Pender Island
Water Taxi Schedules
Join us on June 20th & 21st
Thinking of bringing your bike on your island adventure? A dozen bikes fit on the boats between Hope Bay, Horton & Lyall Harbours (Pender - Mayne - Saturna). But, there is only capacity for 2 bicycles on each boat from Salt Spring/Galiano, so please email Chris at info@aqualink.ca to confirm there is room for your bike!
Land Transportation
Lightning Taxi will be providing free transportation from the Port Washington and Hope Bay docks to Pender Island’s major attractions. Pick-ups will generally occur within 30 minutes of your boat’s arrival. While you wait, feel free to explore the shops and sights in the dock area.
Port Browning Marina arrivals are encouraged to walk (10min) up to the Driftwood Centre or TEXT 250-589-6051 to request a ride.
To reserve your ride, simply TEXT 250-589-6051, or speak directly with your driver when you arrive.
Sunday Lightning Taxi schedule
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Events
Location: Pender Islands Elementary School
Start time: 10:30am
Register by June 13th!!
Pender Farmers Market
Sat 9:30am - 1 pm
Every island has its unique market flare. Visit Pender to experience its wide selection of locally grown produce and products such as flowers, fruits and veggies, and baked goods.
Live Music at the school
Sat 11am - 1pm
After the Run, Walk & Wheel for Wellness, make your way to the school and enjoy live music from Hal and the Harmonics.
Didn’t get a chance to register? No problem — drop by the school, grab a hot dog from the Lions Club, and learn more about the Wellness Fundraiser in support of the Pender Island Health Centre.
It’s a great way to celebrate community, enjoy local music, and support an important island cause.
Tasting Tour
Sat + Sun 12pm - 3 pm
Discover some of Pender’s most unique and flavourful local offerings on the Pender Island Tasting Tour. Visit Sea Star Winery, Bee Wild Distillery with its exciting line of vodkas, gin, and brandy, and Twin Island Cider for a true taste of the island. Try one or try them all!
Space may be limited, so plan ahead or connect when you arrive.
Text 250-589-6051 to book or arrange your tour once you’re on island.
Live Music at the Driftwood Centre
Sat 11am - 1pm
Stop by Driftwood Centre for live local music from Bill Heintz and a relaxed island atmosphere. Grab a tasty meal on the Copper Otter patio, enjoy the sunshine, and take in tunes from talented local musicians while you explore the heart of Pender Island.
Live Music at Hope Bay
Sun 11am - 2pm
Spend some time at beautiful Hope Bay and enjoy live music from Ben Beattie (11am - 12pm), Bill Heintz (12pm - 1:15pm), and Saturna musician Sheila McQueen (1:15pm - 2:15pm) while you wait for your water taxi or explore the shops and cafés. Visit the new coffee shop VIVA, stop in at Lorelei Café, and treat yourself to a delicious cheesecake from the Cheesecake Fridge, Pender Chocolates, Kim Pollard Gallery, Pender Island Conservancy and Studio B Collective!
It’s a perfect way to soak up the sounds, flavours, and seaside charm of Pender Island.
Special thanks to our Pender sponsors & supporters!
Pender Island Tasting Tours
Tasting Tour - Sunday from 12pm to 3pm
Get ready for an unforgettable island adventure with the Pender Island Tasting Tour — a celebration of craft, flavor, and discovery. Start at Pender Chocolates, where hand-crafted, small-batch truffles made with fresh local ingredients set the perfect tone. Then, be among the first to experience Bee Wild Distillery, Pender’s exciting new gem, where farm-harvested botanicals, honey, and apples are transformed into extraordinary vodkas and gins — capturing the wild beauty and spirit of the Southern Gulf Islands in every sip. Continue to Twin Island Cider, where heritage orchards and native yeasts bring depth and character to their celebrated ciders and perries. Finally, relax at the breath-taking Sea Star Winery, named one of Sip Magazine’s “9 Wineries to Visit Before You Die,” and enjoy a glass of their award-winning estate wine paired with a fresh, locally-sourced picnic lunch from Truss Farm Foods. New flavors, timeless landscapes — this is Pender at its very best.
Twin Island Cider
Sat / Sun 12 - 5pm
Makers of fine cider and perry fermented only with native yeasts—cider which communicates the land, the lost varieties and the stories of the place we live.
Sea Star Winery
Sat / Sun 12 - 5pm
Visitors to the winery are invited to take a bottle to an outdoor table where you can sip Sea Star’s delicious wine and take in a view of the surrounding forest and vineyard.
Bee Wild Distillery
TDI Hours - Sat/Sun 12-4pm
Experience the purity of farm-harvested botanicals, honey and apples distilled into exquisite spirits that embody true craftsmanship, using harvested rain water and farm-fresh honey.
Locations
Driftwood Centre
Copper Otter Bar & Grill
Sat/Sun 9am - 9pm
Classic breakfasts, lunches, and upscale dinner service in a sophisticated and elegant setting.
Vanilla Leaf Bakery
Sat/Sun 6:30am - 4:30 pm
The best quality, freshly baked goods on site from scratch daily! Enjoy scrumptious pastries, baked goods and delicious beverages.
Talisman Books
Sat 10am - 4 pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
Pender Island's source for books (new and used), pottery, gifts and original fine art!
Hope Bay
Pender Chocolates
Sat 10:30 am to 3pm
The place to go for a yummy treat. Hand crafted chocolates, coffee, espresso, tea, and more!
Kim Pollard Gallery
Wed-Sat 11-4pm
The Kim Pollard Studio/Gallery is located at Hope Bay in a beautiful corner of Pender Island, British Columbia. Within the Gallery you will discover exquisite artwork created by local artists as well as the original and diverse collection of paintings by Kim Pollard. The Gallery hours change seasonally so if you would like to visit during non-regular business hours, please feel free to reach out to arrange a one-on-one viewing.
Island Attractions
Pender Islands Conservancy
Sat / Sun 11 am to 3 pm
Stop by the shop at Hope Bay to peruse locally crafted items! All proceeds go towards protecting and restoring our natural environment.
Thieves Bay Park and Marina
Studio B Collective
Sat 10 am to 4 pm
Sun 11 am to 3 pm
An exciting collective. Retail & representing makers in all mediums including hair art. An eclectic paradise. Bring inspiration, find inspiration
Pender Island Legion Branch 239
Pender Pharmacy
Sat/Sun 10am - 4pm
Islnd Grl Collective Ltd.
Sat/Sun 11am- 4pm
Meat Draw Sat, 4pm - 6pm
The Royal Canadian Legion has been a cornerstone of community support since 1926, standing strong as one of the largest grassroots service organizations in the country. With a proud history of supporting veterans, seniors, and youth, the Legion continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s communities. Meat Draws Saturdays 4pm – 6pm
Pender Island Museum
Thieves Bay offers a scenic walk through the park and along the marina, leading out to a long spit with stunning ocean views. In the summer months, it’s one of the best spots to watch southern resident orcas as they pass by—an unforgettable experience in a truly beautiful setting.
World Class Disc Golf
Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm
20th Year Anniversary
We love sharing the stories that bring our rich island heritage to life. Our museum is in an historic house and features the stories of the people who have called these islands home since time immemorial.
Pender Island Parks & Recreation
Ask for a brochure
Artist Studios
Ask for a brochure
Pender Island Golf and Country Club
The Pender Island Golf Club is nestled in the valley just a stone’s throw away from Otter Bay and is one of British Columbia’s most beautiful nine hole public courses.
With four elevated tee boxes and expansive views of the shots that lie ahead, the course is deceptively challenging, yet accessible for all handicappers.
The course is open seven days a week, year round, weather permitting. The public is welcome to play as well as browse through a well stocked pro shop, and we welcome visiting tournaments, small and large.
Explore Pender Islands , on bicycle. Why? Check out this article for ideas for a perfect day, with overnight option and second day adventures. Click here for bicycle rental options & contacts.
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Pete Emery
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Plumper Sound
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Bill Heintz
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Our Relatives, the Islands
The Southern Gulf Islands have a rich and dense Indigenous history, which means each of the five islands have been spoken to or about in one or more language long before English or written letters existed.
Let us treat these islands as our relatives and learn about the places we live in or visit. The Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership has put together a list of place names in SENĆOŦEN and Hul’quimi’num.
Is where you’re standing right now on the list?