Сечелт қаласының демографиясы мен табиғаты

Town on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sechelt had a population of 10,847 living in 5,128 of its 5,738 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 10,216. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

+ Panethnic groups in the District of Sechelt (2001−2021)Panethnicgroup2021201120062001Pop. (Population)% (percentage)Pop. (Population)% (percentage)Pop. (Population)% (percentage)Pop. (Population)% (percentage)Pop. (Population)% (percentage) European 8,805 82.99 8,500 84.92 8,345 91.65 7,665 92.02 7,290 94.68 Indigenous 525 4.95 605 6.04 330 3.62 280 3.36 240 3.12 Southeast Asian 455 4.29 315 3.15 245 2.69 95 1.14 35 0.45 East Asian 355 3.35 325 3.25 130 1.43 115 1.38 80 1.04 South Asian 250 2.36 110 1.10 25 0.27 10 0.12 15 0.19 Middle Eastern 80 0.75 25 0.25 0 0.00 40 0.48 0 0.00 African 70 0.66 30 0.30 0 0.00 55 0.66 35 0.45 Latin American 45 0.42 25 0.25 0 0.00 60 0.72 0 0.00 Other/Multiracial 95 0.90 85 0.85 0 0.00 30 0.36 10 0.13 Total responses 10,610 97.82 10,010 97.98 9,105 98.00 8,330 98.53 7,700 99.04 Total population 10,847 100.00 10,216 100.00 9,291 100.00 8,454 100.00 7,775 100.00

Like other parts of the Sunshine Coast, Sechelt is known for its natural beauty, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities that include kayaking, diving, snowshoeing and skiing, hiking and backpacking, camping and mountain biking. There is an 18 hole public golf course, and a number of small marinas are available around Sechelt Inlet. Sechelt has several municipal parks, and larger provincial parks are nearby. Auto enthusiasts come from around the Pacific Northwest for Sechelt's annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run, and the "Show and Shine" held in conjunction with the August drag races at Sechelt Airport.

The Hidden Groves area of old growth forest adjoins the Sandy Hook neighbourhood, 6 km (4 miles) from downtown Sechelt and 2 km (1¼ miles) from Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. It has trails for walkers and hikers of various abilities, from easy walks of around 15 minutes to more strenuous treks of 3 or 4 kilometres (about 2 miles). A wheelchair accessible trail of 480 metres (525 yards) into the Ancient Grove area is also suitable for people with walkers, strollers, and those not so fit. A second 400 metre (yard) accessibility trail loops from the entrance kiosk through pristine forest and back. The entrance kiosk features a large map of the trails. All trails are well marked and maintained. There are signs at all intersections with directions, maps and guides. The Groves includes giant ancient trees, maple wetland, and rocky promontories with views of Vancouver Island and Sechelt Inlet. There is parking at the entrance to the trails. It is a legal off leash area for dogs. The Sechelt Heritage Forest portion of the Groves is a protected interpretive forest as designated by the Province. Hidden Grove is currently part of the BC Forest and under a special tenure to the Sechelt Community Forest, which has declared the Grove a special high priority recreational area and mandated it shall not be logged. Volunteers provide daily maintenance.

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is some 4 km (2½ miles) north of downtown Sechelt, on the east side of Sechelt Inlet. It is characterized by second growth forest, open grassy areas and sandy beaches.

The School District 46 Sunshine Coast operates public schools in the region. The Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie Britannique operates two Francophone schools in that city: the école du Pacifique primary school and école secondaire Chatelech.