But under pressure from their community, the Sechelt's leaders said they needed more land.

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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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