Take a 3km round trip hike up Mount Norman for a beautiful perspective of the Southern Gulf Islands,  the San Juan Islands, and Victoria. Visit a former pioneer homestead at Roesland, now a history-filled seaside park. Or walk the trails around Roe Lake, a freshwater lake surrounded by Douglas fir forest.

Located on the northern tip of Pender Island, a few short, steep sections lead to sweeping views of the Southern Gulf Island region from the top.

A grassy meadow, rocky shoreline, and sheltered beach makes Brooks Point the perfect place for a picnic. Spend the day here admiring snow-capped peaks in the distance, or watch for wildlife both on land and at sea.

Featuring switchback trails and plenty of stairs, Oaks Bluff is a local go-to for outdoor exercise. At 100m above sea level, rest at one of two viewpoints overlooking the Swanson Channel.

A beautiful boutique filled with a carefully curated collection of amazing products, clothing and jewelry. Find a unique gift or treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind item to commemorate your island getaway at Islnd Grl Collective.

A local favourite, the Nu to Yu second hand store might take up an entire afternoon. With interesting treasures and great prices, prepare to come early for the best finds.

Whether you like your books new or used, Talisman Books is the spot for all your reading materials. Pick up some stationery if you find yourself wanting to jot down your favourite parts of Pender, don’t forget to peruse the art gallery, too.

Located at the Community Hall, the Saturday Market is the best place to find all the talented vendors that Pender has to offer. Take a walk to all the booths and meet the people that bring their art to the community. In summer, you can also find a food-only cooperative food hub on Wednesdays in the barn behind the hall.

A locally-owned specialty grocery store with a variety of unique and delicious local products as well as some necessities from the mainland. Check out Southridge Country Store for a selection of cheeses and meats.

A fully-appointed grocery store with everything you may need to cook a meal, as well as all your toiletry essentials in case you decide to extend your trip.

For boaters, stop in at the Port Browning Marina Store for all your essentials.

Beginning as a popular food truck, Truss Farm Food now has a storefront, too with meals consisting mainly of island-grown meat and vegetables. Find them at Sea Star Vineyards in the summer, eat indoors at the shop, or choose one of their to-go meal options and a selection of artisan groceries.

Port Browning Pub is the burger and beer pit stop with weekly specials and happy hour options. Check out Bridgemans Bistro on weekends for a brunch overlooking the water. 

Syrens offers high-end pub food and specialty drinks with outdoor seating available in the summer.

A twist on Mediterranean cuisine, The Hub is situated over the ocean which makes for breathtaking views and idyllic ambiance. The friendly staff and amazing chefs will leave you feeling full and content.

With coffee, baked goods and great lunch options to enjoy indoors or take to go, Vanilla Leaf is a popular bakery has it all.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with handmade chocolate truffles from Pender Chocolates. Offering a variety of creative flavours, pair them with a specialty hot drink and an oceanside stroll.

The on-site restaurant at WOODS on Pender, COFFEE + KITCHEN is open to guests and the public offering locally sourced food with a focus on high-quality and healthy ingredients.

Visit the shop or get involved in one of the many activities on offer throughout the year with the Pender Islands Conservancy, and make sure your visit contributes to regenerating the island.

Contact Wet Coast Marine for marine tours, beach access, water taxi service, and dive charters.

A beautiful and well-maintained golf course with breathtaking views. Pender Island Golf and Country Club is open year-round offering putting greens, lessons, rentals, power carts and pull carts.

A 27-hole course great for all ages and skill levels, the Pender Island Disc Golf Park is a global favourite. Don’t forget your running shoes as there is quite a bit of walking start to finish.

This 1908 farm-resort homestead beautifully displays the items of those who used to live there. The Pender Island Museum is by donation and a great stop to learn the history behind this beautiful island.

Weave through gardens and orchards on an eclectic and educational farm tour at Raven Rock Farms.

Ptarmigan Arts is a local arts organization and a hub for all things arts-related with workshops, classes and events happening throughout the year. Plan a visit when a one-off workshop on natural dyeing, felting, or another art form is happening, or come to an annual event such as Mosaic Festival, the Fall Crawl Studio Tour, or the Pender Island Short Film Festival.