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Hotels
Pender - The Total Getaway
There are two Pender islands: South and
North. Separated by a narrow canal, they are joined by a
bridge. From the canal you can see both Browning Harbour
and Bedwell Harbour, which have visitor facilities,
including moorings, motels, stores and restaurants. The
two islands stretch for 16 km (10 miles).
Miles of good beaches are found here, along with three
lakes, a 9-hole golf course and a frisbee golf course.
The islands can be toured by car, on a 45-kilometer (28
mile) drive. Don't be confused by the ever-changing names
on the main road, which takes you from south to north. On
the north island it's called Bedwell Harbour Rd., which
becomes Armdale Road. In the center of the north island
it changes to Canal Road and keeps that name on the south
island. The 40 miles of shoreline include many small bays
and beaches, mostly cobble.
The Pender Islands make a great place for a total
getaway -- where you can relax in a quiet waterside
setting for several days, or a week, or more. Exploring
the waters around the two islands, and the nearby islands
of the archipelago -- by canoe, kayak, sailboat, or
motorboat -- provides a very satisfying time.
How to Get There
The ferries land at Otter Bay. Port Washington
Road leads from this small, quiet community and heads to
join Bedwell Harbour Rd. and your drive to the southern
end of the island and on to the south island.
Tourist services are available at Driftwood
Centre, where there is a small shopping mall with a
cafe, grocery, liquor store and post office. While you're
here, be sure to visit Razor Point by taking Razor Point
Road to a public wharf beside a small beach.
After you cross the canal on to the south island, turn
on to Spalding Road which leads to Bedwell Harbour. There
is a resort and marina here, including a restaurant and
pub.
One of the most scenic spots on the islands is at
Gowlland Point, which has excellent views of the
San Juan Islands which lie just to the south of this
island chain.
Camping
Campsites are at Beaumont Provincial Marine
Park and at Prior Centennial Park. For
information, call the island Infocentre: (250) 629-6550.
Here is a selective
list of B&B inns and one resort on the two
Pender Islands.
The largest hotel on the island is
the Poet's Cove Resort (1-888-512-POET
(7638) or 250-629-2100) located at Bedwell
Harbour, in a secluded bay. The main lodge is a
historic arts and crafts building, and it is
accompanies by private cottages and two or
three-bedroom villas. The marina has 110
slips,and is an official Canadian port of entry.
The marina includes a market, plus a year-round
outdoor pool, hot tub, and a deck-with-a-view.
The resort is located at 9801 Spalding Road, on
South Pender Island.
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Eatenton House B&B Inn
4705 Scarff Road, RR#1
North Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1
(250) 629-8355 or toll free: 888-780-9994
Located on a quiet hilltop, within walking
distance of the beach, restaurants, and shops,
this B&B inn offers spectacular ocean and
mountain views. Visitors enjoy the guest sitting
room with fireplace, wingback chairs, and works
of art. The three units provide varied
accommodations. Other features of the inn
include an outdoor gazebo with hot tub, and a
deluxe breakfast with fresh baking and gourmet
coffee. You may wish to book private time in the
hot tub with-a-view.
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Fairview Haven
3716 Capstan Lane, R.R. 2, Pender Island
(250) 629-6121
Located on Boat Nook Cove, on North Pender
Island, Fairview Haven offers a unique vacation
place for families or groups of couples. It's a
large separate house, set in a beautiful garden
with 16,000 square feet of lawn area.The home
sleeps ten people, easily accommodating a family
or two, or three or four couples.Ocean views are
available from spacious decks, and from the
living room window-wall. Pender Island stores
and other services are nearby. The house may be
rented by the day (mid-week), by the weekend,
week, or month.
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Cliffside Inn and Retreat
(250-629-6691), at 4231 Armadale Rd. (for
adults) is in a wonderful setting with its own
beach plus a dining room, and breakfast is
included. ($$ to $$$)
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Pender Lodge (250-629-3221) has
rooms & cottages, a restaurant, lounge,
pool, and tennis. ($$ to $$$)
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Corbett House Bed and Breakfast
(250-629-6305) is 2 miles (3 km) from the ferry
landing on Corbett Road. This is a restored old
farmhouse with period rooms in an orchard
setting. ($$)
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The Inn On Pender (250-629-3353)
is a modern motel that has a few RV parking
spaces. At mid-island, it is closed December and
January. ($$)
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