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+ | | lat= 48.78199|lon=-123.28274 | ||
+ | | name= Pender Islands | ||
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+ | | summary= '''Pender Island''' is now two islands, North, and South. In 1903 a canal was built between Shark Cove and Bedwell Harbour, dividing the island into North and South Pender Islands. A single lane bridge with a clearance of 8.5 meters now connects the islands. North Pender has three marinas: Otter Bay, Port Browning and Thieves Bay (private). The marina on South Pender Island is Poets Cove in Bedwell Harbour. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Charts== |
- | + | ''See [[Strait of Georgia#Charts|Strait of Georgia]]''. | |
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+ | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | * [[Pacific Circumnavigation]] | ||
- | == | + | ==Islands== |
- | + | ''See [[Strait of Georgia#Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages|Strait of Georgia]]''. | |
- | + | ==Communication== | |
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | === | + | ==Navigation== |
- | The [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/listing/offices/office492-e.html Customs and Immigration Dock] is located inside the marina, but not connected to it. The green and beige building itself is built up on stilts. When docking avoid the float plane dock. This is seasonal port of entry: | + | {{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}} |
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+ | ==Entrance== | ||
+ | '''Bedwell Harbor''' is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details ''see [Canada#Entrance|Entrance: Canada]]''. | ||
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+ | The [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/listing/offices/office492-e.html Customs and Immigration Dock] is located inside the marina, but not connected to it. The green and beige building itself is built up on stilts. When docking avoid the float plane dock. This is a seasonal port of entry: | ||
* May 1 to first Friday after Victoria Day (1 week before Memorial Day)9:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week | * May 1 to first Friday after Victoria Day (1 week before Memorial Day)9:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week | ||
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[http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/canpassprivateboat-eng.html CANPASS] | [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/canpassprivateboat-eng.html CANPASS] | ||
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+ | ''For entrance details see [[Canada#Entrance|Canada]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | While there are no commercial ports, there are several marinas and anchorages in these two islands. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
+ | {{poi | lat= 48.74702|lon=-123.22871 | ||
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Poets Cove Marina | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = http://poetscove.com/the-marina/ | ||
+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
+ | | portofentry= y | ||
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+ | | text= The marina is in '''Bedwell Harbor''' in the '''South Pender Island'''. It is part of a resort & a spa. It has 110 berths for boats up to 30 m (100 ft). Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, fuel dock, laundry, WiFi. Restasurant, pub, swimming pool, hot tub, bicycle rentals. | ||
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+ | {{Note}}There is a low cost floating pontoon but it has neither water nor electricity. | ||
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+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|629 2100}}; Toll free: {{phone|1|888|512 7638}}; [http://poetscove.com/the-marina/# Online reservations]; VHF channel 66A | ||
+ | : Address: Bedwell Harbour, 9801 Spalding Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, Canada | ||
+ | : Hours: Closed from November to March | ||
+ | : Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://poetscove.com/the-marina/ Price Listing]'' | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | lat= 48.77101| lon=-123.31291 | ||
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Thieves Bay Marina | ||
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+ | | url = http://www.magiclake.ca/thievesbaymarina | ||
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+ | | text= The marina is in '''Thieves Bay'' in the '''North Pender Island'''. It is a private marina with 187 slips. The maximum boat length is 11 m (36 feet) and a maximum beam 3.6 m (12 feet). Most of the slips are owned by members but "casual moorage" is also available for those coming for a short stay or for those waiting for a slip to become available. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|629 3686}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | lat= 48.79957|lon=-123.30922 | ||
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Otter Bay Marina | ||
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+ | | url = http://www.otterbaymarina.ca | ||
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+ | | text= The marina is in '''Otter Bay'' in the '''North Pender Island''', just east of the ferry terminal. It has 80 slips accommodating any length. Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, laundry, WiFi. Restaurants, marina store, heated swimming pools, scooter rentals. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|629 3579}}; Fax: {{fax|1|250|629 3589}}; VHF channel 66A | ||
+ | : Address: 2311 MacKinnon Road, Pender Island, BC - V0N 2M1, Canada | ||
+ | : Hours: Open all year. | ||
+ | : Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.otterbaymarina.ca/moorage-rates Price Listing]'' | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | lat= 48.7766666667 | lon= -123.2722222222 | ||
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Port Browning Marina | ||
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+ | | url = http://www.portbrowning.com | ||
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+ | | text= The marina is in '''Browning Harbour''' or '''Hamilton Beach''' Bay in the '''North Pender Island'''. It has slips for up to 25 m (80 ft) boats. Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, laundry (coin operated), WiFi, ice. Restaurant, small store (snacks, ice cream, coffee, tea, clothing, toiletries), swimming pool. It is close to a shopping mal. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|629 3493}}; Fax: {{fax|1|250|629 3495}}; VHF channel 66A | ||
+ | : Address: Port Browning Marina Resort, 4605 Oak Rd, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1, Canada | ||
+ | }} | ||
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* [http://www.portbrowning.com/ Port Browning] | * [http://www.portbrowning.com/ Port Browning] | ||
* Government Docks | * Government Docks | ||
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** Hope Bay | ** Hope Bay | ||
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- | * [http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/ | + | {{poi | lat= 48.75004|lon=-123.23244 |
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name=Bedwell Harbor | ||
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+ | | text= Nice anchorage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | lat= 48.77383|lon=-123.27031 | ||
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name=Browning Harbor | ||
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+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
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+ | | text= Spectacular anchorage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | lat= 48.79719|lon=-123.30971 | ||
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name=Otter Bay | ||
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+ | | text= Anchorage is possible, although you will be subject to wake from traffic in Swanson Channel. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | * [http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/activ2/c#Pender Beaumont Marine Park] | ||
** There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field. | ** There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field. | ||
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- | === | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| In the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | |
- | + | |Electricity| In the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | |
- | + | |Toilets| In the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | |
+ | |Showers| In the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| In the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] (coin operated) | ||
+ | |Garbage| Buns in the marinas | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| Fuel station in the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]] | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Chandlers| None | ||
- | === | + | |header|Services |
- | + | |Repairs| N/A (Not Available) | |
- | * '' | + | |Internet| WiFi in the [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]], [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]], and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] |
- | * | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} |
- | * | + | |Vehicle rentals| |
+ | * Bicycle in [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]] | ||
+ | * Scooters in [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | * [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]] has a pub and a small liquor store | ||
+ | * Store in [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]] | ||
+ | * Shoping mall near [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | ||
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | * [[#Poets Cove Marina|Poets Cove Marina]]'' has a dinghy tie up and an upscale restaurant | ||
+ | * Restaurants in [[#Otter Bay Marina|Otter Bay Marina]] and [[#Port Browning Marina|Port Browning Marina]] | ||
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+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | [http://www.bcferries.com/ B.C. Ferries], toll-free: {{phone|1|888|223 3779}}. Operates car ferries to Otter Bay. | ||
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+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}} | ||
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+ | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
+ | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Canada/PenderIsland Noonsite] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | ''See [[Canada#References|Canada]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Comments}} | ||
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+ | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Jackdale|Jackdale]], [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} | ||
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Pender Islands There are Port(s) of Entry here
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Pender Island is now two islands, North, and South. In 1903 a canal was built between Shark Cove and Bedwell Harbour, dividing the island into North and South Pender Islands. A single lane bridge with a clearance of 8.5 meters now connects the islands. North Pender has three marinas: Otter Bay, Port Browning and Thieves Bay (private). The marina on South Pender Island is Poets Cove in Bedwell Harbour.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Islands
See Strait of Georgia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Bedwell Harbor is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see [Canada#Entrance|Entrance: Canada]].
The Customs and Immigration Dock is located inside the marina, but not connected to it. The green and beige building itself is built up on stilts. When docking avoid the float plane dock. This is a seasonal port of entry:
- May 1 to first Friday after Victoria Day (1 week before Memorial Day)9:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
- May to Labour Day 8:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week
- Labour Day to Sept 30 9:00 to 17:00, 7 days a week
- Closed Sept 30 to May 1
For entrance details see Canada.
Berthing
While there are no commercial ports, there are several marinas and anchorages in these two islands.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Poets Cove Marina
The marina is in Bedwell Harbor in the South Pender Island. It is part of a resort & a spa. It has 110 berths for boats up to 30 m (100 ft). Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, fuel dock, laundry, WiFi. Restasurant, pub, swimming pool, hot tub, bicycle rentals.
Note: There is a low cost floating pontoon but it has neither water nor electricity.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 629 2100; Toll free: +1 (888) 512 7638; Online reservations; VHF channel 66A
- Address: Bedwell Harbour, 9801 Spalding Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, Canada
- Hours: Closed from November to March
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Thieves Bay Marina
The marina is in Thieves Bay in the North Pender Island'. It is a private marina with 187 slips. The maximum boat length is 11 m (36 feet) and a maximum beam 3.6 m (12 feet). Most of the slips are owned by members but "casual moorage" is also available for those coming for a short stay or for those waiting for a slip to become available.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 629 3686; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Otter Bay Marina
The marina is in Otter Bay in the North Pender Island', just east of the ferry terminal. It has 80 slips accommodating any length. Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, laundry, WiFi. Restaurants, marina store, heated swimming pools, scooter rentals.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 629 3579; Fax: +1 (250) 629 3589; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 2311 MacKinnon Road, Pender Island, BC - V0N 2M1, Canada
- Hours: Open all year.
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Port Browning Marina
The marina is in Browning Harbour or Hamilton Beach Bay in the North Pender Island. It has slips for up to 25 m (80 ft) boats. Water, electricity, toilets, swowers, laundry (coin operated), WiFi, ice. Restaurant, small store (snacks, ice cream, coffee, tea, clothing, toiletries), swimming pool. It is close to a shopping mal.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 629 3493; Fax: +1 (250) 629 3495; VHF channel 66A
- Address: Port Browning Marina Resort, 4605 Oak Rd, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1, Canada
- Port Browning
- Government Docks
- Browning Harbour
- Port Washington
- Hope Bay
Anchorages
Bedwell Harbor
Browning Harbor
Otter Bay
- Beaumont Marine Park
- There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field.
Amenities
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Water | In the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina |
Electricity | In the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina |
Toilets | In the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina |
Showers | In the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina |
Laundry | In the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina (coin operated) |
Garbage | Buns in the marinas |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station in the Poets Cove Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A (Not Available) |
Internet | WiFi in the Poets Cove Marina, Otter Bay Marina, and Port Browning Marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals |
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Provisioning
- Poets Cove Marina has a pub and a small liquor store
- Store in Otter Bay Marina
- Shoping mall near Port Browning Marina
Eating out
- Poets Cove Marina has a dinghy tie up and an upscale restaurant
- Restaurants in Otter Bay Marina and Port Browning Marina
Transportation
B.C. Ferries, toll-free: +1 (888) 223 3779. Operates car ferries to Otter Bay.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Pender Island at the Wikipedia
- Pender Island at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canada.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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