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| Transportation: | |
| Water: |
BC Ferries from:
The BC Ferries web site includes excellent driving directions from major cities. |
| Coho Ferry: Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC. | |
| Washington State Ferries: Anacortes, WA (north of Seattle) to Sidney, BC (5 minutes from Swartz Bay) | |
| Victoria Clipper: between Seattle, WA and Victoria, BC | |
| Victoria Express: between Port Angeles, Wa and Victoria, BC | |
| Air: | Victoria Int. Airport: minutes from Sidney, BC and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal |
| Vancouver Int. Airport: south of downtown Vancouver and not far from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. | |
| Harbour Air: between downtown Vancouver and the Gulf Islands | |
| SeaAir: between Vancouver International Airport and the Gulf Islands | |
| Kenmore Air: between Seattle, WA and the Gulf Islands | |
| Helijet: between Seattle Boeing Airfield and Victoria, BC (airport-close to Swartz Bay and also Victoria harbour) | |
| San Juan Airlines: between Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA and Victoria International Airport | |
| Tofino Air: between Vancouver and the Gulf Islands | |
| Road: | Translink: the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority; has links to most of the public transit in BC's lower mainland |
| BC Transit: info on buses between Victoria - Swartz Bay and Vancouver - Tsawwassen | |
| Pacific Coach Lines: bus service between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver, including to and from terminals | |
| BC Road Report: driving conditions on BC highways | |
| Greyhound Bus: bus services between major cities | |
| Rail: | ViaRail: Canada's train system |
| Amtrak: American system which connects thru to Vancouver, BC | |
| Pender Islands General Information: | |
| Pender Islands Community Hall: Another large site with lots of info and photos of both the Community Hall and the Penders in general. | |
| Victoria Weather Forecast: Quite accurate for Pender and the airport readings are only taken a few miles south of the Penders. | |
| Marine Weather Forecast: For Haro Strait, the main channel running south to north, with the Penders at its northern end. | |
| Local tide tables: Fulford Harbour is a good general reference for the waters near Camelot (Swanson Channel); Bedwell Hbr. (South Pender) and Hope Bay (Plumper Sound) also applicable. | |
| Gulf Islands National Park: General intro to the park. Follow the links for specific Pender info. | |
| Pender Islands Farmers' Institute: Local farmers' organization and purveyor of the annual Fall Fair. | |
| Pender Islands Park Commision: Maps and photos of the Penders' many parks and trails. | |
| Golf Island Disc Park: Info (including a virtual tour) about one of the most beautiful disc golf courses in North America. | |
| Pender Creatives: Umbrella website for Pender Island artists, artisans and creative folks (and there are lots!). | |
| Pender Island Accommodations: | |
| Prior Centennial Park: open May - Oct. Part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. | |
| Port Browning Marina: Pub and marina with camping on the grounds. | |
| Camelot by the Sea: Exclusive vacation rental located on Grimmer Bay near Port Washington. | |
| Delia's Oceanfront B&B: 360 degree oceanfront views, affordable luxury with private hot tubs and decks. Ask about Golf Group Rates if attending a Tournament. | |
| Foxglove Cottage: This quaint little cottage radiates charm & warmth. | |
| Gnome's Hollow B&B: provides a secluded and magical woodlands setting, broken only by the babbling sound of a twelve foot waterfall. | |
| Morning Moon: guest suite is situated on the waterfront, between Hope Bay and Welcome Bay, facing the sunrise over the Coast Range. | |
| Oceanside Inn: offers affordable tranquility, nestled on three acres of secluded oceanfront. | |
| Orca View Lodge: located in Boat Nook, Magic Lake Estates, North Pender Island. | |
| Shingle Bay Cabin: located with a view over Shingle Bay; Magic Lake Estates. | |
| Pender Island Businesses: | |
| A-Z Used Records: The store's only open on Saturdays but records are listed on their website. | |
| Charman Farms: Growers of gourmet organic garlic. Buy at the Farmers' Market or order online. | |
| Dockside Realty: A family run business located in the Hope Bay Centre. | |
| Samson Design: custom design in both commercial and residential environments. | |
| Shelley Easthope: Reiki, Shiatsu, Ki to Health, writing and artworks. | |
| Pender Island Kayak Adventures: A small personal company offering quality kayak tours and lessons in the waters around the North and South Pender Islands. | |
| Pender Creatives: An umbrella website for many of the creative talents thriving on North and South Pender Islands. | |
| Ear Curls: Ear Curls are elegant, hand crafted earrings worn up the ear. They're stylish jewellery that is a little daring and very fashionable. | |
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