The Venice of the North!
Pender Harbour is called the "Venice of the North" because of the complex maze of waterways, inlets, protected harbours, rivers and lakes. The Harbour has the largest and best-protected anchorage in the Pacific Northwest. Explore Garden Bay, Oyster Bay, Gunboat Bay Hospital Bay, and many more, by kayak, sail, canoe or yacht.
Kayaking
- Kayak Rentals and lessons at Garden Bay in the summer months
- Alpha Outdoor Adventures
- Halfmoon Bay Kayaks
Boat Tours/Cruises
Fishing and Boat Charters
Dining
Golfing
- Pender Harbour Golf Club 604-883-9541
Hiking
- Skookumchuk Narrows, on your way to Egmont
- Pender Hill, in Garden Bay
- Mount Daniel, in Garden Bay
- Francis Point Marine Park, on Francis Peninsula
- Francis Point Provincial Marine Park is a new Sunshine Coast eco-attraction. This 80-hectare property is classified as a "very dry maritime sub-zone". The low elevation forest with diverse plants and shrubs is found only on the Eastern side of Vancouver Island and limited areas of the Sunshine Coast.
Horseback Riding
- Malaspina Ranch 604-883-1126
Scuba Diving
- Suncoast Diving and Water Sports 604-740-8006