Roberts Creek pier at a glance
The Roberts Creek pier sits at the lower end of Roberts Creek Road, at 999 Roberts Creek Road. It has benches with a view across the Strait of Georgia, a parking area and picnic tables, and four toilets, two of them wheelchair accessible. The pier is a Sunshine Coast Regional District facility, and Roberts Creek belongs to the district's Electoral Area D.
Most visitors come for the evening light, a walk out onto the sand at low tide, or the mandala that the community paints here every year. If you are coming over from Vancouver, a day on the coast fits well with Vancouver tours and day trips, and the ferry crossing is covered on the getting there page.
Vancouver tours and Sunshine Coast day trips
Whale watching, sightseeing and day trips from Vancouver with live prices and availability, for the days around your time in Roberts Creek.
The Roberts Creek mandala
The mandala is the village's best-known tradition. Each year the community gathers at the pier to paint it. The painting usually takes place in late July, but the exact days change from year to year, so check local community notices before you plan a trip around it.
Creek Daze, the village festival, normally falls on the second Sunday in August. It starts with a parade that heads to the pier at 11:11 a.m., and a stage at the mandala carries the program through the day. Dates shift by year, so look up the current program before you travel.
On an ordinary day the pier is simpler: benches facing the Strait of Georgia and picnic tables nearby. That makes it a good place for the end of the afternoon, though a clear sunset is never guaranteed.
Roberts Creek beach and the low-tide sand bar
At low tide a sand bar becomes walkable and leads out to the beach. Do not count on a fixed beach width or on a dry connection for the whole day, because the water comes back. The pier is the village beach. It is not the same place as the Roberts Creek Provincial Park beach on Flume Road, which is a rocky stretch of shore a short drive away. See the Roberts Creek Provincial Park guide for that one.
Wear shoes you do not mind getting wet, keep an eye on the incoming water, and take children and dogs out only when you can see the way back. This page does not describe swimming conditions. Check local signs and the weather on the day.
Tides at Roberts Creek pier
Read the table for this beach, not for another one.
Use the Roberts Creek station
The Canadian Hydrographic Service publishes tide predictions for Roberts Creek as station 07824. They are forecasts, not a live gauge, so treat the times as a plan and look at the water too.
Do not borrow other tide times
Low water in Vancouver or at Skookumchuck Narrows is not low water here. Use the Roberts Creek table for the sand bar.
Heights are chart heights
The numbers in a tide table are heights on a chart, not the depth of water where you stand. Use them to compare low and high water, and leave a margin for the return walk.
Roberts Creek pier, the park beach and Cliff Gilker compared
Three separate places near the village, each with its own access.
| Place | Where | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Pier and mandala | Foot of Roberts Creek Road | Benches, parking, picnic tables, toilets, sand bar at low tide |
| Provincial Park beach | Flume Road | Rocky shore, no lifeguards, no marked swimming area |
| Cliff Gilker Park | 3110 Sunshine Coast Highway | About 7 km of forest trails, waterfalls and bridges, some bridges closed |
For most visitors, the pier is the right first stop, ideally an hour or two before sunset. Add the park beach if you want a quieter shore, and Cliff Gilker for a walk in the forest.
Getting to the pier
From Vancouver, take the BC Ferries sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, which takes 40 minutes. From Langdale you can drive, or take Sunshine Coast Transit route 1 toward Sechelt, which stops at the Roberts Creek Store. A single ride costs CAD 2 and a DayPASS costs CAD 4, with children up to 12 riding free (2026). The bus takes about 40 minutes from Langdale to the store, but trips differ, so check the current schedule.
The pier is in the village centre, at the bottom of Roberts Creek Road. Full ferry fares, check-in rules and parking at Horseshoe Bay are on the getting there page.
More around Roberts Creek
Pick the next stop.
Roberts Creek Provincial Park
Camping, fees and the rocky beach on Flume Road.
Hiking near Roberts Creek
Cliff Gilker Park and other trails, with closures to know about.
Horseshoe Bay to Langdale
Ferry fares, check-in and the bus to the village.
Weather and best time
Monthly temperatures and rain for planning your visit.
Roberts Creek pier: frequently asked questions
Where is the Roberts Creek pier?
At the lower end of Roberts Creek Road, address 999 Roberts Creek Road. It is the village beach, not the provincial park beach on Flume Road.
Are there toilets and parking?
Yes. There is a parking area, picnic tables and four toilets, two of them wheelchair accessible. Check signs on site for current parking rules.
When is the mandala painted?
It is an annual community event, usually held in late July. The days change each year, so check local community notices before you go.
Can I walk to the beach at low tide?
A sand bar leads out to the beach at low tide. How wide and how long it stays dry depends on the tide, so use the Roberts Creek tide table and watch the water.
Can I camp at the pier?
No. Camping is at Roberts Creek Provincial Park, about 2 km further along the highway from the day-use entrance. See the park page for fees and rules.
Is roberts-creek.com the official site of the pier or the village?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC Parks, BC Ferries, Destination BC or any tour operator.