Guidebook for Garden Bay
Parks & Nature
10-minute drive, BEST LAKE FOR SMALL CHILDREN; warmer than Garden Bay or Hotel Lakes and it’s off the road so children can play by the lake. GOOD SWIMMING
This picturesque lake is a popular swimming spot, particularly for children, as this lake is usually the warmest in the area.
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Katherine Lake Park and Campground
4955 Garden Bay Rd10-minute drive, BEST LAKE FOR SMALL CHILDREN; warmer than Garden Bay or Hotel Lakes and it’s off the road so children can play by the lake. GOOD SWIMMING
This picturesque lake is a popular swimming spot, particularly for children, as this lake is usually the warmest in the area.
Garden Bay Lake is our pristine community water supply that is also a great place to swim off of the T-dock. No Boats!
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Garden Bay Lake
Garden Bay Lake is our pristine community water supply that is also a great place to swim off of the T-dock. No Boats!
This small park has a sunny, grassy meadow, suitable for picnics, next to the salmon wintering pond. The trail hugs the bank of Anderson Creek which is perhaps one of the most productive salmon creeks on the Sunshine Coast. Best times for viewing the spawning salmon (chum & coho) are from late September to late December. This damp gully has a verdant growth of moss, fern covered rock bluffs, and huge moss-draped Big Leaf Maples.
John Daly Park
5930 Roosen Road, Garden Bay Roosen RdThis small park has a sunny, grassy meadow, suitable for picnics, next to the salmon wintering pond. The trail hugs the bank of Anderson Creek which is perhaps one of the most productive salmon creeks on the Sunshine Coast. Best times for viewing the spawning salmon (chum & coho) are from late September to late December. This damp gully has a verdant growth of moss, fern covered rock bluffs, and huge moss-draped Big Leaf Maples.
Very nice interpretive centre. Nice for families
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Iris Griffith Field Studies & Interpretive Centre
15200 Sunshine Coast HwyVery nice interpretive centre. Nice for families
About 40 minutes to drive there and then an hour (at least) to hike to the rapids but definitely worth seeing if you have the time and energy. Be sure to check the tide tables so that you go when the rapids are large or extra large! http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/skook_narrows/ AND WHILE YOU ARE VISITING SKOOKUMCHUCK, CHECK OUT Egmont Heritage Centre
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdAbout 40 minutes to drive there and then an hour (at least) to hike to the rapids but definitely worth seeing if you have the time and energy. Be sure to check the tide tables so that you go when the rapids are large or extra large! http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/skook_narrows/ AND WHILE YOU ARE VISITING SKOOKUMCHUCK, CHECK OUT Egmont Heritage Centre
Francis Point Provincial Park
worth seeing on a nice day
300 steps from your suite: walk down the driveway, turn left and walk down Godkin, continue onto the cult-de-sac (Orca Road). You’ll see a sign for Daniel Point Park. There is a fairly steep trail with stone steps. Step down with care and you will be rewarded with a 3.6-acre peninsula park: walk to the very end of it and right down to the sea. If it’s windy on one side, try the other; there are many seaside places to hang out here. This is probably one of the quietest and most beautiful parks you will find on the Coast. There are no facilities available here, so a very nature-oriented experience. Lowtide offers tide pools on the rocks to explore and pink starfish; seals frequently hang out just offshore and eagles soar overhead (when in season).
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Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca Rd300 steps from your suite: walk down the driveway, turn left and walk down Godkin, continue onto the cult-de-sac (Orca Road). You’ll see a sign for Daniel Point Park. There is a fairly steep trail with stone steps. Step down with care and you will be rewarded with a 3.6-acre peninsula park: walk to the very end of it and right down to the sea. If it’s windy on one side, try the other; there are many seaside places to hang out here. This is probably one of the quietest and most beautiful parks you will find on the Coast. There are no facilities available here, so a very nature-oriented experience. Lowtide offers tide pools on the rocks to explore and pink starfish; seals frequently hang out just offshore and eagles soar overhead (when in season).
Hotel Lake is a great place for a quick dip! Warmer than Garden Bay Lake. Typical local Pender Harbour swimming hole.
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Hotel Lake
Hotel Lake is a great place for a quick dip! Warmer than Garden Bay Lake. Typical local Pender Harbour swimming hole.
Best view in the Pender Harbour area. Steep hike but only 30 minutes and worth the effort. Take a picnic for the view at the top, you'll want to spend some time there. Keep an eye on kids or dogs at the top; some very steep edges.
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Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview DrBest view in the Pender Harbour area. Steep hike but only 30 minutes and worth the effort. Take a picnic for the view at the top, you'll want to spend some time there. Keep an eye on kids or dogs at the top; some very steep edges.
The trail starts just of Highway 101 and winds itself up the mountain. Takes a good hour or more, as the trail is steep, covered with rock outcroppings, roots and loose gravel or shale. A good work out! There are two areas with panoramic vistas.
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Mount Daniel Peak Trail Head/Parking
5223 Garden Bay RdThe trail starts just of Highway 101 and winds itself up the mountain. Takes a good hour or more, as the trail is steep, covered with rock outcroppings, roots and loose gravel or shale. A good work out! There are two areas with panoramic vistas.
Local fresh water swimming spot. Hotel Lake is warmer than Garden Bay Lake especially in early summer
4350 Irvines Landing Rd
4350 Irvines Landing RoadLocal fresh water swimming spot. Hotel Lake is warmer than Garden Bay Lake especially in early summer
13354 Lee Rd
13354 Lee RoadGreat beach combing and wave watching!
13480 Godkin Rd
13480 Godkin RoadEagle Reserve. Very active healthy community of Bald Eagles!
Lovely 20-minute trail by the sea and through the forest, suitable for families with small children. Pet-friendly park (on a leash). A couple of picnic tables by the ocean, or grab a spot near the sea to have lunch and enjoy the view. Outhouse toilets.
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Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park
5220 Claydon RdLovely 20-minute trail by the sea and through the forest, suitable for families with small children. Pet-friendly park (on a leash). A couple of picnic tables by the ocean, or grab a spot near the sea to have lunch and enjoy the view. Outhouse toilets.
A beautiful little waterfront park that looks across the Strait of Georgia. This park features a sandy beach that gently slopes into the ocean which is great for intertidal exploration.
Location: Turn left off Hwy 101 at Francis Peninsula Road. Head west for approximately 2.5 kms. Turn south on Warnock Road, follow to Davis Road, turn left. Follow Davis Road to Baker Road.
Area: 12.35 hectares (5 acres)
Amenities: A short forested wheelchair accessible trail that leads to a small swimming beach and picnic site. Parking is at the top of the woodland trail that leads to the beach.
12499 Baker Rd
12499 Baker RoadA beautiful little waterfront park that looks across the Strait of Georgia. This park features a sandy beach that gently slopes into the ocean which is great for intertidal exploration.
Location: Turn left off Hwy 101 at Francis Peninsula Road. Head west for approximately 2.5 kms. Turn south on Warnock Road, follow to Davis Road, turn left. Follow Davis Road to Baker Road.
Area: 12.35 hectares (5 acres)
Amenities: A short forested wheelchair accessible trail that leads to a small swimming beach and picnic site. Parking is at the top of the woodland trail that leads to the beach.
Essentials
Great selection with deli and bakery. Open to 7 pm fall through the spring, 8 pm in summer.
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IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdGreat selection with deli and bakery. Open to 7 pm fall through the spring, 8 pm in summer.
Pender Harbour & District Health Centre
5066 Francis Peninsula RdDoctor, dentist, nurses, lab.
Food Scene
The Triple B’s Burger Shack (a trailer across from the IGA) doesn’t look like much but the food is made from the Oak Tree Market meats and the burgers are known to be excellent.
12901 Madeira Park Rd
12901 Madeira Park RoadThe Triple B’s Burger Shack (a trailer across from the IGA) doesn’t look like much but the food is made from the Oak Tree Market meats and the burgers are known to be excellent.
DECENT FOOD, BRAND-NEW BUILDING REPLACES THE OLD ONE THAT BURNT DOWN TWO YEARS AGO
penderharbourhotel.com
12671 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sunshine Coast A BC V0N 2H0 ·604-883-9013
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Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyDECENT FOOD, BRAND-NEW BUILDING REPLACES THE OLD ONE THAT BURNT DOWN TWO YEARS AGO
penderharbourhotel.com
12671 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sunshine Coast A BC V0N 2H0 ·604-883-9013
Nice place to sit near the Oceanside on their deck but the food is not as good as Laverne’s.
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Garden Bay Hotel Marina Pub
4958 Lyons RdNice place to sit near the Oceanside on their deck but the food is not as good as Laverne’s.
John Henry's general store has a liquor agency, small grocery store, chandlery and restaurant with a nice patio. Great spot for a summer meal.
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John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdJohn Henry's general store has a liquor agency, small grocery store, chandlery and restaurant with a nice patio. Great spot for a summer meal.
(open seasonally); great for big breakfasts, burgers or really good fish and chips! (Also ice cream): http://www.lavernesgrill.com/menu/ (Usually a 30+ minute wait for food, but you can wander down to the dock while she cooks. (PS: don’t show up right before closing; best to arrive an hour before closing at least :) TUESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS 9 AM TO 7 PM, AND MONDAYS FROM 11 AM TO 2:30 PM.
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Laverne's Grill
4326 Garden Bay Rd(open seasonally); great for big breakfasts, burgers or really good fish and chips! (Also ice cream): http://www.lavernesgrill.com/menu/ (Usually a 30+ minute wait for food, but you can wander down to the dock while she cooks. (PS: don’t show up right before closing; best to arrive an hour before closing at least :) TUESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS 9 AM TO 7 PM, AND MONDAYS FROM 11 AM TO 2:30 PM.
La Trattoria Italiana is a very popular restaurant with our guests. Rustic and romantic. We suggest a lakeside table on the patio if weather allows! Call first for reservations and to ensure the (seasonal) restaurant is open.
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Ruby Lake Restaurant
15426 Sunshine Coast HwyLa Trattoria Italiana is a very popular restaurant with our guests. Rustic and romantic. We suggest a lakeside table on the patio if weather allows! Call first for reservations and to ensure the (seasonal) restaurant is open.
Sightseeing
Sunshine Coast Resort: Boat rentals, kayak/canoe rentals, charters & tours12695 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BChttp://www.sunshinecoast-resort.com/Email: vacation@sunshinecoast-resort.comPhone: 604-883-9177, Toll Free 1.888.883.9177
Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel & Marina
12695 Sunshine Coast HwySunshine Coast Resort: Boat rentals, kayak/canoe rentals, charters & tours12695 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BChttp://www.sunshinecoast-resort.com/Email: vacation@sunshinecoast-resort.comPhone: 604-883-9177, Toll Free 1.888.883.9177
Pender Harbour Resort and Marina: Kayak & boat rentals4686 Sinclair Bay Rd., Garden Bayhttp://www.phrm.ca/Email: info@phrm.caPhone: 604-883-2424 or 604-741-1902
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Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
4686 Sinclair Bay RdPender Harbour Resort and Marina: Kayak & boat rentals4686 Sinclair Bay Rd., Garden Bayhttp://www.phrm.ca/Email: info@phrm.caPhone: 604-883-2424 or 604-741-1902
Gulf Rascal Charters: Fishing charters, seafood (spot prawns), water taxi, boat tours6088 Garden Bay Road, Garden Bayhttp://gulfrascalcharters.com/Email: bcprawns@gmail.comPhone: 604-741-3683Contact: Captain Rick Jerema
Gulf Rascal Charters
Madeira Park RoadGulf Rascal Charters: Fishing charters, seafood (spot prawns), water taxi, boat tours6088 Garden Bay Road, Garden Bayhttp://gulfrascalcharters.com/Email: bcprawns@gmail.comPhone: 604-741-3683Contact: Captain Rick Jerema
Irvines Landing
Local Dock with great view of the entrance to Pender Parbour
This is a great walk on quiet roads for sightseers and pet owners. The walk will take you past great views, Sakinaw Lake an eagle reserve and friendly neighbours. Locally called the "Loop" as you can alway finish where you start. Godkin to Johnston to Sakinaw to Lee to Orca to Godkin
Orca Road
Orca RoadThis is a great walk on quiet roads for sightseers and pet owners. The walk will take you past great views, Sakinaw Lake an eagle reserve and friendly neighbours. Locally called the "Loop" as you can alway finish where you start. Godkin to Johnston to Sakinaw to Lee to Orca to Godkin
13637 Sakinaw Dr
13637 Sakinaw DriveGreat views of Agamemnon Channel!
Restored Irvines Landing one room school house. Used for community meetings, art courses etc
4292 Irvines Landing Rd
4292 Irvines Landing RoadRestored Irvines Landing one room school house. Used for community meetings, art courses etc
Arts & Culture
The Egmont Heritage Centre is located across from the Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park. It was built and fitted to tell the story of Native and early pioneers of the area, with an emphasis on logging and fishing. There are special collections of Vivian and Easthope engines, antique bottles, Depression glass and more plus a gift shop featuring books, arts and crafts and snacks. Wifi, internet and printer access, outdoor displays and a spacious parking/picnic area. http://www.egmontheritagecentre.com/
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Egmont Heritage Centre
6671 Egmont RdThe Egmont Heritage Centre is located across from the Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park. It was built and fitted to tell the story of Native and early pioneers of the area, with an emphasis on logging and fishing. There are special collections of Vivian and Easthope engines, antique bottles, Depression glass and more plus a gift shop featuring books, arts and crafts and snacks. Wifi, internet and printer access, outdoor displays and a spacious parking/picnic area. http://www.egmontheritagecentre.com/
Shopping
Guardian - Marina Pharmacy’s
12887 Madeira Park RdWell Stocked Local Pharmacy
BC Liquor Stores
12887 Madeira Park RdOak Tree Market (the burger and sausage meats—wild meats, turkey and more—are highly recommended).
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Oak Tree Market
12875 Madeira Park RdOak Tree Market (the burger and sausage meats—wild meats, turkey and more—are highly recommended).
A great stop for some local ironworks, pottery, glassware, cards, even furniture--all made by local artists.
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Flying Anvil Studio
6013 Garden Bay RdA great stop for some local ironworks, pottery, glassware, cards, even furniture--all made by local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Alpha Adventures & Education: Open spring - summer. Kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons, toursBy the Madeira Park Gov't Wharf http://outdooradventurestore.ca/Email: info@outdooradventurestore.caPhone: 604-741-1007
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Alpha Adventures- Pender Harbour Kayak Rentals
Alpha Adventures & Education: Open spring - summer. Kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons, toursBy the Madeira Park Gov't Wharf http://outdooradventurestore.ca/Email: info@outdooradventurestore.caPhone: 604-741-1007
Sunshine Coast Boat Rentals: Motor boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, paddle boats.12907 Shark Lane, Madeira Park(Float at bottom of the ramp at Coho Marina & RV Resort)http://coastboatrental.com/Phone: 778-788-0405
Coho Marina Resort
12907 Shark LaneSunshine Coast Boat Rentals: Motor boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, paddle boats.12907 Shark Lane, Madeira Park(Float at bottom of the ramp at Coho Marina & RV Resort)http://coastboatrental.com/Phone: 778-788-0405