The Pender Island Guide

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Kevin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:17:39 +0000

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Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Vector

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:58:21 +0000

The CCGS Vector is a Hydrographic Survey Vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard. The ship is seen here in Swanson Channel with Vancouver Island in the background.

CCGS Vector was built in 1965 at the Yarrows Shipyard in Victoria, British Columbia and is stationed at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Pat Bay (Patricia Bay) in Sidney, British Columbia. CCGS Vector is staffed by a crew of twelve.

The CCGS Vector is a Hydrographic Survey Vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard

Pender Island Farmers’ Market at the Community Hall

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:12:22 +0000

The Pender Islands farmer’s market is held on Saturday mornings at the Community Hall on North Pender Island. The market runs from Easter to Thanksgiving with hours from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. A huge range of items is available from locally grown fruits and vegetables to crafts, baked items and preserves.

This is one of the more popular excursions for both the locals and visitors so try to get there early for the best selection.

If you enjoy markets think about heading over to the Salt Spring Island Market as well. The Saturday market in Ganges runs from April through the last Saturday in October. Hours are about 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Over 150 vendors display their wares.

The Pender Islands farmer's market is held on Saturday mornings at the Community Hall

Preserves at the Pender Island Farmer's Market

Boats at Otter Bay Marina, Pender Island

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:46:32 +0000

Located on the west side of North Pender Island, Otter Bay Marina is a pleasant stop for boaters exploring the Gulf Islands. The marina has a bistro, groceries, laundry and shower facilities, free wireless internet, heated pool, boat launch and scooter and kayak rentals. Otter Bay Marina is open all year round and offers transient and long-term moorage. A total of 80 slips can accommodate any length of boat.

The marina will be offering dinner service at their Bistro starting May 15, 2012.

The entrance to Otter Bay Marina on North Pender Island

Boats at Otter Bay Marina, North Pender Island

Watching boat traffic from North Pender Island

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:27:59 +0000

The ultimate spot to watch boat traffic on North Pender Island is from Roesland just south of the Otter Bay ferry terminal. Roesland is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada so you are welcome to spend all the time you want taking in the scenery. Most of the Gulf Island ferries come through here with the Queen of Cumberland, Mayne Queen and Queen of Nanaimo making stops at Otter Bay. The larger ferries travelling between Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen on the lower mainland also travel through these water. This is your chance to see the prime ferries in the fleet including Coastal Celebration, one of the newest BC Ferries. Seaspan runs a cargo ferry from Swartz Bay to the mainland as well.

Commercial boat traffic comes through Swanson Channel as well with many fishing boats and tugs plying these waters. Both private motor boats and sailboats are numerous all year but especially during the summer months.

The Queen of Cumberland approaching the Otter Bay ferry terminal, North Pender Island

The freight ferry operated by Seaspan heads towards the lower mainland in front of Salt Spring Island and Prevost Island

Returning to Pender Island after a day of fishing

Clam Bay Aerial Photo, North Pender Island

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:15:55 +0000

Aerial photo of Clam Bay on North Pender Island, Gulf Islands. British Columbia, Canada. – Photographs of North Pender Island from Kevin Oke Photography

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Navy Channel aerial photograph, Pender Island

Kevin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:15:55 +0000

Aerial photo of Navy Channel with North Pender Island on the left and Mayne Island and Galiano Island on the right. Southern Gulf Islands. British Columbia – Photographs of North Pender Island from Kevin Oke Photography

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Hope Bay Government Dock Aerial Photo

Kevin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:15:55 +0000

Aerial photograph of the Hope Bay Store and adjoining government dock with farmland in the valley beyond, North Pender Island, British Columbia – Photographs of North Pender Island from Kevin Oke Photography

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Hope Bay Store Aerial Photo

Kevin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:15:55 +0000

The Hope Bay Store and adjoining government dock, North Pender Island, BC. Aerial photographs of the Southern Gulf Islands. British Columbia, Canada. – Photographs of North Pender Island from Kevin Oke Photography

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Welcome Bay and Navy Channel, North Pender Island Aerial Photographs, British Columbia, Canada.

Kevin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:15:55 +0000

Welcome Bay and Navy Channel, North Pender Island, BC. Aerial photographs of the Southern Gulf Islands. British Columbia, Canada. – Photographs of North Pender Island from Kevin Oke Photography

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