Both North Pender Island and South Pender Island are wonderful places to visit and this downloadable brochure will help you explore the island while on the Tour des Iles.
the Pender Island Chamber of Commerce at penderislandchamber.com for visitor guides and event listings.
Where: The market is located at the Pender Islands Community Hall
When: Open Saturdays, 9:30am to 1:00pm, Easter through Thanksgiving
What’s so special about this market? Sponsored by the Pender Island Farmers’ Institute, the market brings together local farmers, craftspeople and food vendors to offer you Pender Island’s best wares: vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, pasture-raised lamb, local cider, baked goods, jams and jellies, sushi, plants, art, crafts, jewelry, music and snacks!
Sea Star Estate Farm and Vineyards
You are invited to explore our portfolio of wines crafted from grapes organically grown on our Pender and Saturna Island ocean-side vineyards.
When: Open 11am to 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Rooted on Pender Island. Naturally fermented ciders pressed from heirloom Pender Island Trees.
When: Open 11am to 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Ptarmigan Arts is a registered, charitable arts organization with a mandate to deliver community arts outreach programs. We have been in existence for over 25 years, and have a solid track record of coordinating and delivering successful, innovative and inspirational artistic workshops for our communities in areas such as music, theatre, dance and the visual arts.
Join us for Once Upon An Island, an intimate night of storytelling about Pender Island’s past told by Pender Island’s people.
When: Saturday, June 23rd @ 7pm, Community Hall
We welcome you to join us every Friday for soup luncheon with Live Music.
Suggested donation is $5.00 for an unlimited bowl of soup with bread or crackers.
We typically have a gluten free and a vegetarian option.
This is a partnership between the Pender Islands Health Care Society, Ptarmigan Arts and the Pender Island Community Hall.
Come to Pender Island’s Community cafe for coffee, tea and games!
Pender Island Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road
Step Back In Time at the Pender Islands Museum
Parks Canada once again joins the Pender Islands Museum Society for Tour des Îsles with the Step Back in Time event. Join hosts in historic costume for activities at the museum, located at the 110-year-old Roesland Resort. Or just relax on the porch, bring a picnic, and enjoy the scenery. Music Sponsored by Ptarmigan Arts.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cardboard Kayak Race
Join Pender Island Kayak Adventures as they host a cardboard kayak race. Yes, that is not a typo! Watch the craziness as budding boat designers attempt to get their cardboard boats around the race course.
If sitting in a soggy cardboard box doesn’t “float your boat”, there is the annual Chili Cookoff at 3:30 pm.
Where: Port Browning Harbour
When: Friday, June 22, 5:00 pm
Treasure Island Market
Join us for the first ever South Pender Island Treasure Island Market. There’ll be:
- Treasure Hunt
- Used items
- New items
- Arts
- Crafts
- Beverages
- Food
- Explore the History of the Church of the Good Shepherd
Where: Church of the Good Shephard, Spalding Road, near Poets Cove Resort
When: Sunday, June 24, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Contact: Mani (jewel@penderling.com)
The Ducks of Pender Island will compete in the next Penducky Derby.
Ducks go in water at 1:00pm so bridge will not be passable for about a half hour around that time. No vehicles will be allowed onto the spit that day so plan on taking the community bus, walking, or parking along Ainslie Point Road.
Where: Mortimer Spit on Pender Island
When: Sunday, June 24, noon – 2:00 pm
Free Store and Re-shop Gallery
The Free Store is chock full of a great selection of free stuff awaiting a second life: books, kitchen stuff, knickknacks, board games, garden pots, building hardware, and lots more. The Re-Shop Gallery features art, repurposed and refurbished items “up-cycled” by local artists and are available for a minimum suggested donation.
Where: Recycling Centre (near the Community Hall)
When: Friday June 22 & Saturday June 23 from 10:00 – 3:00
Nu-To-Yu Shopping Day
World famous secondhand shopping experience. Find a treasure trove of gently used clothing, accessories, books, toys, furniture, small appliances, strollers, bicycles, and other household goods. All proceeds are used to support community services and activities.
Where: Auchterlonie Centre (near the Community Hall)
When: Friday June 22 & Saturday June 23 from 10:00 – 4:00
Film: Indian Horse
Follow the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism. $5
Where: Community Hall
When: Friday June 22 starting at 7:30
Friday Night Dinner at the Legion
Thai Fish Cakes, Green Thai Curry Chicken with Jasmine rice. Dessert: Coconut Panna Cotta with Lime Curd. For vegetarian option please contact Becky. 72 hours in advance at 250-951-6224. Tickets $18 at the Legion, Talisman or online below
Where: Legion (near the Ferry)
When: Friday June 22 starting at 6:00
Film: Caddyshack
Danny Noonan, a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member. Doors open 6:45, film 7:30, $5
Where: Kraken Theatre at Hope Bay
When: Friday June 22 starting at 7:30
Film: Ready Player One
When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. $5
Where: Community Hall
When: Sunday June 24 starting at 2:00
Native Plant Propagation for the Home Gardener
Rob Underhill from the Mayne Island Land Conservancy will talk about easy to follow steps for native plant propagation, followed by a led walk to identify native plants. $5
Where: Kraken Studio at Hope Bay
When: Sunday June 24 starting at 1:30
Studio Row Artist Gallery Tour in Magic Lake
A self-directed walking tour between Galleon Way and Port Road (just past the Disc Park).
Where: Magic Lake
When: Friday June 22, Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24 from 10:00 – 3:00
RENAISSANCE STUDIO
Featuring exclusive handmade designer jewelry, antiques, fine art, collectibles, and handmade rugs.
Where: Historic Hope Bay (near Southridge Farm Store)
When: Friday June 22, Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24 from 11:00 – 4:00
One of B.C.’s most beautiful 9 hole public golf courses. This Gulf Island Jewel offers four elevated tee boxes and affords expansive views of the challenging golf shots that lie ahead. The course is deceptively challenging, with 6 separate tees for the back nine, yet it is a great recreation destination course for all handicappers.
Where: Port Washington (near the Ferry)
When: Friday June 22, Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24 from 8:00 – 6:00
Open Acoustic Jam
Bring a banjo, bongo or spoons and play along, or just listen in and enjoy the slow life.
Where: Slow Coast Café (Medicine Beach)
When: Sunday June 24 from 1:00 – 3:00
Pender Island Disc Golf
The course features 27 holes, with the original nine holes (now the front nine) having tone poles, and the middle and back nines having chain baskets. The course, with its many trees and rugged landscape is one of the Most Unique Disc Golf Courses in the World!
Where: Magic Lake
When: Daily from sunrise to sunset
Dining
Bridgemans Bistro – at Browning Harbour, 5 – 8 (Fri) & 9 – 8 (Sat, Sun)
Port Browning Pub – at Browning Harbour, 11 – 9 (Fri, Sat) & 11 – 9 (Sun)
Aurora – at Poets Cove, 8 – 11 & 5:30 – 8:30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Moorings Café – at Poets Cove, 7:30 – 5 (Fri, Sat) & 7:30 – 2:45 (Sun)
Syrens Bistro & Lounge – at Poets Cove, 12 – 9 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Jo’s Place – at the Driftwood Centre, 8 – 2 & 5-8 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Vanilla Leaf Café – at the Driftwood Centre, 7 – 5 (Fri, Sat) & 9:30 – 6:30 (Sun)
Tru Value Deli – at the Driftwood Centre, 8:30 – 8:30 (Fri, Sat) & 9:30 – 6:30 (Sun)
Clubhouse Café – at the Golf Course, 8 – 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Community Gathering Soup lunch – at the Community Hall, 12 – 1 (Fri)
Coffee & Kitchen – at Woods on Pender, 5 – 9 (Fri), 9 – 2 & 5 – 9 (Sat, Sun)
Legion Dinner 6 – 8 (Fri)
Otter Bay Marina Café 8 – 6 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Penderosa Pizza – at Medicine Beach Market 12 – 10pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Island Time food truck – at Seastar Vineyards, 11 – 4 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Slow Coast Cafe – at Medicine Beach Market, 7:30 – 4 (Fri) & 8:30 – 4:00 (Sat, Sun)
Southridge Farms Store – at Hope Bay, 9:30 – 5:30 (Fri, Sat), 11:00 – 5:00 (Sun)
The Stand – at the Ferry Terminal, 6:30 – 3:30 (Fri) & 8 – 5:30 (Sat, Sun)
Poets Cove Resort and Spa
Information Station and Activity Hub
Arrive by plane, land or water shuttle, Poets cove Resort is a secluded oasis for rest, relaxation and refreshment. Explore the docks, beach, pools and village like ambiance, then stop in at one of the restaurants for excellent dining. Keep your eyes peeled for some special events and activities or rent a kayak and explore the coastline.
Where: Poets Cove Resort and Spa
When: Daily
Port Browning Marina
Information Station and Activity Hub
Arrive by foot, land or water shuttle, Browning Harbour is a hub for local get togethers and fun. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Pender Island, you can eat, explore the docks, beach, swim in the pool, play disc golf. Keep your eyes peeled for some special events and activities or rent a kayak and explore the coastline.
Where: Port Browning Marina
When: Daily
Driftwood Mall
Information Station and Activity Hub
Stroll the shops, stop for an ice cream, picnic while listening to local live music, watch as the swallows and eagles glide overhead. Keep your eyes peeled for some special events and activities or rent a scooter and explore the island.
Where: Driftwood Centre (a short walk from Port Browning Marina)
When: Daily
SEA/ LAND RELAY
followed by a BBQ
Disc golf, archery, running, canoeing, swimming, hiking and cycling. Teams of 8-10 must include at least 2 children (8 and under) and at least one adult over 50! Points for best costumes, best cheer, most enthusiasm… If you don’t have a team, come anyway and you will be matched up. Or come and just enjoy bocce, disc golf, frenzyball, games, or stroll. BBQ and music (by donation) to follow!
Where: Hope Bay Bible Camp
When: Sunday June 24 from 3:00 – 7:00
Arrive by land shuttle or BC Ferries. Explore the dock, beach, pools and village like ambiance. Rent a kayak and explore the coastline or a scooter to explore the land.
Where: Otter Bay (near the Ferry terminal)
When: Daily
Badminton
Bring your racquet, shoes and get ready to have fun with the locals
Where: Pender Island School
When: Sunday June 24 10:00 – 12:00
Soccer
Bring your shoes and get ready to have fun with the locals
Where: Pender Island School
When: Friday June 22 5:30 – 7:30
Where: Port Browning Harbour
When:Friday June 22, 10:00 – 11:00 or 12:00 – 1:00 or 2:00 – 3:00
Sunday June 24, 10:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 1:00, 2:00 – 3:00
Price: $25, includes Instructor, gear and wetsuit.
SUP with your PUP! Paddleboard with your pooch!
Where: Port Browning Harbour
When: Saturday June 23, 10:00 – 12:00
Sunday June 24, 1:00 – 3:00
Price: $25, includes instructor, gear, wetsuit, doggie pfd.
Solstice Sunset SUP Paddleboard into the sunset!
Where: Port Browning Harbour
When: Saturday June 23, 6:00 – 8:30
Price: $50
Pender Fire Rescue Training Facility Open House
Tour this fantastic new regional training site, learn how we deliver internationally accredited professional training to our island volunteer firefighters and what professional accredited training means to your family if you call for help.
Where: Station 1 (across from the Community Hall)
When: Saturday June 23, 10:00 – 1:00
A donation-at-the-door event, this evening will be a casual, but highly entertaining night of storytelling with Pender Island community members telling the sometimes funny, sometimes surprising, always heartwarming stories of Pender’s past. Hosted by Leon Willey.
Where: Community Hall
When: Saturday June 23, 7:00 PM
Hiking Trails
Pender is blessed with numerous trails and ocean access points. While most of the trails are quite short there are a few that will give you an excellent workout such as Mt. Norman, Mt. Menzies and the Heart trail. Many trails can be found all along the bus and shuttle routes. A trail map and guide can be found here.
Accommodations
Poets Cove Resort Marina and Spa
1-888-512-7638
Bed and Breakfasts
250-999-6371
Port Browning Marina and Camping
250-629-3493
Parks Canada Camping
1-877-737-3783
Otter Bay Marina
250-629-3579
Woods on Pender
250-629-3353
Transportation
Tour des Iles Festival shuttles
Shuttles will take you to and between the Winery, Cidery, Museum, Community Hall, Disc Golf, Golf, many hikes and to the Information Stations/ Activity Hubs at Poets Cove, Browning Harbour and the Driftwood Centre.
Pender Island Community Bus
The schedule can be found here.
Taxi
Pender Island Cab – call 1-250-629-2222 to book or online.
Scooter Rentals
Driftwood Auto (Driftwood Mall) – call 250-629-3002
Otter Bay (near the ferry) – call 250-629-3579
Electric Bike Rentals
Pender Island Kayak (Browning Harbour) book online
Car Stops
An island way to get around and meet new friends or catch up with old friends. Find the car stop map here.
