Guidebook for Garden Bay
Sightseeing
A moderate 30 minute climb to the top of Pender Hill will reward you with spectacular views of the Harbour.
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Pender Hill
A moderate 30 minute climb to the top of Pender Hill will reward you with spectacular views of the Harbour.
A short walk up to the top of Orca Rd. will bring you to the trailhead for Daniel Point. Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, bald eagles and the occasional pod of orcas.
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Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca RdA short walk up to the top of Orca Rd. will bring you to the trailhead for Daniel Point. Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, bald eagles and the occasional pod of orcas.
A 10 minute walk to this fresh water, spring fed lake will tempt you to take a dip off of the many roadside docks for a swim in the warm waters.
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Hotel Lake
A 10 minute walk to this fresh water, spring fed lake will tempt you to take a dip off of the many roadside docks for a swim in the warm waters.
A beautiful place to push off from shore, whether by canoe or inflatable raft, you won't regret a day spent floating around the islands of Garden Bay Lake.
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Garden Bay Lake
A beautiful place to push off from shore, whether by canoe or inflatable raft, you won't regret a day spent floating around the islands of Garden Bay Lake.
Visit the world famous Skookumchuck and see the power of the tides as they rush through the narrows and push up giant waves of whitewater.
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Skookumchuck Narrows
Visit the world famous Skookumchuck and see the power of the tides as they rush through the narrows and push up giant waves of whitewater.
Hike the cliffs of Francis Point for a spectacular view of the ocean.
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Francis Point Provincial Park
Hike the cliffs of Francis Point for a spectacular view of the ocean.
Offering a number of displays, exhibits, programs and tours, the centre serves as the base for the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society and is open to the public.
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Iris Griffith Field Studies & Interpretive Centre
15200 Sunshine Coast HwyOffering a number of displays, exhibits, programs and tours, the centre serves as the base for the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society and is open to the public.
If you have the time while on the coast, take a trip to the northern half and visit the beautiful town of Powell River.
BC Ferries Earls Cove Terminal
16550 Sunshine Coast HwyIf you have the time while on the coast, take a trip to the northern half and visit the beautiful town of Powell River.
This is another great hike offering a moderate challenge and spectacular views.
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Mount Daniel
This is another great hike offering a moderate challenge and spectacular views.
Everything Else
A great nine hole golf course with challenging fairways in a beautiful setting.
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Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyA great nine hole golf course with challenging fairways in a beautiful setting.
The one and only gas station in Pender Harbour. It's also one of the stops for the Malaspina Coach Lines, a bus service that runs from Powell River to Vancouver.
Petro-Canada
13525 Sunshine Coast HwyThe one and only gas station in Pender Harbour. It's also one of the stops for the Malaspina Coach Lines, a bus service that runs from Powell River to Vancouver.
As guests of our rental are asked to pack out any garbage and recycling they make, it's helpful to know there is a landfill convenient.
Pender Harbour Landfill Site Road
Pender Harbour Landfill Site RoadAs guests of our rental are asked to pack out any garbage and recycling they make, it's helpful to know there is a landfill convenient.
Save a little from cold beer and wine or off sale prices. The government liquor store is located at the IGA plaza in Madeira Park.
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BC Liquor Stores
12887 Madeira Park RdSave a little from cold beer and wine or off sale prices. The government liquor store is located at the IGA plaza in Madeira Park.
Pender Harbour Doctors
5066 Francis Peninsula RdHopefully you never have to visit, but just in case...
Drinks & Nightlife
Head down for some pub grub and soak in the local flavour on their sun drenched patio.
Garden Bay Pub
4964 Lyons RdHead down for some pub grub and soak in the local flavour on their sun drenched patio.
Shopping
In a pinch for groceries, booze or miscellaneous items? Hit up John Henry's general store, only a five minute drive from the house.
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John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdIn a pinch for groceries, booze or miscellaneous items? Hit up John Henry's general store, only a five minute drive from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
This small, warm lake has a shallow and sandy beach that's well suited to families with small children. The painted turtles seem to love it here, too!
Katherine Lake Park
This small, warm lake has a shallow and sandy beach that's well suited to families with small children. The painted turtles seem to love it here, too!
This sandy beach is perfect for kids and adults alike and is pet friendly so bring the pooch!
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Dan Bosch Park
15555 Sunshine Coast HwyThis sandy beach is perfect for kids and adults alike and is pet friendly so bring the pooch!
Food Scene
Known for it's fine dining and excellent spa facilities, the Painted Boat is a great place to relax and unwind for an afternoon.
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Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon RdKnown for it's fine dining and excellent spa facilities, the Painted Boat is a great place to relax and unwind for an afternoon.
More than the best coffee in town, it's also a great place for casual breakfast or lunch and houses a gallery full of local arts and crafts.
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Euspiria Cafe
12904 Madeira Park RdMore than the best coffee in town, it's also a great place for casual breakfast or lunch and houses a gallery full of local arts and crafts.
The best homemade burgers on the coast. Great fish and chips and ice cream, too!
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Laverne's Grill
4326 Garden Bay RdThe best homemade burgers on the coast. Great fish and chips and ice cream, too!
Essentials
When you need to do a bigger shop for groceries and need more selection, head to the IGA in Madeira Park.
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IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdWhen you need to do a bigger shop for groceries and need more selection, head to the IGA in Madeira Park.
Need something for the BBQ? Oak Tree has the best butcher shop selection and their homemade sausages and baked goods are to die for.
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Oak Tree Market
12875 Madeira Park RdNeed something for the BBQ? Oak Tree has the best butcher shop selection and their homemade sausages and baked goods are to die for.