Guidebook for Garden Bay
Grocery Shopping
While we have John Henry's grocery store and Canada Post office in Garden Bay , Madeira Park is the commercial hub of Pender Harbour.
15-minute drive away, on the southern side of the harbour. All grocery needs can be found here. It opens all year round.
33 locals recommend
IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park Rd15-minute drive away, on the southern side of the harbour. All grocery needs can be found here. It opens all year round.
5-minute drive away, emergent grocery shopping, closed during winter.
29 locals recommend
John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool Rd5-minute drive away, emergent grocery shopping, closed during winter.
Neighbourhoods
Located at the mouth of Pender Harbour. Dock at the end of the road was a great place to meet local folks and see all kinds of boat passing through. It's much quieter since PODS relocated the floating dock.
Irvines Landing
Located at the mouth of Pender Harbour. Dock at the end of the road was a great place to meet local folks and see all kinds of boat passing through. It's much quieter since PODS relocated the floating dock.
Sightseeing
Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca RdA peninsula extends into the ocean, fantastic sunset views
Pender Hill
great panoramic views after 20-minute moderate climbing
Mount Daniel
panoramic views after 40-minute moderate climbing
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont Rdchanging tides, kayaking in the rapids
Dining
The only restaurant in Garden Bay. Dated but with a nice patio.
12 locals recommend
Garden Bay Hotel Marina Pub
4958 Lyons RdThe only restaurant in Garden Bay. Dated but with a nice patio.
Beside the highway in Madeira Park. Can hardly be missed. Has a liquor store.
59 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyBeside the highway in Madeira Park. Can hardly be missed. Has a liquor store.
Water Activities
Hotel Lake
warm water lake, crowded in summer
campground managed by Sunshine Coast Regional District, limited sites but nothing beats a hot water shower after swimming.
16 locals recommend
Katherine Lake Park and Campground
4955 Garden Bay Rdcampground managed by Sunshine Coast Regional District, limited sites but nothing beats a hot water shower after swimming.