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Things to see in Pender Island (Canada): 23 places and when to go
Pender Island is a town in Canada, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Diving (12), Nature (5), Beaches (5). The best known are Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Mount Warburton Pike and Bellhouse Provincial Park. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: October to May. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 48.7847, -123.2852
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Diving (12) · Nature (5) · Beaches (5) · Wildlife (4) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- October to May.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 46 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pender Island
The places in and around Pender Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf Islands National Park ReserveNational park in British Columbia, Canada8.3 km
- Mount Warburton PikeMountain in British Columbia, Canada8.4 km
- Bellhouse Provincial ParkProvincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada9.9 km
- Ruckle Provincial ParkProvincial park on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada7.6 km
- Collinson Point Provincial ParkProvincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada10 km
- Arachne ReefReef11 km
- Arbutus IslandDive site14 km
- Cooper ReefDive site13 km
- Forest IslandDive site14 km
- Graham`s WallDive site13 km
- Imrie IslandDive site11 km
- Joan RockReef11 km
- Little Group IslandsDive site14 km
- Mayne BrewingBrewery7.1 km
- Mayne Island MuseumMuseum7.4 km
- North Cod ReefReef14 km
- Pender Islands MuseumMuseum2.0 km
- Reay IslandDive site12 km
- Rubly IslandDive site13 km
- Sage Hayward VineywardsWinery7.1 km
- Seastar Estate Farm and VineyardWinery2.3 km
- South Cod ReefReef15 km
- Twin Island CiderBrewery2.0 km
When to go to Pender Island
The best time to visit Pender Island is June to September; also possible: October to May. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayPossible15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctPossible10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. In June, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pender Island
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tsawwassen14 places31 km
- Duncan28 places32 km
- Victoria, British Columbia88 places39 km
- Vancouver154 places56 km
- Nanaimo49 places62 km
- Langley38 places62 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pender Island?
The best known: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Mount Warburton Pike, Bellhouse Provincial Park, Ruckle Provincial Park, Collinson Point Provincial Park. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pender Island?
June to September; also possible: October to May. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Pender Island?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 46 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pender Island as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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