Recreation

Known as the friendly islands, the Penders are in fact two islands, north and south, which are separated by a canal and linked by a bridge. The surrounding sheltered waters abound with intertidal and marine life. The Gulf Islands are blessed with a temperate sub-mediterranean climate, mild winters and warm dry summers, allowing a wide variety of activities to be enjoyed year round. 

• Gulf Islands National Park Reserve                             
• Pender Island Parks Commission 
• 38 beach access points
• Bird watching 
• Boating
• Cycling
• Disc Golf
• Fishing
• Golfing
• Guided Seatours
• Hiking
• Island Hopping
• Kayaking
• Pender Island Charters 
• Swimming
• Tennis 
• Scooter and bicycle rentals are available at Otter Bay Marina
• Camping at Prior Centennial National Park and Port Browning Marina