Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast

• Life in a Rural Community
• Alicia Jinkerson
• LIBR 500
• abj_at_alumni.sfu.ca

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I wonder if the pines will miss me. I have
loved them. Emily Carr

• I recently moved to the Big City from Roberts
  Creek on the Sunshine Coast. Ive lived in the
  city before but a sense of place is important to
  me and at some point, the Creek became home to
  me, despite my initial resistance!

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Lately, I have been thinking about how blessed
Ive been to enjoy the best of both worlds over
the past few years . . .

pleasure in solitude, surrounded by breathtaking
beauty, and the ever present rhythm of the waves.
nights out on the town, theatre, concerts,
ceaseless activity, the hum of a vibrant city.
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Theres definitely some duality in my life. My
friends fall into two categories

• City girls
• live in North Vancouver
• all SFU graduates
• Country girls
• all lived in Roberts Creek
• all rode the yellow school bus in high school

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City Boyfriend
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Country Boyfriend

• Just joking!

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There are some things you just have to come to
Vancouver for

• Fundraiser Runs
• CIBC Run for the Cure
• Mountain Express Run for Leukemia
• Vancouver International Half-Marathon

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The ferry becomes a big part of your life
sometimes
Ferry line-ups and..
This is a picture taken on the top deck of the
ferry one evening. Occasionally, the captain will
make an announcement if a pod of whales is seen
and everyone will run onto the deck. I havent
seen any whales yet!
endless delays.
Link to Ferry Schedule
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Mollys Reach welcomes you on a tour of the
Sunshine Coast, through the eyes of a local
Many Canadians may have learned about my
community through a popular T.V. series, called
The Beachcombers. Mollys Reach was central to
the show.
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• Some things we enjoy

• Bonfires on the beach

• Tim Hortons

• Driving the winding road to the
• glowing pulp mill

• Evening fishing

Oh, dont forget MUD MASKS!
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Its easier to become involved in your community!
Sue Milne runs a therapeutic horseback riding
program for children with special needs in
Roberts Creek. I love helping her out when Im
home.
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When everyone comes home for the holidays, things
can get a little wild!
Night out at the Blackfish Pub during Christmas
break!
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Horses have been a big part of my life since
moving to the Coast.
Logan ponders the view on a crisp fall day.
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Exploring the Natural World

• The ocean is intrinsic to our lives.

From resource based industries to recreational
activities
This is the beach near my home.
Taking my cousin for a Zodiak ride in Porpoise
Bay.
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Everyone has a dog! Here is the most important
member of our household!
Kess came from the SPCA, she was brought in at 5
months of age when her owners realized she was
not a purebred Labrador! She weighs over 100
hundred pounds and despite appearances, she is
very active.
Ice Queen.
Lady of leisure.
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As much as I love the Coast I am really excited
about moving to the city!
Photo taken by Bart Kania