Following the coastline to the west from Gibsons, Roberts Creek is worth a stop both for its nature and history.

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The Gibsons were able to afford this home because they bought a bank-owned foreclosure, which usually means a below-market price.

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The Gibsons were fortunate to be able to use LifeImage's service for their daughter: Their hospital doesn't use an image-sharing service.

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If you prefer to explore the area on two wheels, Off the Edge Adventure Sports is a family-run bike renting facility in the town of Sechelt, about 20km west of Gibsons.

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For a watery adventure, pick up a vessel at Sunshine Kayaking in Gibsons and drive 20km north to the Sechelt Inlet, from which you can paddle out to one of the off-shore islands, such as Poise Island.

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