Post on 12-Dec-2020
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A , C A N A D A
V I S I T O R G U I D E & M A P
I S L A N D
Whether arriving on Pender by
boat across the Salish Sea,
float plane, car, bicycle, or on
foot, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. In
fact the Penders are known as the “friendly
islands.” Locals will offer you a ride at one
of the many car stops or give you directions
to one of the great places to eat or stay while
visiting the islands. You can also hop on our
community bus which runs two to four days
a week depending on the time of year you
visit. Go to www.penderbus.org for more
information. Come for a day, a week or
a lifetime.
Pender is a safe, family-oriented community
of people committed to a healthy lifestyle
while preserving the environment.
FERRY SERVICE
BC Ferries offers at least two daily sailings from Tsawwassen on the Mainland and at least six a day from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Reservations are recommended on the Tsawwassen-Pender route. Visit www.bcferries.com
FLOAT PLANE SERVICE
Float plane service is available from Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle.
• Seair flies into Port Washington. Visit www.seairseaplanes.com• Harbour Air custom charters available. Visit www.harbourair.com• Kenmore Air custom charters available. Visit www.kenmoreair.com
CANADA CUSTOMS
Canada Customs is located at Bedwell Harbour and operates from May to September. Visitors arriving by boat or float plane from the U.S. can clear customs at this site. Visit www.cbsa.gc.ca
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pender Island Chamber of Commercee-mail: info@penderislandchamber.com
Please visit our website: www.PenderIslandChamber.comSee events page for community events listings
SALT SPRINGISLAND
SATURNAISLAND
GALIANOISLAND
MAYNEISLAND
SWARTZBAY
TSAWWASSEN
BOUNDARYBAY
SAN JUANISLANDS
(USA)
VANCOUVERTRAVEL TO PENDER
VICTORIA
VANCOUVERISLAND
Ferry
Ferry
SIDNEY
U.S.A.CANADA
SALISHSEA
PENDERISLAND
YVR
YYJ
Travel to Pender
Opportunities abound while visiting
the “Penders!” Together South and
North Pender offer miles of hiking
trails that lead to stunning views. With
33 ocean access points there’s a beach to
explore at every turn. Kayaking is a special
way to appreciate our coastline. You can
also enjoy other types of boating and fishing
excursions or sip an award-winning vintage
at our beautiful winery. Perhaps a round
of golf at our challenging course is a great
way to enjoy the fresh air or play an exciting
round of disc golf through the trees at our
world famous course near Magic Lake.
It’s free! When you’re done, cool off in a
fresh water lake or take a dip in the clean
ocean waters.
Shopping at the centrally located
Driftwood centre offers numerous unique
shops and services. A visit to the north end
takes you to Hope Bay and Port Washington
historic areas while Medicine Beach is a
While only a short distance from Vancouver
and even shorter from Victoria, you can
instantly relax in the peaceful beauty
of North and South Pender islands
which have so much to offer.
dNorth and
South Pender— the Penders
Two islands… countless treasures
Pender ISLAND— Naturally seductive from sunrise to sunset!
convenient stop for boaters and visitors
alike. Check out our weekly Farmer’s Market
each Saturday at the Community Hall and
stock up on fresh produce and baking then
tour the artisan’s stalls. There are also many
private galleries and road side stands you’ll
discover across the islands.
If it’s wildlife viewing you’re after then
head to Thieves Bay, a superb lookout spot
to observe the local Orca pods as they swim
by. Seals, otters and deer are common sights
and the bird watching is amazing!
We are a year-round destination with
an annual Fall Fair, concerts, the New
Year’s Eve Lantern Festival and our
popular museum at Roesland. Star-gazing
is spectacular without the distraction of
city lights. Pender is the perfect place to
appreciate nature with exhilarating outdoor
activities or choose pure relaxation in
one of the best climates in Canada!
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A , C A N A D A
V I S I T O R G U I D E & M A P
I S L A N D
Whether arriving on Pender by
boat across the Salish Sea,
float plane, car, bicycle, or on
foot, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. In
fact the Penders are known as the “friendly
islands.” Locals will offer you a ride at one
of the many car stops or give you directions
to one of the great places to eat or stay while
visiting the islands. You can also hop on our
community bus which runs two to four days
a week depending on the time of year you
visit. Go to www.penderbus.org for more
information. Come for a day, a week or
a lifetime.
Pender is a safe, family-oriented community
of people committed to a healthy lifestyle
while preserving the environment.
FERRY SERVICE
BC Ferries offers at least two daily sailings from Tsawwassen on the Mainland and at least six a day from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Reservations are recommended on the Tsawwassen-Pender route. Visit www.bcferries.com
FLOAT PLANE SERVICE
Float plane service is available from Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle.
• Seair flies into Port Washington. Visit www.seairseaplanes.com• Harbour Air custom charters available. Visit www.harbourair.com• Kenmore Air custom charters available. Visit www.kenmoreair.com
CANADA CUSTOMS
Canada Customs is located at Bedwell Harbour and operates from May to September. Visitors arriving by boat or float plane from the U.S. can clear customs at this site. Visit www.cbsa.gc.ca
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pender Island Chamber of Commercee-mail: info@penderislandchamber.com
Please visit our website: www.PenderIslandChamber.comSee events page for community events listings
SALT SPRINGISLAND
SATURNAISLAND
GALIANOISLAND
MAYNEISLAND
SWARTZBAY
TSAWWASSEN
BOUNDARYBAY
SAN JUANISLANDS
(USA)
VANCOUVERTRAVEL TO PENDER
VICTORIA
VANCOUVERISLAND
Ferry
Ferry
SIDNEY
U.S.A.CANADA
SALISHSEA
PENDERISLAND
YVR
YYJ
Travel to Pender
Opportunities abound while visiting
the “Penders!” Together South and
North Pender offer miles of hiking
trails that lead to stunning views. With
33 ocean access points there’s a beach to
explore at every turn. Kayaking is a special
way to appreciate our coastline. You can
also enjoy other types of boating and fishing
excursions or sip an award-winning vintage
at our beautiful winery. Perhaps a round
of golf at our challenging course is a great
way to enjoy the fresh air or play an exciting
round of disc golf through the trees at our
world famous course near Magic Lake.
It’s free! When you’re done, cool off in a
fresh water lake or take a dip in the clean
ocean waters.
Shopping at the centrally located
Driftwood centre offers numerous unique
shops and services. A visit to the north end
takes you to Hope Bay and Port Washington
historic areas while Medicine Beach is a
While only a short distance from Vancouver
and even shorter from Victoria, you can
instantly relax in the peaceful beauty
of North and South Pender islands
which have so much to offer.
dNorth and
South Pender— the Penders
Two islands… countless treasures
Pender ISLAND— Naturally seductive from sunrise to sunset!
convenient stop for boaters and visitors
alike. Check out our weekly Farmer’s Market
each Saturday at the Community Hall and
stock up on fresh produce and baking then
tour the artisan’s stalls. There are also many
private galleries and road side stands you’ll
discover across the islands.
If it’s wildlife viewing you’re after then
head to Thieves Bay, a superb lookout spot
to observe the local Orca pods as they swim
by. Seals, otters and deer are common sights
and the bird watching is amazing!
We are a year-round destination with
an annual Fall Fair, concerts, the New
Year’s Eve Lantern Festival and our
popular museum at Roesland. Star-gazing
is spectacular without the distraction of
city lights. Pender is the perfect place to
appreciate nature with exhilarating outdoor
activities or choose pure relaxation in
one of the best climates in Canada!
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
VISITOR GUIDE & MAP
ISLAND Whether arriving on Penderby
boat across the Salish Sea,
float plane, car, bicycle, or on
foot, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. In
fact the Penders are known as the “friendly
islands.”Locals will offer you a ride at one
of the many car stops or give you directions
to one of the great places to eat or stay while
visiting the islands. You can also hop on our
community bus which runs two to four days
a week depending on the time of year you
visit. Go to www.penderbus.org for more
information. Come for a day, a week or
a lifetime.
Pender is a safe, family-oriented community
of people committed to a healthy lifestyle
while preserving the environment.
FERRY SERVICE
BC Ferries offers at least two daily sailings from Tsawwassen on the Mainland and at least six a day from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Reservations are recommended on the Tsawwassen-Pender route. Visit www.bcferries.com
FLOAT PLANE SERVICE
Float plane service is available from Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle.
• Seair flies into Port Washington. Visit www.seairseaplanes.com• Harbour Air custom charters available. Visit www.harbourair.com• Kenmore Air custom charters available. Visit www.kenmoreair.com
CANADA CUSTOMS
Canada Customs is located at Bedwell Harbour and operates from May to September. Visitors arriving by boat or float plane from the U.S. can clear customs at this site. Visit www.cbsa.gc.ca
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pender Island Chamber of Commercee-mail: info@penderislandchamber.com
Please visit our website: www.PenderIslandChamber.comSee events page for community events listings
SALT SPRINGISLAND
SATURNAISLAND
GALIANOISLAND
MAYNEISLAND
SWARTZBAY
TSAWWASSEN
BOUNDARYBAY
SAN JUANISLANDS
(USA)
VANCOUVER TRAVEL TO PENDER
VICTORIA
VANCOUVERISLAND
Ferry
Ferry
SIDNEY
U.S.A. CANADA
SALISHSEA
PENDERISLAND
YVR
YYJ
Travel to Pender
Opportunities abound while visiting
the “Penders!” Together South and
North Pender offer miles of hiking
trails that lead to stunning views. With
33 ocean access points there’s a beach to
explore at every turn. Kayaking is a special
way to appreciate our coastline. You can
also enjoy other types of boating and fishing
excursions or sip an award-winning vintage
at our beautiful winery. Perhaps a round
of golf at our challenging course is a great
way to enjoy the fresh air or play an exciting
round of disc golf through the trees at our
world famous course near Magic Lake.
It’s free! When you’re done, cool off in a
fresh water lake or take a dip in the clean
ocean waters.
Shopping at the centrally located
Driftwood centre offers numerous unique
shops and services. A visit to the north end
takes you to Hope Bay and Port Washington
historic areas while Medicine Beach is a
While only a short distance from Vancouver
and even shorter from Victoria, you can
instantly relax in the peaceful beauty
of North and South Pender islands
which have so much to offer.
dNorth and
South Pender— the Penders
Two islands… countless treasures
Pender ISLAND— Naturally seductive from sunrise to sunset!
convenient stop for boaters and visitors
alike. Check out our weekly Farmer’s Market
each Saturday at the Community Hall and
stock up on fresh produce and baking then
tour the artisan’s stalls. There are also many
private galleries and road side stands you’ll
discover across the islands.
If it’s wildlife viewing you’re after then
head to Thieves Bay, a superb lookout spot
to observe the local Orca pods as they swim
by. Seals, otters and deer are common sights
and the bird watching is amazing!
We are a year-round destination with
an annual Fall Fair, concerts, the New
Year’s Eve Lantern Festival and our
popular museum at Roesland. Star-gazing
is spectacular without the distraction of
city lights. Pender is the perfect place to
appreciate nature with exhilarating outdoor
activities or choose pure relaxation in
one of the best climates in Canada!
B2 Be Squared Pender Island B&B
ART, THEATRE, & GALLERIES
Renaissance Studio250-629-3070huk@shaw.ca
BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS
Channels of Flow204-804-4487freedom@channelsofflow.comwww.channelsofflow.com
Mieke Truijen Physiotherapy Clinic250-629-9910www.miekephysio.com
Mobile/In-Clinic Registered Massage Therapy250-889-3923www.trurmt.com
Pender Island Health Care Societywww.penderislandhealth.ca
Pender Island Pharmacy Ltd.250-629-6555ATM
Poets Cove Resort, Spa, Restaurant & Marina888-512-7638 or 250-629-2100www.poetscove.com
Spirit-forces888-763-3394jesai@telus.net
BED & BREAKFASTS
B2 Be Squared Pender Island B&B250-682-3833besquaredpenderisland@gmail.comhb2besquaredpenderislandbb.ca
Gnomes Hollow B&B250-629-3844info@gnomeshollow.com www.gnomeshollow.com
Salmonberry Inn250-629-6774 or 604-761-6174www.salmonberryinn.ca
CATERING, EVENTS, & WEDDINGS
Gooding Cater Company250-951-6224dbgooding@yahoo.comwww.goodingcatercompany.com
Pender Island Cab Company250-629-2222www.penderislandcab.com
Pierre’s Fine Foods250-629-6464pipo@shaw.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Pender Br. 239250-629-3441www.penderislandrcl239.com
Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe250-629-6453vanillaleafbakerycafe@gmail.com
CIDERY, FARMS, VINEYARDS & WINERIES
Raven Rock Farmravenrockfarm.pender@gmail.comwww.ravenrockfarm.com
Sea Star Estate Farm and Vineyards250-629-6960 6621 Harbour Hill Driveseastarestate@gmail.com
Twin Island Cider778-792-9114info@twinislandcider.comwww.twinislandcider.com
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Pender Island Fire Rescue250-629-3321www.penderfire.ca
Pender Island Health Care Societywww.penderislandhealth.ca
Pender Island Public Library250-629-3722sgicl.bc.libraries@crd.bc.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Pender Br. 239250-629-3441www.penderislandrcl239.com
MARINAS
Otter Bay Marina Ltd.250-629-3579info@otterbaymarina.cawww.otterbaymarina.ca
Poets Cove Resort, Spa, Restaurant & Marina888-512-7638 or 250-629-2100www.poetscove.com
Port Browning Marina Resort250-629-3493www.portbrowning.com
REAL ESTATE
Charmaine Harris Coastal Life Realty Ltd. 250-629-9998www.coastalliferealty.ca
Dockside Realty250-629-3166 or 866-629-3166www.propertyonpender.com
PropertyGuys.com778-746-1778dcuthbert@propertyguys.com
Sheri Steeves250-222-0423sheri@docksiderealty.ca
RECREATION & CULTURE
Boat Nook Fishing ChartersText or call 250-216-4456Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats250-222-0015www.dogmermaid.com
Parks Canada, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve250-654-4000 or 866-944-1744www.pc.gc.ca/gulf
Pender Island Fishing Charters250-629-3671 or 250-217-3671mbaxendale5@gmail.com
Pender Island Golf & Country Club250-629-6659www.penderislandgolf.com
Pender Island Kayak Adventures250-629-6939 or 877-683-1746www.kayakpenderisland.com
Pender Islands Museumwww.penderislandmuseum.org
Salt Spring Adventure Company250-537-2764info@saltspringadventures.com
Saltwater Moon Charters250-629-6832 or 250-208-4952www.gulfislandsfishing.com
RENTALS
Arcadia By the Sea250-629-3221matt@arcadiabythesea.comarcadiabythesea.com
Ainslie Point Cottage250-629-3008www.ainsliepointcottage.com
Artwood Cottage250-629-6930www.woodandglass.ca
Breakaway Vacations877-778-6466www.breakawayvacations.com
Little Log Cabin250-629-6523www.littlelogcabin.ca
Logan’s Hideaway250-629-6179www.loganshideaway.com
Morning Moon: Oceanfront Guest Suite250-629-6579www.morningmoon.ca
Pender on the Bay250-419-3078 and 250-217-9557penderonthebay@shaw.ca
Pender Weekender B&B778-350-7373scott@penderweekender.comwww.penderweekender.com
Seadrift604-329-5471jlcromarty@gmail.comseadriftpenderisland.com
RESORTS, LODGES & INNS
Poets Cove Resort, Spa, Restaurant & Marina888-512-7638 or 250-629-2100www.poetscove.com
Salmonberry Inn250-629-6774 or 604-761-6174www.salmonberryinn.ca
WOODS on Pender 250-629-3353 or 1 800-550-0172www.woodsonpender.com
CAFÉS, RESTAURANTS & PUBS
Jo’s Place250-629-6033jothebartender@hotmail.comwww.josplacepender.com
Pender Chocolates250-501-6199chocolates@penderchocolates.com
Poets Cove Resort, Spa, Restaurant & Marina888-512-7638 or 250-629-2100www.poetscove.com
Port Browning Marina Resort250-629-3493www.portbrowning.com
Southridge Country Store250-629-2051hello@southridgestore.comwww.southridgeonpenderisland.com
WOODS on Pender Coffee + Kitchen Restaurant250-629-3353 or 1 800-550-0172www.woodsonpender.com
Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe250-629-6453vanillaleafbakerycafe@gmail.com
RETAIL
Hope Bay Store250-629-3166www.hopebaystore.com
Island Girls Eclectic Boutique250-572-3949islandgirlseclectic@gmail.com
Medicine Beach Liquor Store250-629-202410 AM to 10 PM – seven days/weekPender Island Home Building Centre250-629-34553338 Port Washington RoadPender Island Pharmacy Ltd.250-629-6555ATM
Pender Petals and Paws250-629-9950jpalko@shaw.capenderislandshopping.com/shops-and-services/pender-petals-and-paws-2
Southridge Country Store250-629-2051hello@southridgestore.comwww.southridgeonpenderisland.com
Talisman Books & Gallery Ltd.250-629-6944www.talismanbooks.ca
SERVICES
Braedon’s Big Dig’em Excavating & Trucking250-526-0104braedonsbigdiem@shaw.ca
Clem’s Plumbing, Heating & Gas250-629-6997penderplumber@gmail.com
Driftwood Auto & Marine Centre 250-629-3002 Driftwood Centredriftwoodauto@shaw.ca
Great Light LED250-634-3089qiu@greatlightled.comgreatlightled.com
Island Savings A DIVISION OF FIRST WEST CREDIT UNION250-629-6238 Driftwood Centre www.islandsavings.ca
Maxim Pest Solutions250-889-5575maximpestsolutions@gmail.com
Pender Courier250-889-0225 or 250-629-3366www.penderislandcourier.com
Pender Island Veterinary Clinic250-629-9909penderislandvet@gmail.com
Pender Island Waste Management250-629-6690 or 250-881-5648www.piwastemanagement.com
Robert Fenton Law Corporation250-629-6774rob@rflawoffice.ca
The CoastHR604-828-9353donna.murray@thecoasthr.comwww.thecoasthr.com
Virtual Wave Media250-539-0850www.virtualwavemedia.com
Western Financial Group250-629-3336 or 866-290-2529www.westernfinancialgroup.net
Yacht Associates International250-218-7220yai@telus.net
TRADES
Artisan Homes250-629-6606 or 250-727-5820www.artisanhomespenderisland.com
Blue Heron Painting250-629-6053Clem’s Plumbing, Heating & Gas250-629-6997penderplumber@gmail.com
Gulf Excavating Ltd.250-629-3258 firhill@gulfislands.com
Gulf Islands Deck & Rail250-629-3525 or 877-629-3525 gulfislandsdeck@shaw.ca
Island Glass Tek250-744-9160bcfconstructors@shaw.caislandglasstek.com
Island Gutters250-629-3525 or 877-629-1112 island.gutters@shaw.caIslandscapes–Landscaping Service250-629-6053www.islandscapes.ca
Island Legacy Construction Limited250-629-6002 or 250-516-3220islandlegacy@shaw.ca
Jamieson Electrical Solutions Ltd250-222-6453jamiesonelectric@shaw.ca
Shoreline Design250-858-9575www.shorelinedesign.ca
TRANSPORTATION
Community Buswww.penderbus.org www.movingaroundpender.ca
Pender Island Cab Company250-629-2222www.penderislandcab.com
Seair Seaplanes Ltd800-447-3247www.seairseaplanes.com
Emergency—dial 911Medical Clinic 250-629-3233RCMP Administration 250-629-6171Fire & Rescue Administration 250-629-3321Coast Guard, Marine & Aircraft Distress 1-800-567-5111 (Cell *311)
Pender Island
Car Stop Program: Pender Island is proud of its unique program providing rides for hikers and visitors without their own transport, who can wait at designated stops for a passing motorist to pick them up. Motorists arriving at North Pender on BC Ferries can put a green card on their dashboard indicating they’re willing to take foot passengers.
Design: Beacon Hill Communications Group Inc. Map Illustration: Soren Henrich Photography: Ewa Jarosinka, Derek Applegarth, and Ingrid Paulsen Photography