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ACTIVITIES ON

THE PENDER ISLANDS

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The Penders are reached via Active Pass. It is approximately half way between Vancouver and Victoria and the most southern of the Gulf Islands. To get to the Pender Islands you must board BC Ferries. From Swartz Bay travel to Otter Bay on North Pender Island from Victoria or Vancouver. The trip length varies depending on the route you chose. The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is approximately 25 minutes north of the Victoria downtown. Travel time from Vancouver to Swartz bay is approximately 2 hours. The Penders have a good number of parks, beaches, marinas and natural areas. Find out why you should visit  The Penders!

You can also go by air from services in Victoria and Vancouver. A local seaplane company also does island runs. If you are on some of the Gulf Islands, you can reach Salt Spring Island by water taxi.

Golfing, Frisbee Golf, Playgrounds, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Tennis, Boating, Fishing, and more are available on the Penders.

Golf near Otter Bay, on Otter Bay Road- Pender Island Golf & Country Club -250 629 6659

Play Frisbee Golf at Magic Lake Estates

The 3 Marinas  Bedwell Harbour, Browning Harbour and Otter Bay have boating charters and related activities and there is a Canada Customs at Bedwell Harbour

Hiking at Mount Norman trailhead on South Pender

Camping at Prior Centennial Park, or walk-in sites at Beaumont Provincial Marine Park

Playgrounds at Pender Islands School, Thieves Bay, the ball park at Magic Lake, and at Shingle Bay.

Public Swimming at the wharf at the end of Magic Lake.

Mouat Point Kayaks 250 629 6767

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