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In 1902, a canal was dredged through a narrow neck of land known as Indian Portage to create the two islands, in order to allow the steamship, Iroquois, a shorter and safer route to Victoria on its regular run to and from the Penders. A one-lane bridge, built in 1955, finally joined the two islands.
After Salt Spring, the Penders are the most populated of the Southern Gulf Islands, with more amenities than you might expect: a golf course and clubhouse, three public marinas, restaurants, shopping centre, liquor store, pharmacy, bank, school, community hall and medical/dental clinic. |
| What can you do on the Penders? If you actually get around to leaving your Shangri-la, kayaking, fishing and boating are a Pender way of life and local businesses will help get you started. Beach combing or just relaxing on your own slice of beach is another. The Penders have over thirty public beach accesses, ensuring that even in summer you’ll probably be able to claim a little bit of paradise all to yourself. |  |
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Then there's horseback riding, hiking trails, our famous disc golf course, the trek up to Mt. Norman or over to Beaumont Marine Park, lounging on Mortimer Spit and watching the marine traffic surge through the narrow isthmus, or enjoying parks like historic Roesland or Roe Lake. The Penders also have their own vineyard, as well as a bustling Saturday morning market at the community hall, definitely worth a visit on its own. Or explore historic buildings and artist's studios. Whatever adventure you decide to try, you're sure to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of the Penders. |
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