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Island in British Columbia, Canada
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Pender Island is a pastoral ocean paradise in Southern Gulf Islands, nestled between rugged Vancouver Island and British's Columbia's Sunshine Coast. You will enjoy the wide variety of activities on Pender Island, along with the offerings from local artists, artisans and businesses. Whether it be a delicious gourmet meal, the weekly Saturday Morning Farmers Market, hiking and camping in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) or some chill out time on the beach.
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Pender Island Museum
Wander through a historic cottage resort and learn about Pender Islands' history and lore. The original Roesland farmhouse, built in 1908, is now operated by the Pender Islands Museum Society.
Offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and picnicking.
Follow the Beaumont and Mount Norman trails to along the challenging upwards trek (climbing 244 metres) to the top of Mount Norman. Accessible by trailheads at Canal and Ainslie Point roads, Mount Norman features breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Gulf Islands.
One of the only natural freshwater lakes in the Southern Gulf Islands. Is accessible via the trailheads at either South Otter Bay or Galleon Bay Roads. The hike is less than a kilometre each way.
Breakfasts, salads, wraps, burgers ($15), dinners from $18.
classic beers and pub fare, and local organic products, locally caught seafood, and a few new micro brews.
Apr 1-Nov 1 only.
Part of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Prior Centennial is a vehicle accessible campground with 17 campsites available. Amenities offered at Prior Centennial include potable water, pit toilets and fire pits (seasonally available).
Grocery store, bakery cafe, liquor store, pharmacy, service station, post office, bank and specialty shops.
The Goldsmith Shop (custom jewellery, watches & batteries, +1 250-813-3321), Pender Chocolates (gourmet hand-made chocolates, +1 250-507-6199), Red Tree Gallery (artisan cooperative, +1 250-629-6800).
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