Located across the Strait of Georgia from the southeast corner of Vancouver Island, Halfmoon Bay is nestled on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. The area was originally inhabited by members of the Coast Salish First Nations, who thrived in its mild climate, enjoying plenty of fresh water, fish and the fertile land. Today a pretty village with funky shops, galleries and cafes sits among the trees, flanked by Coopers Green Park, a grassy expanse leading out to the water where divers often happen upon some of the largest octopuses in the world. Protected by Thormanby Island, Halfmoon Bay's calm waters are utilized by kayakers, sailors and boaters. For walkers and cyclists, Redrooffs Road is a 10 km (6 mi) ring along the coast, and those on two wheels can push their way into the nearby Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, where there are several bike-in campsites. Surrounding parks include Sargeant Bay Provincial Park Sechelt to spot soaring eagles and elusive owls, Simson Provincial Marine Park, which is accessible only by water and Spipiyus Provincial Park, one of the only spots on the island where hunting is allowed.