One of the friendliest of the Gulf Islands, Pender Island boasts numerous public beach accesses and a thriving local farmers’ market at its Community Hall on summer Saturdays. Active days here might include a round at the expertly maintained nine-hole golf course followed by a visit to Pender’s renowned disc golf park or walks along forested trails to cliff viewpoints. Enjoy the good life at the award-winning winery or any of a full compliment of resorts, cafés, bistros, bakery, pub, and the shops at Driftwood Centre, Medicine Beach and Hope Bay. Some 30 artist studios and galleries are dotted across the landscape. Kayak the shoreline, visit the public whale-watching area, hike the mountains, swim the lakes or relax in privacy.
Visit Southern Gulf Island Tourism to learn more.