The Beaches of Pender Island
Getting ready for your Pender Island getaway? Well, here’s a list of beaches – rocky and sandy – to dip your toes into! There’s nothing like a warm summer’s day spent by the water.
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Mortimer Spit:
Accessible sandy beach, north of the bridge that connects North & South Island. This is the best location for swimming and sunbathing. Most of Pender Island shoreline is rocky, so make the most of this sandy bay.
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Medicine Beach:
On North Pender Island, at the far end of Bedwell Harbour, you will find Medicine Beach & Nature Sanctuary. As well as the beach which is perfect for taking walks, there is also a salt water marsh behind (one of the few left in the area) which is a nature sanctuary.
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Stanley Point:
Small but sweet, the beach at Stanley Point has great rock formations and brilliant views of the Swanson Channel.
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Gowlland Point:
For an exceptionally good viewpoint, head over to Gowlland Point on South Pender Island. There is a pebble beach here as well as lovely walks around the grassy headlands. Expect to see beautiful views of Mt. Baker and the San Juan Islands!
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Beaumont Marine Park:
Beaumont Marine Park is fantastic for hiking and boating. There are many trails to choose from, and you will be rewarded with a sandy beach at the end. Since this is a marine park, it is the ideal place to sit a while and watch for seals, otters and other animals.
Do you have a favourite Pender Island beach that’s not on this list? Let us know, and we’ll be sure to check it out!
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Written by Hannah Poaros
