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Logistics
Pender Island consists of two islands, North Pender and South Pender, which are separated by a narrow canal originally dredged in 1903. In 1955 the islands were connected by a one lane bridge, as it remains today.
Most of the population and services reside on North Pender Island, with the highest concentration surrounding Magic Lake. South Pender Island is generally more rural, but includes the Poets Cove Resort and Spa, formerly known as Bedwell Harbour Island Resort.
History
Pender Island was originally inhabited by the Coast Salish people. There is a First Nations reserve at Hay Point on South Pender Island, which is home to members of the Tsawout and Tseycum First Nations. The Poets Cove Resort was built on an ancient First Nations village site. The provincial government’s 2007 settlement with the Tsawwassen First Nation included hunting and fishing rights on and around Pender Islandn arrangement to which the Sencot’en Alliance objected, saying those rights are theirs under the 1852 Douglas Treaty.
A Spanish expedition led by Francisco de Eliza visited Pender in 1791. The islands, along with Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast, were given their current name by Captain Richards for Staff Commander, later Captain, Daniel Pender, RN who surveyed the coast of British Columbia aboard the Plumper, HMS Hecate and the Beaver from 1857 to 1870.:134 The first permanent resident of European descent arrived on the island in 1886.
Culture
Pender Island is a popular destination for fishing, boating, scuba diving and other outdoor pursuits. The island also boasts a 9-hole golf course. In 1937 several Pender residents put up money to purchase a 60 acre (24.3 ha) parcel, on which to develop the course, from George Grimmer, a son of Pender pioneer Washington Grimmer. These first individuals and many others took out memberships as well as planned and developed the layout of the golf course. Incorporated as a society in 1945, with the exception of a brief hiatus during World War II, Pender Island Golf Course has existed ever since. There is also a 27-hole Disc Golf (frisbee golf) course (Golf Island Disc Park) close to Magic Lake. This course is well known in the Disc Golf community and is the site of many tournaments including The Republic of Pender Invitational (The Ropi) feat. Eric, Chad, Jon, Ode, Cam and the legendary Jack, as well it hosts the Pender Island Invitational.
A view from the peak of Mount Norman (on South Pender Island) – the highest peak on either of the Pender Islands.
There are numerous art galleries, shops, restaurants and local events to frequent on the North and South Islands. Summer is generally a busy time, while the island pace slows down considerably during the winter months. Spring and fall are pleasant times of the year, with fewer tourists and mild weather.
The Pender Post, Islands Independent, and the Island Tides are locally-published independent newspapers. The Pender Islands Handbook a reference and travel guide.
Camping
Pender is served by two provincial campsites: Prior Centennial and Beaumont Marine Park. Beaumont Park is accessibly only by foot or by boat. Since 2003 many provincial and municipal park areas in the islands were subsumed into the new Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
Private camping is available at Port Browning Marina. Tents can be pitched anywhere on the large waterfront lawn and represents the nicest drive-in camping on the Penders.
Transport
Pender Island can be accessed by regular ferry service provided by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay (near Victoria), Tsawwassen (near Vancouver), and other southern Gulf Islands. There are also scheduled seaplane and water taxi services. Pender Island also has one public grass landing strip and a helicopter pad (Pender International) located near the main shopping mall, the Driftwood Centre. Select helicopters also can land at the local R.C.M.P. Station. Bedwell Harbour is an official Canada Customs port of entry for sailors from the United States; Port Browning and Otter Bay also offer anchorages.
Shopping
The island’s main shopping area is called the Driftwood Centre. The Driftwood has grown over the years, and is now home to Tru Value Foods, Pender Island Bakery, Fish on Pender, a BC Liquor Store, Pender Island Pharmacy, HSBC, a post office, Pender Island Realty, Shear Design (hair salon), Talisman Bookstore and Gallery, Revolution Fitness, Islandview Paperworks and House on Pender (a flower and tile shop).
The stores at Hope Bay are about a ten minute drive from the Driftwood Centre. Hope Bay is home to the Red Tree Gallery (featuring local art), Sladen’s, Hope Bay Cafe, Hope Bay Hair Salon, The Silver Grizzly, Dockside Realty and a goldsmith shop.
On Saturday mornings during the summer, the Farmer’s Market at the Community Hall offers local produce and handcrafts, as well as entertainment. The Nu-To-Yu is a local second-hand store open Friday and Saturday throughout the year.
Visit Morning Bay Vineyard and Winery for award-winning BC wines. www.morningbay.ca
Islets
Like most of the Gulf Islands, Pender is home to several small islets just off its shore. A medium sized restoration project is being planned for Skull Islet, on the northwest side of Bedwell Harbour.[citation needed]
See also
Juan Carrasco (explorer)
Pender Island Invitational
References
^ Google Map of Pender Island showing Magic Lake subdivision
^ http://pse5-esd5.ainc-inac.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06836&lang=eng
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^ A Gulf Islands Patchwork (B.C. Historical Association, 1961), page 33.
^ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1969), 1001 British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1973 ed.), Vancouver: Discovery Press
^ A Gulf Islands Patchwork (B.C. Historical Association, 1961), page 35.
^ Golf Islands Disc Park Website
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Pender Island
“Pender Island (community)”. BC Geographical Names Information System. http://www.ilmb.gov.bc.ca/bcgn-bin/bcg10?name=40055.
“North Pender Island”. BC Geographical Names Information System. http://www.ilmb.gov.bc.ca/bcgn-bin/bcg10?name=17115.
“South Pender Island”. BC Geographical Names Information System. http://www.ilmb.gov.bc.ca/bcgn-bin/bcg10?name=20697.
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