When can you vote, where do you go, and what should you bring?
With the Sunshine Coast’s local elections approaching, this guide brings those details together to help you plan.
General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026, with advance voting on Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14.
District of Sechelt
Sechelt voters will elect one mayor and six councillors, as well as school trustees.
Voting dates and places
Advance voting – October 7 and 14, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sechelt Municipal Hall, 5797 Cowrie Street
General Voting Day – October 17, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Davis Bay Elementary, 5078 Davis Bay Road
- Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre, 5604 Trail Avenue
- West Sechelt Elementary, 5609 Mason Road
What you need to vote
Bring two pieces of identification, including at least one with your signature. Your identification should establish your identity and residential address. If it does not show your address, you can make a solemn declaration of residency.
Eligible voters who are not on the voters list can register when voting. Mail voting is also available through an application to the District.
For eligibility, accepted identification, and mail ballot instructions, visit Sechelt’s election FAQ.
Town of Gibsons
Gibsons voters will elect one mayor and four councillors, alongside school trustees. There is also an assent vote concerning the Armours Beach Project.
Voting dates and places
Advance voting – October 7 and 14, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
General Voting Day – October 17, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
All three voting days take place at:
Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Room 219
700 Park Road
What you need to vote
Bring two pieces of identification establishing your identity and residence, with at least one showing your signature. If your identification does not show your address, you can make a solemn declaration of residency.
Eligible voters can register at the voting place on advance or general voting days.
Voting by mail? October 6 is the last day the Town will mail ballot packages. Applications and package pickup remain available until noon on October 16. The Town must receive completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. on October 17.
Visit Gibsons’ voter information page for applications and full instructions.
Sunshine Coast Regional District
SCRD voting locations depend on your electoral area. Check your area before heading out, particularly if your mailing address says Gibsons but your home is outside the Town’s boundaries. The SCRD elections page includes an address lookup.
Advance voting – October 7 and 14
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Area B: SCRD Administration Office, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt
- Areas D, E and F: SCRD Administration Office or Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Room 209, 700 Park Road
Note: SCRD voting uses Room 209; Town of Gibsons voting uses Room 219.
General Voting Day – October 17
| Electoral area | Voting place | Hours |
| B – Halfmoon Bay | Halfmoon Bay Community Hall, 8108 Northwood Road | 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. |
| D – Roberts Creek | Roberts Creek Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Road | 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. |
| E – Elphinstone | Frank West Hall, 1224 Chaster Road | 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. |
| F – West Howe Sound | Eric Cardinall Hall, 930 Chamberlin Road | 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. |
| F – Gambier Island | Gambier Island Community Hall, 721 Andy’s Bay Road | 9 a.m.- noon |
| F – Keats Island | Keats Camp, Pilot House | 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Area A — Egmont/Pender Harbour: no voting is required; both the director and school trustee positions were filled by acclamation.
Qualified Gambier Island Local Trust Area voters also have specific voting opportunities in West Vancouver. Consult the SCRD’s area-by-area voting guide for details.
What you need to vote
Bring two pieces of identification, at least one with your signature, establishing your identity and residence. Photo identification is not required. If you cannot document your address, you can make a solemn declaration of residency.
Eligible residents who are not on the voters list can register when voting. Non-resident property electors need additional documentation, including proof of ownership and, where applicable, written consent from other owners.
See the SCRD’s elector qualifications before voting.
Learn About the Candidates Before You Vote
SCCA’s environmental all-candidates meetings take place October 4–6, giving you a chance to compare candidates’ priorities and hear how they would approach environmental issues.
Visit our election engagement page for updates on candidate Q&A and information about All-Candidates meetings in your area.
Choose your voting day, check your location, and have your identification ready.
One fact to resolve before publishing: the SCRD voting guide lists an Area F director vote, while your earlier post says that director was acclaimed. I’ve avoided repeating either claim here; the voting locations above come from the official guide.