Sechelt Solar Days

Join the District of Sechelt for a day of Solar Activities

The District of Sechelt is committed to the use and promotion of renewable energy, including solar energy. The area is blessed with natural conditions to sustain a healthy solar economy. The Solar Days event is a way for the District of Sechelt and its citizens and businesses demonstrate their desire to reduce energy costs, increase energy self sufficiency.
-Emanuel Machado
Manager of Sustainability Services and Special Projects
Sechelt, BC

Event Details

When: Saturday, May 29, 10am - 12pm
Where: Seaside Centre, 2-5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt BC
Planned activities: Public lecture at Seaside Centre, with a solar art display, solar systems display and demo of a solar installation(s) with tour.

Solar Open House Tour in Sechelt

Stop by SolarBC Project Manager Liz Kelly's house and take a look at her solar hot water system, installed earlier this year.

"I just had to walk the talk," says Liz of her motivation to install a system on her own home. "I could hardly live on the Coast and not take advantage of 2,400 hours of free sunshine we get every year."

Please note that there is no parking available so people are strongly encouraged to take a stroll around Trail Bay or cycle to the open house.

Liz Kelly, SolarBC Project Manager
5360 Sinku Drive, Sechelt
Open house site: Sat. May 29, 11am-3pm

Find Liz’s coordinates on our Solar Tours Google Map and find other open houses around the province during Solar Days.

About Sechelt

Sechelt is located on the Sunshine Coast, a temperate stretch of coastline that, while considered part of the BC mainland, is accessible only by vehicle ferry. The town sits on a narrow strip of land that separates the Sechelt Inlet from the Strait of Georgia. It is conveniently located at the geographic centre of what is referred to as the "Lower Sunshine Coast." Summers are warm and dry; winters are mild and moist. The town is best known for its vibrant artistic community, salmon fishing and ecotourism.

Sechelt is a picturesque coastal town with a laid-back, artsy character. Many arts-oriented festivals and events, including the famous and long-running Festival of the Written Arts, are held in and around the community throughout the year. Artists favour the area for its serenity and inspiring natural beauty. Provincial parks nearby number in the double digits - many are water access-only marine parks where you can spend hours without seeing a single soul. Terrestrial provincial parks offer a wide range of opportunities for recreation, including hiking, swimming, camping and backcountry skiing. The salmon fishing along the Sunshine Coast is legendary, as are the many beautiful sand and pebble beaches. For more info vist: www.district.sechelt.bc.ca