North Pender Island & South Pender Island
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In 1903 a canal was dug at a narrow strip of land that for centuries was used as a portage in order to assist marine traffic.This canal severed Pender Island in 1/2 making what is known today as North Pender Island and South Pender Island. They were reconnected by a oneway bridge in 1956.
Pender Island is really North Pender and South Pender, they lie between Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia. They lie in the calm and picturesque waters located in the Strait of Georgia among the Southern Gulf Islands.
With the best climate in Canada and only 30.7 inches of rain a year and a sub-Mediterranean type climate Pender Island is the perfect place for getting married, or the family vacation. Whale watching, kayaking, golf and quite walks on the peaceful trials all enhance the family vacation.
Pender Island is known as the Island of Hidden coves and beaches. It has over 20 public ocean access to the beaches. Hamilton Beach and Mortimer Spit are just across the bridge on South Pender Island and offer swimming and picnic sites.
Mount Norman on South Pender is a more advanced climb to get to the view point, but well worth the effort. The Parks and Recreation Commission has opened more new beach accesses and have clearly marked the well maintained hiking trails that the novice or experienced hiker will more than enjoyy.
Local produce, arts and crafts can be purchased from the roadside stands that still are in existence along the quite country side roads. It's like stepping back in time.
BC Ferries provide scheduled service between Vancouver Island and its Swartz Bay terminal and the mainland from the Tsawwassen terminal. There is also Harbour Air seaplanes and Seair Seaplanes Ltd. Canada Customs is located at Bedwell Harbour and operates between May and September. Visitors arriving by plane and boat can clear customs at this site.
The Bed & Breakfast Inns along with the The Inn on Pender and Poet's Cove are the only accommodations on Pender Islands. You should confirm your reservation during the busy summer months. There is also limited camp sites available at the Provincial camp grounds.
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Hotels & motels on Pender Islands are limited. Vicky and Ken Hatton of Eatenton House Bed & Breakfast recommend reservations be made during the busy summer months. Go here to learn more about Pender Islands
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