store on Cowrie Street in Sechelt, takes cottage 

chic seriously and has a loyal following of locals and cottage visitors who 

stop by frequently to browse the ever-changing selection of pottery and 

glass, woven mats and rugs, pretty pillows and accent items. Quality is the 

impression throughout, in items such as sturdy and attractive mats woven 

from recycled leather, glassware in a rainbow of colours for your tealights 

or your iced sangria, or a vintage German-designed food scale. Unique and 

lovely local pottery and art is always featured. And friendly advice on décor 

and decluttering is available. 

REDECOR IS AT 5660 COWRIE STREET IN SECHELT. PLEASE CALL 604.885.5884 FOR STORE HOURS. 


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Fresh . Local . Live . Wild . Fish . Seafood 

Kitchen Surfer 4 

A limited edition knife at an attractive price 

SALE $69 

REGULAR $119 

Gibsons Park Plaza (near Marketplace IGA) 

108-1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7 

604.886.7724 . info@theseasonedkitchen.ca 

www.theseasonedkitchen.ca 

The Sechelt Fish Market has been the source for local fish & seafood 

(salmon, dungeness crab, oysters, clams, halibut, spot prawns, sturgeon) 

on the Sunshine Coast for more than 30 years. New owners Dean & Lauri 

Paul look forward to offering you their exceptional service! 

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 

#103 - 5688 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | 604.885.7410 

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Gorgeous Gifts 

Indulgent Treats 

Handcrafted on 

the Coast 

Visit our store: 

4-626 Shaw Rd, Gibsons 

(down the lane way) 

604-886-2079 

www.lapetitesouris.ca 

info@lapetitesouris.ca 


love and chocoloates 

LA PETITE SOURIS 


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“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” 

— Charles M. Schulz 

La Petite Souris makes its home in a little lane off Shaw Road in upper 

Gibsons. You’ll smell chocolate even before you open the bright pink 

door! Walk in and you’ll see this is a working store: a vat of gooey milk 

chocolate is swirling in the corner (Willy Wonka look out), moulds 

are ready, and an aproned chocolatier is at work. As the shop is 

always experimenting with unusual flavours, such as lavender, stout, 

grapefruit, and even poprocks, a tasting visit is highly recommended. 

La Petite Souris has been on the Coast for about eight years now and 

its reputation is growing steadily. 

Amber Stoby took a while to hone in on chocolate making. After 

completing a baking and pastry course at Vancouver Community 

College, she embarked on what she calls “a self-guided chocolate 

tour” in France. When she returned, she started making chocolates 

from home after work. Soon orders were coming in. Circumstances 

brought her to the Sunshine Coast—luckily for us— where she set up 

shop. And the rest is delicious history. 

Small businesses are fun and flexible. If you can’t make it to the 

store, browse online. Temperatures permitting, these chocolates 

can be shipped to you. If you have an idea or craving for a particular 

treat, La Petite Souris wants to hear from you. Want something really 

out of the ordinary? A birthday party, a wedding or baby shower, 

some hands-on sticky fun with the team from work? La Petite Souris 

loves a challenge. But it shouldn’t always be about hard work. Stoby 

explains, “Our angle of late has been one of self-care. Everyone is 

working hard on life and on themselves these days. Chocolate 

is a small indulgence when you don’t overdo it. And most people 

know a little good chocolate goes a long way. We’ve got some little 

prescription pad sheets we give out sometimes . . . ” 

VISIT LA PETITE SOURIS AT 4-626 SHAW ROAD IN GIBSONS OR BROWSE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AT LAPETITESOURIS.CA. 


sunshine coast 

QUILTERS GUILD 

WORDS | KAREN BIDDLECOMBE 

In 1982 a group of women on the Sunshine Coast got together to share 

their love of quilting. On March 21, 1991, the group was formalized as 

the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild—the umbrella organization for seven 

local community quilt groups from Pender Harbour to Gibsons, with a 

membership of 175. 

The guild’s mission is to provide members with ongoing education, 

opportunities to share quilting experiences and knowledge, as well as to 

provide community service. Maximizing connections between the guild 

and the small groups help promote energy and enthusiasm. Meetings 

are held from September to May at the Holy Family Parish Hall in West 

Sechelt (5700 Nickerson Road). Activities include mini-workshops, 

business meetings, show and tell, and various programs. 

Throughout the year, members produce quilts for a variety of charity 

and comfort requests. Some of the placements include: Sumac Place, 

Yew Transition House, Arrowhead Clubhouse, RCMP, Sechelt Elementary 

School, Kidsports, Habitat for Humanity, Ruby Slipper fundraiser, and 

families in need who request comfort in the form of a quilt. Additionally, 

for the past four years, members have provided quilts to all new babies 

born on the Sunshine Coast, resulting in 130–150 quilts being produced 

each year. 

The 2017 Quilt Show is scheduled for June 17‒18 (10 am to 4 pm). 

Admission is $8 (free for children twelve and under). To be held at the 

Sechelt Indian Band hall, 5532 Sunshine Coast Highway, the show will 

include displays of quilts designed by guild members, a silent auction, 

merchants, a Quilt Show challenge, and a quilt raffle. Funds raised are 

used in part to provide materials to Guild members for more charity/ 

comfort quilts for our community. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUNSHINE COAST QUILTERS GUILD, 

VISIT SCQUILTERSGUILD.COM 

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Les Fleurs de Fi 

flower shoppe & décor 

A unique floral boutique in downtown Sechelt 

offering a stunning assortment of fresh-cut flowers, 

giftware and home décor with a European flair. 

Make each special occasion even more memorable 

with our beautiful and distinctive floral arrangements! 

604.885.5685 

Unit 4 - 5685 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | www.lesfleursdefi.com 

Huge Plant Sale May 7 th 10am–1pm 

Summer Hours begin May 1 st 

Open 11am–4pm Friday–Wednesday, closed Thursdays 

5941 Mason Road, Sechelt | 604.740.3969 

info@coastbotanicalgarden.org | www.coastbotanicalgarden.org 

fresh 

from the coast 

A BOUTIQUE NURSERY & FARM 

exquisite flowering plants, select groundcovers, ornamental 

grasses, farm eggs from free range chickens 

Spring Hours: Wed–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm 

3483 Stellar Place, Roberts Creek . 604.741.9871 

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Jardin de Flores Nursery & Farm, Roberts Creek 

local artisan shop & gallery 

(at our new location) 

5498 Trail Avenue, Sechelt | 604.741.0760 


MAY 4–MAY 28 

DUNCAN CHRYSTAL, ‘PERSONAL MYTHS’, mixed 

media. Swirling colours and haunting images mimic 

the archaeological remains of ancient temple frescoes. 

LARRY POPOWICH, ‘IN THE STICKS’, found objects. 

Dolls and other found objects are wrapped and 

transformed into totem-like objects. 

JUNE 1–JUNE 25 

CATH HUGHES, ‘THINGS WE FOUND AT THE LAKE’, 

oils/mixed media. Imagery of summer bathers, viewed 

from an altered perspective, juxtaposed with elements 

of fantasy. 

MAVIS ASSAD, ‘JERVIS INLET’, acrylics. The majesty, 

strength and grandeur of the Coastal landscape, 

captured by an artist originally from Bella Bella. 

JUNE 29–JULY 30 

SUNSHINE COAST PAVILION - CANADA 150 

The Gallery transforms into the ‘Sunshine Coast 

Pavilion’, a community display reminiscent of the 

cultural pavilions of Vancouver’s Expo’86. 

AUGUST 3–SEPTEMBER 4 

CAROLE SINCLAIR, ‘MATERIALITY’, mixed media. 

An exploration of textures from painting, drawing 

and collage. 

SEPTEMBER 8–OCTOBER 1 

GIBSONS PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT & ARTWALK 

A celebration of plein air painting that begins at 

multiple locations throughout Gibsons Landing and 

ends with a showcase of freshly painted works in 

the Gallery. 

NOVEMBER 2–26 

‘IN WAIT’, mixed media. Inspired by the myth of 

Penelope, a group of artists consider what narratives 

are created as we wait for life’s tides to turn. 

KATHERINE JOHNSTON, ‘RE-FOREST’, collages. 

Luminous colours and appealing textures arise 

in collages of recycled canvasses and discarded 

materials. 

OCTOBER 5–29 

NICOLAS TEICHROB, ‘SPUN SPECTRA’, photography. 

Playful images of light shards refracted and diffracted 

by spiders’ webs. 

JENNIFER LOVE, ‘METHINKS I SHOULD 

KNOW YOU’, textiles. Inspiration for these textile 

paintings comes from the ebb and flow of memory and 

the remembrance of others. 

Gibsons Public Art Gallery is the community’s 

public arts and cultural event space. Art 

classes, community events and jury-selected 

exhibitions are held throughout the year. 

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weaves and forms 

JACKIE ABRAMS 

Explore the possibilities of bias plaiting to 

weave symmetrical or sculptural baskets 

and experiment with materials and 

techniques to create stunning vessels or 

wall art. Internationally renowned fibre artist 

Jackie Abrams returns to the Coast for two 

workshops in June at FibreWorks Studio & 

Gallery in Madeira Park. Both beginners and 

advanced students will be inspired to create 

and discover possibilities limited only by 

their interest and imagination. 

VISIT FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM FOR WORKSHOP SCHEDULES, FEES, AND OTHER DETAILS. 


WHAT’S HAPPENING 

MAY 

6PERSONAL MYTHS - DUNCAN CHRYSTAL 

IN THE STICKS - LARRY POPOWICH 

OPENING RECEPTION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC ART 

GALLERY, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS, 2–4PM, 

EXHIBIT RUNS FROM MAY 4 TO 28. 

INFO: GPAG.CA 

LOOSE THREADS 

AN EXHIBITION OF FIBRE ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN 

MEMBERS OF THE SUNSHINE COAST SURFACE DESIGN 

ASSOCIATION DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS. MAY 6 TO 

JUNE 11 AT FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY, 

12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY, MADEIRA PARK. 

INFO: FIBREWORKSGALLERY.COM 

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SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN 

HUGE PLANT SALE 

5941 MASON RD, SECHELT, 10AM–1PM 

INFO: 604.740.3969 | COASTBOTANICALGARDEN.ORG 

HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT 

THE 44 TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE COAST FESTIVAL OF 

THE PEFORMING ARTS PRESENT AWARD-WINNING 

PERFORMANCES FROM THIS YEARS’ FESTIVAL. 

RAVEN’S CRY THEATRE, SECHELT, 2PM 

INFO: COASTFESTIVAL.COM 

INFINITUS 

A FAMILY CONCERT – CLASSICS WITH A TWIST! 

ANTHONY CHEUNG, VIOLIST, ALEX CHEUNG, CELLIST 

AND VIOLINIST JOHN LITTLEJOHN TAKE CHAMBER 

MUSIC TO A NEW AND UNEXPECTED LEVEL.PENDER 

HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK 2PM 

TICKETS & INFO: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 

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A POINT OF VIEW - COLIN RIGHTON 

TRANSFIGURED SHAPE - CAROLE MILLAR 

PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL, 

MAY 10 TO JUNE 4, SUNSHINE COAST ARTS CENTRE, 

5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. 

INFO: SUNSHINECOASTARTSCOUNCIL.COM 

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC COFFEE HOUSE 

PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LOCAL 

PERFORMERS IN A CABARET SETTING 

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM 

INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 

26–28 

10 TH ANNUAL LUND SHELLFISH FESTIVAL 

DAILY ACTIVITIES, FRESH-COOKED SEAFOOD, LOCAL 

MUSICIANS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, LIVE 

SHELLFISH FOR SALE, CRAFT VENDORS, AND MORE 

ALONG THE SHORES OF LUND HARBOUR. 

INFO: LUNDBC.CA 

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CLOVERPOINT DRIFTERS 

TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS WEAVES TOGETHER 

MUSICAL TRADITIONS FROM CELTIC FOLK SONGS 

TO AMERICAN BLUES, FOLK AND COUNTRY. PENDER 

HARBOUR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK 7PM 

TICKETS & INFO: PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 

27, 28 

SHADES OF SUMMER LIGHT - A CANADIAN TRIBUTE 

THE PENDER HARBOUR CHOIR PRESENTS A VARIED 

PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KENNETH 

NORMAN JOHNSON, ACCOMPANIED BY DAVID POON. 

MAY 27 - SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN, 7PM 

MAY 28 - SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7PM 

TICKETS: $20 AT EARTHFAIR (MADEIRA PARK), 

SECHELT VISITORS CENTER & CHOIR MEMBERS 

INFO: PENDERHARBOURCHOIR.COM 

JUN 

2, 3, 4 

14 TH ANNUAL PENDER HARBOUR BLUES FESTIVAL 

PRESENTED BY THE PENDER HARBOUR BLUES 

FESTIVAL TO PRESERVE, NURTURE AND PROMOTE 

BC’S BLUES IN ALL ITS FORMS. TICKETS ONLINE AT 

PHBLUES.CA OR AT STRAIT MUSIC (SECHELT), JAVA 

DOCKS & ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (MEDEIRA PARK) 

INFO: PHBLUES.CA 

3THINGS WE FOUND AT THE LAKE - CATH HUGHES 

JERVIS INLET - MAVIS ASSAD 

OPENING RECEPTION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC ART 

GALLERY, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS, 2–4PM, 

EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JUNE 1 TO 25. 

INFO: GPAG.CA 

7CONNECTING THE LINES 

THIS GROUP EXHIBITION SHOWCASES THE DIVERSE 

TALENTS AND SKILLS OF FOUR LGBTQ ARTISTS ON THE 

SUNSHINE COAST. PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST 

ARTS COUNCIL. JUNE 7 TO JULY 2, SUNSHINE COAST 

ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT. 


DATES AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED AFTER PRESS TIME. PLEASE CONFIRM EVENT DETAILS WITH ORGANIZERS. 

YOUR NEIGHBO

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THE PLAY’S THE THING 

AN EXCITING PERFORMANCE OF MUSICAL CHORUSES 

AND SOLOS THROUGH THE AGES FROM SHAKESPEARE 

TO THE PRESENT TIME. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SARA 

DOUGLAS AND ACCOMPANIED BY PAULA SEWARD. 

JUNE 10 - ST. HILDA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, SECHELT, 7PM 

JUNE 11 - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, GIBSONS, 2PM 

ADMISSION BY DONATION 

INFO: SUNCOASTPHOENIXCHOIR.CA 

12–24 

PRISMA 2017 

THE PACIFIC REGION INTERNATIONAL SUMMER 

MUSIC ACADEMY OFFERS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM 

THAT PREPARES MUSIC STUDENTS AND YOUNG 

PROFESSIONALS FOR A CAREER IN MUSIC 

PERFORMANCE. DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO 

OBTAIN THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO WIN A POSITION IN 

A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. DAILY MUSICAL EVENTS 

IN VARIOUS POWELL RIVER VENUES. 

INFO: ORCHESTRA-ACADEMY.CA 

16–18 

22 ND ANNUAL GIBSONS LANDING JAZZ FESTIVAL 

SUNSHINE COAST JAZZ & ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY 

PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN RESTAURANTS, ON THE 

STREET AND IN OUTDOOR PARKS IN THE LANDING. 

INFO: COASTJAZZ.COM 

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BEYOND THE BASICS 

A JURIED EXHIBITION OF BASKETRY, INSPIRED BY THE 

TEACHINGS OF RENOWNED BASKETRY ARTIST, JACKIE 

ABRAMS, ALSO FEATURING A SELECTION OF JACKIE’S 

18–21 

COLLECT AND CONNECT – JACKIE ABRAMS 

THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASS, INVESTIGATING 

BOTH MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES, AND EXPLORING 

THE WAYS IN WHICH THEY CAN BE ASSEMBLED 

AND COMBINED. FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & GALLERY, 

12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY, MADEIRA PARK. 


JUL 

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM 

INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA WORK. JUNE 17 TO JULY 23 AT FIBRE WORKS STUDIO & 

GALLERY, 12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY. 


5EXQUISITE CORPSE PARLOUR GAMES - 

17,18 

QUILT SHOW - “QUILTS IN OUR COMMUNITY” 

SHOW CHALLENGE, RAFFLE QUILT, SILENT AUCTION, 

COMMUNITY QUILTS, AND MERCHANTS, PRESENTED 

BY THE SUNSHINE COAST QUILTERS GUILD. SECHELT 

INIDAN BAND HALL, 5532 SUNSHINE COAST HIGHWAY, 

10AM–4PM. ADMISSION $8 INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS. 

INFO: SCQUILTERSGUILD.COM 

23–25 

PAINT & PLAIT: BIAS PLAITED BASKETS – JACKIE ABRAMS 

PAINT AND CREATE YOUR OWN BASKET MATERIALS 

USING ACRYLIC PAINT ON HEAVY COTTON PAPER. LEARN 

ABOUT SURFACE DESIGN TECHNIQUES. FIBRE WORKS 

STUDIO & GALLERY,12887-12889 SUNSHINE COAST HWY. 


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SUNSHINE COAST PAVILION - CANADA 150 

A COMMUNITY INSTALLATION AT THE GIBSONS PUBLIC 

ART GALLERY TO COMMEMORATE THE CANADA 150 

CELEBRATION, 431 MARINE DRIVE, GIBSONS. 

EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 30. 

INFO: GPAG.CA 

DONNA MAY BALMA AND NADINA TANDY 

THINGS WITH WINGS - MELISSA TULLOCH 

PRESENTED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST ARTS COUNCIL. 

EXHIBIT RUNS FROM JULY 5 TO 30, SUNSHINE COAST 

ARTS CENTRE, 5714 MEDUSA ST, SECHELT 


8,9 

51 ST ANNUAL HALFMOON BAY COUNTRY FAIR 

THIS YEAR’S THEME IS SUPER HEROES! FUN ACTIVITIES 

OVER THE WEEKEND AT COOPER’S GREEN PARK IN 

HALFMOON BAY. 

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC COFFEE HOUSE 



SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MADEIRA PARK, 7:30PM-9:30PM. 

INFO: 604.883.9749 | PENDERHARBOURMUSIC.CA 

29, 30 

SEA CAVALCADE - 49TH ANNIVERSARY 

“CELEBRATE 150 BY THE SEA” 

PARADE, FOOD, FUN, FIREWORKS, GAMES, AND MORE. 

INFO: SEACAVALCADE.CA 

EVENTS ARE LISTED FREE ON OUR CALENDAR. PLEASE SEND YOUR EVENT DETAILS TO EVENTS@ZOOMSUNSHINECOAST.COM 

GIBSONS 

Gibsons Plaza, Upper Gibsons 

604.886.3487 

URHOOD STORE 

WILSON CREEK 

Wilson Creek Plaza, Hwy 101 

604.885.6331 

MADEIRA PARK 

12887 Madeira Park Road 

604.883.9100

THE SUNSHINE COAST 

they call it spectacular . . . we call it home 


Here, the traditional territory of the Squamish, Sechelt, Tla’amin and Klahoose 

First Nations, is a place blessed with a mild climate and the sort of abundance 

that has nurtured resilient and complex cultures and communities for thousands 

of years. “Home” doesn’t translate directly into the Sechelt language. The closest 

might be the word swiya, which means birthplace, earth, land, dirt, world. It’s a 

wonderful word, both specific and holistic, everyday and eternal. 

When more recent arrivals are asked why they decided to call the Sunshine 

Coast home, they respond with words like: “Community, forest, ocean, freedom, 

tranquility, affordability, family, clean, nature, space, artistic, less stress, small 

towns, awesome childhoods, proximity to world-class city, sunsets, sea swims, 

inspiration, lakes, potential, the succession of summer berries, paradise . . . ” 

Thirty-somethings with young kids, eighty-somethings downsizing, and 

everything in between, the newest waves of people coming here are more 

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striking in their similarities than their differences. They are all seeking 

smaller, more engaged communities, they all want less rush, less noise, 

more nature, more freedom. They all value our important amenities such 

as hospital and schools. And they’re all reinventing themselves in some 

way, minor or major, and seek a place supportive of their new vision. 

It’s not always easy. Big employment opportunities and small towns 

generally don’t overlap. But determined people who need to cobble 

together livings do so in ingenious and unexpected ways. And so you’ll 

see a notary who is also a chiropractor, a gymnastics instructor who 

coaches at a winery, riding instructors who are also authors, singers doing 

landscaping, a realtor running boat tours, a yoga instructor operating a 

daycare. Many people work from home offices, using technology to 

support being at a distance from major centres. Some of us commute to 

the city. Early retirees come here to cut loose from the bustle of Lower 

Mainland life and start living how they want, now. Because life is uncertain, 

every moment counts, and it is never too soon to be where you love, doing 

what you love. On the Sunshine Coast we get it. Time is precious, and we 

want to be here, now, whatever it takes. 

Whether your passion is permaculture or pastry, beer brewing or bird 

watching, composing or cabinet making, or maybe you just yearn for few 

quiet years near the sea, the mountains have your back, and the view over 

the Salish Sea opens up your possibilities. 

Share your Sunshine Coast stories and photos on social media using 

#sunshinecoastbc. For more information, visit sunshinecoastcanada.com. 

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM | OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: PENDER HILL BY REGAN HATELY; INSET: SAKINAW LAKE BY CHRIS THORN; THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MOUNTAIN 

BIKING BY PARIS GORE, SECHELT BY ANNIE SCHROEDER, RUBY LAKE BY ANDREW STRAIN. 


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We are also representing a variety of both Residential & Vacant Land Properties including Waterfront & Views in Residential Building 

Lots and Acreages, plus some Commercial Ventures. Details can be located on our website: www.LivingItSunshinecCoast.com. 

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coastjazz.com 

gibsons landing 

JAZZ 

festival 

june 16–18, 2017 

Daniel Brubeck Quartet 

Deanna Knight & Hot Club 

Katherine Penfold Quartet 

Rakish Angles 

Blaine Dunaway Quartet 

Karin Plato & Jacquie Allan 

Keith Bennett Trio and more! 

St. Bart’s Church 

june 16 

17 

18 

Keith Bennett, Jodi Proznick, 

Michael Creber 

12nn–5pm Street Festival 

6pm Dinner Jazz 

8pm Hot Club of Jazz Dance 

11am Jazz Brunch 

1:30 FREE Outdoor Fest 

5:30 Jazz Vespers www.phblues.ca 

JAZZ WEEK: JUNE 10–15 LOCAL RESTAURANTS 

Brickhouse 

Steve Kozak 

Diane Lines 

Dawn Pemberton 

Arsen Shomakhov 

David Vest 

Tim Hearsey 

Jim Foster 

Simon Paradis 

Joe Stanton 

Karen Graves 

Blue Line Trio 

Poppa Greg & The Chillin’ Dylans 

Steve Hinton 

The Grand Koolios 

and more! 

14 th 

june 2,3,4 

2017 

buy your tickets online! 

tickets also available at: 

Strait Music (Sechelt), Java Docks & 

The Royal Canadian Legion (Madeira Park)

V I E W F I N D E R 

THAILAND 

Greg Eymundson in Thailand 

Marc and Sandra Soprovich 

in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh 

INDIA 

CROATIA 

Claire Finlayson in 

Plitvice Lakes National Park 

Our readers bring copies of their favourite local magazine to take great souvenir photos of their trips with ZOOM and then send us snapshots of their 

adventures. Share your ZOOM travel photos, too! Remember not only to have a copy of ZOOM in the photo, but also show a great view of the place you 

visit! Please send photos for consideration via email to viewfinder@zoomsunshinecoast.Com. Happy ZOOMING! 


VIEWFINDER 

ARIZONA 

Tony Bañaga in Sedona 

SPAIN 

Editha Arceo-Dalisay at the 

Iglesia-Convento de Santa 

Teresa in Ávila 

Christine Stickley and Ross Bridle in the Blue 

Mountains of New South Wales, overlooking Mount 

Solitary and the Landslide 

AUSTRALIA 

BRAZIL 

Cypher Clerx in 

Morro do Pai Inacio, 

Chapada Diamantina 

National Park 

Gary and Pauline Weber 

at a geothermal site in Rotorua 

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NEW ZEALAND

A group of Sunshine Coasters 

and friends in Mal Pais 

COSTA RICA 

Judith Hewitt in Bucerias 

MEXICO 

Phil & Linda Woodward 

in Angkor Wat in Siem Reap 

CAMBODIA 

PHILIPPINES 

Alicia Arrieta at Fort San 

Pedro in Cebu City 

Corinna and Bob O’Neill in Twillingate 

CHINA 

Bill Walkey in Hángzhou 

NEWFOUNDLAND 


SOUTH AFRICA 

VIEWFINDER 

Paul Kelly & 

Gloria Lifton at the 

Vipassana Dhurak 

Buddhist Centre 

CAMBODIA 

Ivria Amar Stein and 

Jack Stein hiking the 

Platteklip Gorge 

Ewan and Mable in 

Joshua Tree National Park 

CALIFORNIA 

Jane Nichol, Joan Baker, 

Howard Baker, and Terry 

Nichol in Suzhou 

CHINA 

Alison Steele, Isabella Steele, Lindsay 

Matheson, Fiona Tong, and Evelyn Walker 

in the “Boozy Cow” pub in Edinburgh 

SCOTLAND 

Paul O-Neill with locals in the Highlands 

Region of Papua New Guinea 

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

23 Flavours of Wood 

We have an amazing and unique collection of fine wood with an extreme 

depth of inventory of rounds, slabs, blocks and burls. 

The material is available in any stage of completion—raw to fine finished. 

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! 

778.689.0623 

23flavsofwood.weebly.com 

Gigi Hoeller 

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, PRINTS, ART BLOCKS AND SCARVES 

8000 Birch Way, Halfmoon Bay, BC 

Open 10–5 June through September 

October through May: Please call in advance, 604.885.6650 

www.gigibutterfly.com 


ADVERTISEMENT 

artsense 

Original Carvings & 

Sculpture by Keith Burdon 

Inspired by life in our 

coastal environment. 

A mix of whimsy and 

realism, vibrant colour and 

natural wood. Open year 

round by appointment. 

redherringstudio.ca 

fb.com/redherringstudio 

info@redherringstudio.ca 

604.741.7496 

ReDecor 

Consignment 

Charming, eclectic, nature 

inspired, beachy casual 

decor for the home or cabin. 

Locally made furniture, art & 

craft. Always stylish, always 

affordable. 

Design, decor & de-cluttering 

services available. 

“Where We Live” landscape 

and seascape photography 

by local Diane Nicholson. 

Thanks for supporting our 

downtown community! 

604.885.5884 

5660 Cowrie Street, Sechelt 

Kez Sherwood 

Studio 

Creative 

Metalwork 

& Design 

Aluminum canvas 

frames, artistic metal 

planters, sculpture & 

custom work 

Artworks Gallery & Picture Framing 

Largest Selection of Framing on the Sunshine Coast 

Custom Framing, Conservation Matting, 

Glass Cutting, Local Art & Reproductions 

with 35 Years Experience! 

5685 Cowrie St, Sechelt | 604.740.2660 

Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm, Saturdays until 4 pm 

604.740.7220 

kezsherwood.ca 

Instagram: 

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Melanie Fogell 

Melanie Fogell, an artist, 

lives in Gibsons, BC. Her 

work has been exhibited 

in galleries across Canada 

and can be seen in the 

book “Artists of British 

Columbia Vol. 3” (Leighdon 

Studio Gallery). She has 

been inspired especially by 

Gerhardt Richter, a German 

Abstract Expressionist. She 

works with bright acrylic 

paint on canvas and accepts 

commissions. Spaces in 

her summer classes are 

available. 

604.886.9699 

melaniefogell@telus.net 

melaniefogell.com 

La Côte Concrete Design 

Your local source of decorative concrete for indoor & outdoor living spaces. 

Specializing in custom countertops for kitchens & bathrooms, sinks, 

fireplace surrounds, firepits, furniture and much more. 

contact@lacoteconcretedesign.com | 604.753.7356 

www.lacoteconcretedesign.com 

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Reclaim 

your Health Now, 

and Restore the 

Vibrant You. 

Dr. Denise Rochon 

N.D., F.C.A.H., C.C.H. 

Naturopathic Doctor 

Your health is your joy and your freedom! 

Soothe your body and experience the power of its healing energy. 

I can help you or a loved one, if you have any concerns regarding: 

Children’s health, natal care, acute & chronic pains and illnesses, fatigue, stress, 

insomnia, depression, anxiety, digestive ailments, allergies, infertility, hormonal 

imbalances, immune and autoimmune diseases, conditions of the nervous or 

cardio-vascular systems, weight issues, skin conditions and more... 

Buying or Selling, 

Let me be your Guide. 

“Committed to 

representing the 

Sunshine Coast with 

the highest caliber of 

service that delivers 

results.” 

STACEY BUCHHORN 

Experienced Professional – Exceptional Results 

604.760.4797 

sbuchhorn@sutton.com 

sutton group 

west coast realty 

AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER 

Sequoia Naturopathic Centre 

8442 Redrooffs Rd, Halfmoon Bay, BC 

By Appointment: 604.885.3150 

www.drdeniserochon.com 

STACEYBUCHHORN.COM 

TALK TO A 

DOCTOR OF 

AUDIOLOGY 

& 

GET THE 

BIG PICTURE 

ABOUT YOUR 

HEARING 

Registered Audiologist 

604.885.0941 

chrisp 

chris pallett interior design 

From a bathroom or kitchen renovation, to an addition or complete 

new home, I am both qualified to assist, and happy to bring my design 

expertise to every project. As Senior Interior Designer with Jordan’s 

Furnishings for 18 years, I oversaw many large and small furnishing 

(even turnkey) projects, while keeping my private practice. My strong 

background in both architecture and interior design has helped many 

homeowners in renovating or building new homes. With offices on 

the Coast and in Vancouver, I can work in either location with no 

travel fees. I also furnish rental accommodations that provide extra 

income to homeowners. Visit my own rental suite at VRBO 470579. 

AOCA | ARIDO | IDC 

GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS OF ONTARIO 

AND THE INTERIOR DESIGNERS OF CANADA 

604.828.9629 . chrisp@chrisp.ca . www.chrisp.ca 


IS A PET SPECIALTY RETAILER 

OF PREMIUM BRANDS FOR PETS 

IS THE DESTINATION FOR 

ALL YOUR GARDEN, PET AND 

LIVESTOCK NEEDS ON THE 

SUNSHINE COAST FOR OVER 

40 YEARS 

MORGANS 

BOUTIQUE 

LIVE YOUR LIFE. LOVE YOUR STYLE. 

LOCALLY DESIGNED & ETHICALLY MADE CLOTHING 

2-626 Shaw Rd, Gibsons 604.886.6583 / 604.741.1503 

shopmorgans@gmail.com facebook.com/shopmorgans 

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED . 325 PRATT RD, GIBSONS, BC 

604.886.7527 . WWW.QUALITYGARDENANDPET.COM 

healingscents 

Whether you’re swimming in the lake or enjoying a nice meal 

on our waterfront patio, Ruby Lake Resort is a retreat for the whole family! 

SERVING THE FINEST WILD MUSHROOMS & GAME, OCEAN WISE TM 

SEAFOOD, PASTA & FRESH ORGANIC FARM-TO-TABLE PRODUCE, 

FINE WINE, COCKTAILS & CRAFT BEER 

Special Events, Private Parties, Family Reunions, Getaways & Holidays 

Wedding facilities, magnificent outdoor 

amphitheatre, marquis tents, onsite catering. 

Lagoon view cottages & safari tents, stand-up 

paddle boards, paddle boats, canoe & row boat 

rentals, swimming, hiking, yoga and more! 

Serving lunch & dinner - 

please call for reservations 

Over 80 Organic Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products. 

Ethically sourced directly from artisan distillers from around the world. 

A trusted brand since 1997. 

2-626 Shaw Rd, Gibsons | 604.886.6583 

shop online at www.healingscents.net 

www.rubylakeresort.com . Call 604.883.2269 for Reservations 

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SLO 

Slo is a retail space in the heart of Sechelt. And at the heart of Slo is a 

mantra that resonates for many: “Art is not a thing, it is a way of life.” 

Their tables, for instance. The tops change and vary: fir, juniper, cypress, 

large, small, medium, wonderfully irregular and sculpted by nature. The 

bases come in a handful of excellent, sturdy iron designs. Mix and match. 

Slo will draw you in. They provide absolutely unique handcrafted furniture, 

musical instruments, and sculpture made from 100% reclaimed wood. 



The mindful craft that Slo promotes is what it means to stop 

pushing over a living tree every time we need something. The 

space, the stuff, their own line of wax and polish . . . a piety is at 

work here that will make you pause. Old and worn are cherished, 

strength and beauty go hand in hand, simplicity is what’s left 

after time has done its work, and design—intelligent, sensitive 

human design—brings it all together. 

YOU WILL FIND SLO INSIDE THE TRAIL BAY CENTRE IN SECHELT, #39 - 5755 COWRIE STREET. 

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YOUR CLEAR CHOICE FROM LANGDALE TO EGMONT 

Residential . Commercial . Auto & Marine 

24 Hr Emergency Service . Insurance Claims 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Custom Shower & Tub Enclosures . Residential Glass Replacement . Skylights 

Glass Railing . Auto Glass Replacement & Repair . Window Screens . Phantom Screens 

Custom Cut Mirror & Glass . Plexiglass 

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 

604.740.9960 5590 Wharf Rd., Sechelt 

We are proud to offer: 

• New and found + OOAK (one 

of a kind) furniture and home 

décor for every style and budget 

• Friendly helpful staff 

• In-house design expert 

• Home delivery service 

• Sourcing (we’ll help you find 

what you’re looking for!) 

• Lots of parking 

REFINED + FOUND 

NOW OPEN 

Cur8ed HOME offers 

a carefully curated mix 

of new, vintage and 

pre-loved treasures for 

your home. 

Look for us by 

Holy Crap in Gibsons. 

604.886.0252 

106-1161 Sunshine Coast Highway, Gibsons 

Well Pumps . Pressure Tanks 

Pond LED Lights, Filter, Liner & Pumps 

Water Treatment & Filtration Systems 

Rainwater Harvesting 

Wastewater & Sump Pumps 

Wastewater Systems 

#1 IN SALES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST 

Based on highest dollar volume residential detached sales 

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 MLS 

DENISE 

BRYNELSEN 

Personal Real Estate 

Corporation 

604.740.1219 

JOEL 

O’REILLY 

Personal Real Estate 

Corporation 

604.741.1837 

CATHERINE 

ONDZIK 

Buyer’s Agent 


THE SUNSHINE COAST’S 

PREMIER 

GLASS OUTFITTERS 

MORE THAN A PHARMACY! 

We Carry the Widest Selection of Natural Care & 

Beauty Products on the Coast for the Entire Family! 

- Oral Care 

- Cosmetics & Nail Polish 

- Skin/Hair Care 

- Natural Baby Care Products 

Medication Specially Packaged for Home Support 

Quality Vitamins & Supplements 

Aromatheraphy Essential Oils 

FREE DELIVERY GIBSONS TO SECHELT 

6-4330 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Wilson Creek Plaza, Sechelt 

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm | Sat 10am–2pm 

Supporting the Arts & Music Community on the Sunshine Coast 

Member of the Coast Cultural Alliance 

604.740.5813 

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / MACHINE / MARINE 

FREE ESTIMATES! 

604 741-8075 secheltglass.com 

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This section is dedicated to the memory 

of Diego (2002-2014), ZOOM’s yellow 

Labrador Retriever. What started as a photo 

album of Diego and his friends has become 

our most popular section, with readers 

sharing photos of their own beloved pets. 

Our new boy Miguel (who’s half Labrador 

Retriever and half German Shorthaired 

Pointer) has taken over editorial duties. 

Please send your favourite pet photos 

to diego@zoomsunshinecoast.com. 

MIGUEL 

by Eddie Song 

ZOE 

by Lauren Hume 

WHISKEY 

by Adele Ng 

SAM 

by Mary Heale 

DIEGO(2002-2014) 

by Edmund Arceo 


RICA, QUIN & JUN-JUN 

by Karen Wells 

DAILA & EVIE 

by Denise Olaguer 

ANNIE 

by Deborah Souter 

JACKSON BROWN 

by Jen Fox 

PIPER 

by Carol Shore 

GEORGIA & MAGGIE 

by Theresa Huntly 

A local family business since 1989 

Committed to support our neighbourhood 

Better Nutrition for Healthy, Happier Pets! | 101-5641 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | 604.885.8843 | www.allforpets.ca 

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CHIP 

by Bill Walkey 

CASSIE 

by Wendy Twomey 

PUFFIN 

by Margaret Deacon 

AXL, SOLOMON & BAXTER 

by Taylor Scraggs 

BENJI 

by Suzana Alexander 

ANNIE-B 

by Doug Hockley 

AMRA 

by Linda Payne 

Dr. Rick Smalley DVM 604-883-2488 24 

hours 

Unit 201 - 12890 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park, BC | Fax: 604-883-2489 | mpvh@dccnet.com 


the hub 

LaVerne’s Grill 

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Home of the Sunshine Coast’s 

famous Fish ‘n Chips and 

various delectable home-made 

meals. We are a short walk 

from Hospital Bay. High-speed 

wireless internet available. 

Serving Pender Harbour for 16 

years and counting. Rated one 

of the best restaurants on the 

Coast! See Trip Advisor and 

Yelp for reviews. 

Open Tuesdays through 

Sundays from 9am to 7pm 

(closed Mondays) 

4326 Garden Bay Road 

www.lavernesgrill.com 

604.883.1333 

Mama’s Japanese Kitchen 

JAPANESE 

KITCHEN 

Authentic Japanese food in the heart of Madeira Park. Dine-in & Take-out. 

Try our monthly special dishes and new menu items. Licensed premises - 

we serve wine, sake & Japanese beer. Party Trays available! 

Please visit our website or call for restaurant hours. 

Harbour Spirit Centre, 12808 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park 

www.mamaskitchen.ca | 604.883.9190 

www.boardwalkrestaurantpowellriverlund.com 

The Boardwalk 

Restaurant 

The premier culinary choice 

of tourists as well as locals 

in Lund, BC. 

Chef Roy serves delicious 

meals (most items gluten-free) 

prepared with the freshest local 

organic produce, meats and 

seafood. Located in the Lund 

harbour only thirty minutes 

from Powell River on 

the Sunshine Coast. 

Please call for hours of operation 

and for reservations. 

604.483.2201 

Hooray Truffles 

ORGANIC. VEGAN. DARK. CHOCOLATE. 

Fruit sweetened and non-GMO. A mindful, conscious, sustainable 

pleasure.Made on the breathtaking Sunshine Coast, BC. 

604.989.4240 | www.hooraytruffles.com | @hooraytruffles 

Kien Giang Phô 

Vietnamese 

Restaurant 

Home-style Vietnamese 

cooking in the heart of 

Sechelt. 

This family owned and 

operated restaurant serves 

authentic Phô and popular 

Vietnamese dishes. 

Ask Sandy for her 

recommendations! 

Open seven days a week 

from 11am to 10pm. 

Dine-in or Take-out. 

5694 Dolphin Street, Sechelt 

604.885.2363 

MASSAGE THERAPY 

MEDICAL DISPENSARY 

HOLISTIC & NATURAL 

PRODUCTS 

We are a team of health 

care practitioners providing 

therapeutic massage 

services, natural products 

and a medical dispensary. 

We believe in a wholistic 

and balanced approach to 

well-being. 

Our products and services 

are designed to provide you 

with the resources you need 

to live a healthy, happy and 

pain-free lifestyle. 

12808 Madeira Park Rd 

Madeira Park, BC 

facebook.com/hmremedy 

www.hmremedy.com 

778.487.2030 

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the hub 

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604.883.1133 | 604.512.9170 

10 Sites on 7 Acres 

Open Year Round 

Full Hook-Ups 

Free WIFI 

Long-Term Rates 

Reservations Recommended 

16451 B Timberline Road, Earls Cove | www.timberlinecamping.ca 

Fashions & Bead Supplies 

Custom Jewellery by Kerri Luciani 

Molly’s Seaside Market 

Lower Gibsons 

604.741.5106 

Kent by Daniadown 

Reflections Bed & 

Bath Collections 

We carry major brands: 

Daniadown 

Cuddle Down 

Alamode Home 

Decorate your sanctuary to 

fit your personal taste and 

lifestyle without having to 

leave the Sunshine Coast! 

We offer a collection of 

duvet covers, duvets, linens, 

pillows, towels, robes, bath & 

beauty products. Introducing 

new orthopedic mattress 

toppers. Gift certificates and 

a Bridal Registry available. 

604.885.4893 

5668 Cowrie St., Sechelt 

reflectionsbedandbath.ca 

Washtub 

Laundromat & Alterations 

Full Service ~ Family Owned and Operated 

Attendant always available to help with machines and coins 

Large washer/extractors for duvets, blankets, dog beds, etc. 

Drop and fold service 

Onsite alterations by professional seamstress 

Open 7 days a week! 

Monday–Saturday 9 am–6 pm - last load in by 5:30 pm 

Sunday 9 am–4 pm - last load in by 4 pm 

682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons (beside Panago Pizza) 

www.washtub.ca | 604.886.0308 

Mullins Barber Shop 

Cuts by Tyler. 

No appointments necessary, 

just walk in! 

$5 off your first cut! 

Thank you to all my valued 

loyal customers! 

706 Gibsons Way 

Gibsons 

Open Tue to Sat 

10am–6pm 

Call for more info! 

604.993.0519 

Boarding & Grooming 

“The Pet B&B with TLC” 

You will feel confident leaving your pet in this friendly, family-run kennel, 

where individual care and attention are the #1 priority! Set on 2.6 beautifully 

landscaped acres (you’ll want to stay yourself!), we are a first-class boarding 

facility, recommended and used by local veterinarians. 

604.885.9840 . castlerock4mypet@gmail.com Like us on Facebook 

3113 Sunshine Coast Highway, Roberts Creek 


Our Canadian, prairie-grown Hemp Seed Hearts, Protein 

Powders and Oils provide essential nutrients for healthy living. 

Hemp Seed Hearts contain highly digestible 

proteins including all 10 essential amino 

acids, and are a perfect 

naturally balanced source of 

Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFAs. 

Organic or natural, all of our 

products are sustainable, 

vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, 

nut-free and they taste great! 

For vision without compromise, 

choose Varilux progressive lenses. 

Ask your Varilux Exclusive 

expert for advice. 

Available at 

SERVING BOOK LOVERS FOR OVER 

50 YEARS 

PENDER HARBOUR . EGMONT . EARLS COVE 

#107-Wharf Plaza, Wharf Road, Sechelt 

604.885.3371 . insightfulvisions.ca 

WE ARE OPEN 

TUESDAY THROUGH 

SATURDAY 

11:00AM - 2:00PM 

A great volunteer opportunity 

for those who love books! 

12952 Madeira Park Road 

Madeira Park, BC 

604-883-2983 

www.penderharbourlibrary.ca 

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SPRING 

FLAVOURS 

THE LAGOON RESTAURANT at 

PAINTED BOAT presents Spring Flavours 

by Executive Chef Steven Doucet - 

A four-course dinner ($36 per person 

plus tax & gratuities) available 

Wednesdays through Sundays, 

from 5pm to 9pm. 

Reservations Recommended 

604.883.2456 | Toll-Free 1.866.902.3955 

Your Place On The Sunshine Coast 

12849 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park, Pender Harbour . paintedboat.com . 1.866.902.3955 

YOUR FRIENDS ARE GOING TO LOVE US 

Join Sunshine Coast Credit Union 

and receive $200!* 

Visit getyourshare.ca/sccu 

Already a member? 

Refer your friends and receive $25.* 

Visit getyourshare.ca/sccu/referral 

*Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply: getyourshare.ca/terms 

Call 604.740.2662 

Chat sunshineccu.com 

Visit Gibsons | Sechelt | Pender Harbour

Row Boat on Henderson Beach by Mark Benson - www.markbensonphotography.ca 

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