Pender Island is actually made up of North and South Pender Islands. The islands are located in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada close to the Canada/U.S. border. The islands offer all the basics including a bank, a liquor store, gas station, bakery, restaurants, pubs, grocery stores, & medical clinic, as well as craft stores, library and clothing shops. Outdoor enthusiasts have their choice of a range of activities including:

• 18 hole Golf & 27 hole Frisbee Golf
• Hike in Canada's Newest National Park
• Swimming in Buck Lake (if you stay there) or Magic Lake
• Sea Kayaking
• Whale Tours and Boating
• Scuba Diving
• Hiking and Walking Trails
• Tennis
• Beachcombing
• Bird watching
• Fishing
• Saturday Farmers Market

The following are links to Pender & Gulf Islands web sites:

• Gulfislands.com - Directory of Web sites for the Gulf Islands
• Pender Island Realty - Find that perfect getaway...
• The Gulf Islands Guide - More information about the Gulf Islands
• Pender Island Golf & Country Club
• Paddle Pender - Enjoy a guided tour around the islands.
• Kayak Pender Island - Guided tours and rentals.
• The Pender Island Community Hall - Great site for local information, photos, events, etc.
• B.C. Coastal Weather
• B.C. Ferries
• Tourism British Columbia
• Tweeters - Bird watching in Washington & BC
• British Columbia Wildlife Watch
• B.C. Archives (Search "Pender Island" & select "All Indexes")