Visit our beautiful Pender Island Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast Inn Accommodationd in
the Gulf Islands of British Columbia Canada.
This North Pender Island Waterfront Accommodation is perfect for your vacation, get-away or relaxing retreat.
We are located in the Southern Gulf Island just a short BC Ferry from Victoria or Vancouver.
BEACH HOUSE INN
at Nosey Point
BED AND BREAKFAST
PENDER ISLAND BC - Located in the beautiful Gulf Islands
near Victoria BC
Phone 1-250-629-6744
4602 Oak Road, North Pender Island
British Columbia, Canada, V0N 2M1
E-mail: beachhouse@shaw.ca
PENDER ACTIVITIES
Why come to Pender Island:
There is much to see an do while on Pender Island.
The ocean: If you spend time on the shoreline you may see seals, sea lions, otters, a host of different sea birds, eagles, peregrin falcons, porpoises and even whales. The more time you spend at the ocean, the more you will see and experience.
If you really want to experience the best of Island life, you should find a way to get out on the water. You can kayak in the protected waters of Pender Island. Nothing is more exciting that a close contact with whales while in a kayak (see below). You can also charter a tour boat to go whale watching, sightseeing, or to check out remote beaches on smaller islands. You don't even have to get your feet wet!
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Eagle Rock on a remote beach - only accessible by boat |
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Otters are often seen right in front of the Beach House |
The Islands: The Pender's (north and south) have much to offer travellers.
If you like to golf, you might give the Pender Island Golf & Counry Club a try. There is also a 27 hole disc-golf course at Magic Lake Estates.
There is a good number of artists, artisans, painters, sculptors, potters, musicians, and authors as well as craftspeople of all types on Pender Island.
The Port Browning Marina offers an extensive beachfront, sailing, swimming, and indoor recreation. All this is right next door.
The Community Hall hosts many of Pender Island's cultural events including the popular annual Fall Fair and Christmas Craft Fair. Many Pender Island artists, artisans, crafters and farmers show their works at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Be sure to stop by.
There are plenty of good places to eat on the Penders. Just next door at the Port Browning Marina, you can find the Port Browning Cafe and Pub. They have a great menu and an excellent variety of meals with local favourites like fish and chips and great burgers.
Others include The Hope Bay Cafe which is on the dock at Hope Bay and has great view dining. The Aurora Restaurant and Syrens Bistro is on South Pender in the Poets Cove Resort. It has spectacular views a excellent food. You might want to try the Fairway Restaurant and Lounge at the Pender Island Golf and Country Club - (250) 629-6665. The Pender Island Bakery in the Driftwood Centre have some great lunch meals such as Panninis or takeout pizza. The Stand,has great burgers. It is take out, so you eat there or in your vehicle. It is at the Otter Point Ferry Terminal. They serve the kind of burgers that you have to gnaw at from the sides.
Be sure to phone ahead and book a reservation for dinner. Pender has a reasonable number of restaurants open during the spring and summer. Duing off season hours are restricted, so phone ahead.
Other things to do while you are on the Pender Islands:
1. Get a map and explore the many craft shops, art studios, and private galleries that are dispersed throughout the islands.
2. On Saturdays, shop for local produce and crafts at the Farmer’s Market at the Community Centre.
3. Bring you kayak to the Penders or rent one at Port Browning Marina. If you launch at Bedwell Bay on South Pender or Medicine Beach on North Pender, you will have about a 30 minute paddle to Beaumont Marine Park. You can also launch at Grimmer Bay, Port Browning, Miracle Beach, Gowlland Point at the foot of Craddock Road, and Hope Bay Marina. There are nearby islands that you can kayak to. From north Pender to Mayne Island is about 20 minutes. Kayak tour and rental services are available at Poet’s Cove and at Port Browning Marina.
4. There are close to 40 beach accesses for you to explore and enjoy on the Penders. Mortimer Spit is one of the best beaches and it is located close to the bridge between the islands. It is a beautiful spot and is used infrequently. One of the most popular spots is Hamilton Beach on North Pender at Port Browning. Travel via Bedwell Bay Road south from the ferry dock to reach Hamilton Beach. There is a pub, café and picnic tables at Port Browning, so expect more people. Try Razor Point beach by following Razor Point Road east of Port Browning. If you want warmer water, go to Magic Lake or find the pristine Roe Lake. On the south end of Pender there is a beach park at Gowlland Point. It is a pebble beach with scenic views of the San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains across Juan de Fuca Strait, Monarch Head on Saturna Island and the majestic Mount Baker rising up in Washington State, just south of Vancouver, BC.
5. There are lots of hiking trails on the Penders. One of the best viewpoints can be found by hiking up the trail at Mount Norman Regional Park. Take Canal Road west where it divides and continue a short distance to the trailhead. From the trailhead it is a steep walk uphill along an old logging road. Make sure you go on a clear day so you’re not disappointed with the view. At the top your will find an observation platform with a bench where you can rest. The views from here are to the west and spectacular. Other trails can be found at Magic Lake Estates, Mt. George, Mt. Menzies, and Oak Bluffs.
CONTACT INFORMATION Phone 1(250)629-6744 4602 Oak Road, North Pender Island British Columbia, Canada, V0N 2M1 E-mail: beachhouse@shaw.ca |