Welcome to our Vibrant Community
Pender Island S,DÁYES
We are located on the shared, unceded and asserted traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ people and other Hul’qumi’num speaking peoples. Pender Island is a vibrant community of artists, nature lovers, families, and all types of interesting people.
A Place for Families
With 2,025 permanent residents, Pender is a vibrant community with many events, outdoor activities, and programs for children, youth, and families:
- Public park, trails, and beaches
- Kid-friendly shopping at Nu-to-Yu Community Thrift Store, Talisman Books & Gallery, and the Saturday Farmers Market
- Family-learning activities at the Pender Island Museum, Ptarmigan Arts, Pender Island Public Library, the SGI Neighbourhood House , and Hope Bay Bible Camp
- Swimming at Poets Cove Resort and Spa, and Browning outdoor pool
- Family resources at Dragonfly Childcare Centre
A Place to Grow & Learn
Connect with nature and discover the benefits of outdoor and experiential learning. Meet the leaders and guides in our community, and experience new ways of seeing the world.
- Enjoy the outdoors with kayak, bike, ebike and paddle board rentals and tours available with Pender Island Kayak Adventures and Dog Mermaid
- Learn about what nature has to offer with Pender Island Field Naturalists and the Pender Island Conservancy Association
- Participate in skill building with Solstice Theatre Society, Ptarmigan Arts, and Pender Island Museum
- Check out Pender Post and/or the Pender Island Chamber for current happenings and events
A Place to Explore and Relax
- Visit one-of-a-kind restaurants: Copper Otter, Bridgeman’s Bistro and Pub, Coffee + Kitchen, The Hub and Poets Cove dining
- Stop by a cozy cafe at Pender Chocolates, Vanilla Leaf Bakery, or the Slow Coast Café
- Enjoy drinks with friends at Twin Island Cider or Sea Star Estate Farm & Vineyards
- Explore one of many public parks, trails, and beaches
Essential Services
- Post Office at the Driftwood Centre
- Pender Island Health Care Society, 5715 Canal Road
- Medical Clinic, By Appointment, 250-629-3233
- Dental Clinic, By Appointment, 250-629-6815
- Pender Island Pharmacy https://www.swan.ca/
- Moving around Pender https://movingaroundpender.ca/
- Ride sharing
- Food Bank
- Anglican Parish Hall, 4703 Canal Road, Wednesdays 9am to 11am
- Pender Island Recycling Society, 4400 Otter Bay Road
- Pender Island Public Library, 4407 Bedwell Harbour Road, 250-629-3722
- Pender Island Disposal Services
- Medicine Beach Garbage Drop-Off, key available from Liquor Store
- Pick Up Service, 250-629-6690
- Groceries
- Tru Valu, Driftwood Centre
- Southridge Farms Country Store
The Islands ṮEṮÁĆES
“This ÁLEṈENEȻ (homeland) image references a story of the creation of our home- lands here in W̱ SÁNEĆ. In the story, we say that the creator made our homelands, the islands (ṮEṮÁĆES) and high mountains from stones he casted. The stones however, were actually people who emanated good qualities that the creator believed we should all have. The creator told the islands as he cast them outward, “take care of your relatives.” In the image, the creator speaks to one of the islands before he casts them out, while the human form appears in a stone that is suspended in mid air and an island emerges from the water opposite the creator.“ by artist David Underwood — PENÁĆ