Sightseeing, Hikes, Golf and Boat Rentals
Great day trip with the family. Wonderful for kids with swimming, sandy beach and turtles galore!
Address: 4955 Garden Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.scrd.ca/Katherine-Lake
8 Minute Drive
16 locals recommend
Katherine Lake Park and Campground
4955 Garden Bay RdGreat day trip with the family. Wonderful for kids with swimming, sandy beach and turtles galore!
Address: 4955 Garden Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.scrd.ca/Katherine-Lake
8 Minute Drive
Trail Walks and beautiful views. Approximately 20 mins to the water. Ocean Water access... Pack a picnic and enjoy by the waters edge.
Address: 4190 Orca Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.scrd.ca/Katherine-Lake
2 Minute Drive
19 locals recommend
Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca RdTrail Walks and beautiful views. Approximately 20 mins to the water. Ocean Water access... Pack a picnic and enjoy by the waters edge.
Address: 4190 Orca Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.scrd.ca/Katherine-Lake
2 Minute Drive
A true coastal experience with spectacular tidal rapids. Trail walks and picnic areas available in the provincial park. A longer drive away but one of BC's greatest natural phenomenon's.
Address: 6671 Egmont Rd, Egmont B.C.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/skook_narrows/
38 Minute Drive from Cabin
NOTE: Ensure to review the tidal charts to view the rapids at its peak.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/app/uploads/2021/12/2022-Skookumchuck-Schedule.pdf
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdA true coastal experience with spectacular tidal rapids. Trail walks and picnic areas available in the provincial park. A longer drive away but one of BC's greatest natural phenomenon's.
Address: 6671 Egmont Rd, Egmont B.C.
Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/skook_narrows/
38 Minute Drive from Cabin
NOTE: Ensure to review the tidal charts to view the rapids at its peak.
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/app/uploads/2021/12/2022-Skookumchuck-Schedule.pdf
Pender Hill is a local favorite that is minutes from the cabins front door. Another opportunity to experience the west coast with beautiful views of Daniel Point and coast line.
Distance to Trail Head: 2 Minute Walk
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 1.25 Hour
Round Trip: 2km (Approx.)
Elevation Gain: 175M (Approx.)
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: Yes
Address: 4331 Coastview Dr, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/pender-hill/
33 locals recommend
Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview DrPender Hill is a local favorite that is minutes from the cabins front door. Another opportunity to experience the west coast with beautiful views of Daniel Point and coast line.
Distance to Trail Head: 2 Minute Walk
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 1.25 Hour
Round Trip: 2km (Approx.)
Elevation Gain: 175M (Approx.)
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: Yes
Address: 4331 Coastview Dr, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/pender-hill/
Looking for a longer hike... Mount Daniel is about a 8 minute drive to the Trail Head and its a moderately challenging hike with a new view perspective of the coast. Great hike for all ages.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 2.5 Hour
Round Trip: 5km
Elevation Gain: 360M
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
Address: 5223 Garden Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/mount-daniel/
32 locals recommend
Mount Daniel Peak Trail Head/Parking
5223 Garden Bay RdLooking for a longer hike... Mount Daniel is about a 8 minute drive to the Trail Head and its a moderately challenging hike with a new view perspective of the coast. Great hike for all ages.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 2.5 Hour
Round Trip: 5km
Elevation Gain: 360M
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
Address: 5223 Garden Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/mount-daniel/
A 20 minute drive to a beautiful hike along the waters edge. Beach access at points as well as the chance to see ocean and land wildlife. Easy hike for all ages.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1.5 Hours
Round Trip: 3km
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
Address: No address available... but google maps will take you there.
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/francis-point/
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
A 20 minute drive to a beautiful hike along the waters edge. Beach access at points as well as the chance to see ocean and land wildlife. Easy hike for all ages.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1.5 Hours
Round Trip: 3km
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
Address: No address available... but google maps will take you there.
Website: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/francis-point/
Fish Ladder & Bluff Hike
This is a favorite of all ages and close to the cabin. Catching it during the salmon spawning season, you can experience Coho and Chinook salmon making their way up a local creek for spawning. Continue past fish ladder and up the bluff for more spectacular views. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the cabin. See attached map for walking directions from the cabin to the trail head.
Distance to Trail Head: 13min walk
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 1 Hour
Round Trip: 1.5km (Approx.)
Elevation Gain: 110M (Approx.)
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cottage Drive
Cottage DriveFish Ladder & Bluff Hike
This is a favorite of all ages and close to the cabin. Catching it during the salmon spawning season, you can experience Coho and Chinook salmon making their way up a local creek for spawning. Continue past fish ladder and up the bluff for more spectacular views. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the cabin. See attached map for walking directions from the cabin to the trail head.
Distance to Trail Head: 13min walk
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 1 Hour
Round Trip: 1.5km (Approx.)
Elevation Gain: 110M (Approx.)
Season: Year Round
Dog Friendly: Yes
Want to get on the water? John Henry's offers a selection of Kayak & Paddle Board. Follow the link below for rates, boating options and times
Phone: 604.883.2336 Ext. 1
E-Mail: info@johnhenrys.ca
Address: 4907 Pool Rd, Garden Bay, BC
Website: www.johnhenrys.ca/rentals
29 locals recommend
John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdWant to get on the water? John Henry's offers a selection of Kayak & Paddle Board. Follow the link below for rates, boating options and times
Phone: 604.883.2336 Ext. 1
E-Mail: info@johnhenrys.ca
Address: 4907 Pool Rd, Garden Bay, BC
Website: www.johnhenrys.ca/rentals
A brilliant 9 hole public course that is well maintained, challenging but playable for all level of golfers. Great scenery set in the woods... but beware of hole 4! :)
Website: www.pendergolf.ca
Address: 13823 Sunshine Coast Highway
Madeira Park
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
16 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyA brilliant 9 hole public course that is well maintained, challenging but playable for all level of golfers. Great scenery set in the woods... but beware of hole 4! :)
Website: www.pendergolf.ca
Address: 13823 Sunshine Coast Highway
Madeira Park
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Looking to go Fishing or explore the Ocean... Pender Harbour offers fully equipped Kingfisher Ocean boats, Kayaks and Standup Boards for hourly or daily rentals. Follow the link below for Rental Rates.
Address:
4686 Sinclair Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Phone: (604) 883-2424
https://www.penderharbourresort.com/marina
7 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
4686 Sinclair Bay RdLooking to go Fishing or explore the Ocean... Pender Harbour offers fully equipped Kingfisher Ocean boats, Kayaks and Standup Boards for hourly or daily rentals. Follow the link below for Rental Rates.
Address:
4686 Sinclair Bay Rd, Garden Bay
Phone: (604) 883-2424
https://www.penderharbourresort.com/marina
Shopping, Groceries, Coffee and Treats
Madeira Park Shopping Center has all your local needs for essentials and specialty items you may need during your stay including the following…
• Guardian Pharmacy
o Phone: 604 883-2888
• BC Liquor Store
o Phone: 604 883-2737
• IGA Grocery Store
o Phone: 604 883-9100
• Madeira Park Veterinary Hospital Ltd.
o Phone: 604 883-2488
NOTE: There are also shops, café’s, visitor info booth, seasonal food trucks as well as a Saturday Sumer Market.
Address: 12887 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park BC
33 locals recommend
IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdMadeira Park Shopping Center has all your local needs for essentials and specialty items you may need during your stay including the following…
• Guardian Pharmacy
o Phone: 604 883-2888
• BC Liquor Store
o Phone: 604 883-2737
• IGA Grocery Store
o Phone: 604 883-9100
• Madeira Park Veterinary Hospital Ltd.
o Phone: 604 883-2488
NOTE: There are also shops, café’s, visitor info booth, seasonal food trucks as well as a Saturday Sumer Market.
Address: 12887 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park BC
Forget something… John Henry’s Marina & Resort has a Coastal Inspired General Store providing frozen treats, café menu, coffee and liquor sales for any last minute or missed items for your stay.
Store Hours
Summer (through Labour Day Weekend)
9am – 7pm, 7 days a week
Winter
10am – 6pm, 7 days a week
604.883.2336 Ext. 1
info@johnhenrys.ca
Address: 4907 Pool Rd, Garden Bay, BC
Website: www.johnhenrys.ca
29 locals recommend
John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdForget something… John Henry’s Marina & Resort has a Coastal Inspired General Store providing frozen treats, café menu, coffee and liquor sales for any last minute or missed items for your stay.
Store Hours
Summer (through Labour Day Weekend)
9am – 7pm, 7 days a week
Winter
10am – 6pm, 7 days a week
604.883.2336 Ext. 1
info@johnhenrys.ca
Address: 4907 Pool Rd, Garden Bay, BC
Website: www.johnhenrys.ca
Food scene
A little further drive, but great views from The Grasshopper Pub's deck with traditional Pub Fair.
Website: www.penderharbourhotel.com/food
Phone: 604 883-9013
Address: 12671 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BC
18 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
58 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyA little further drive, but great views from The Grasshopper Pub's deck with traditional Pub Fair.
Website: www.penderharbourhotel.com/food
Phone: 604 883-9013
Address: 12671 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BC
18 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Craving authentic Mexican cuisine? With online ordering for take out or a dine in experience... Aqui Ex Mexico has it for you.
Website: www.aquiesmexico.ca
Phone: 604 883-2223
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
17 locals recommend
Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park RdCraving authentic Mexican cuisine? With online ordering for take out or a dine in experience... Aqui Ex Mexico has it for you.
Website: www.aquiesmexico.ca
Phone: 604 883-2223
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
It wouldn't be the West Coast without a Sushi Restaruant. Mama's Japanese Kitchen has all your favorite specialty rolls, bento boxes and sushi. A local favorite!
Website: www.mamaskitchen.ca
Phone: 604 883-9190
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
28 locals recommend
Mama's Japanese Kitchen
12808 Madeira Park RdIt wouldn't be the West Coast without a Sushi Restaruant. Mama's Japanese Kitchen has all your favorite specialty rolls, bento boxes and sushi. A local favorite!
Website: www.mamaskitchen.ca
Phone: 604 883-9190
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Located across from the IGA in Madeira Park, Triple B's Burger Shack always has a lineup. Handmade Burgers and Fries... need we say more!
Website: N/A
Phone: 604 883-9655
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Triple B’s Burger Shack
12905 Madeira Park RoadLocated across from the IGA in Madeira Park, Triple B's Burger Shack always has a lineup. Handmade Burgers and Fries... need we say more!
Website: N/A
Phone: 604 883-9655
Address: 12808 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
19 Minute Drive
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Date Night? The Lagoon Restaurant provides a fine dining experience with the casual feel of the Sunshine Coast. Great meat & seafood options with a fresh seasonal ¨Catch of the Day¨ creation.
Web Site: www.paintedboat.com/dining
Phone: 604 883-2456
Address: 12849 Lagoon Rd, Madeira Park
21 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours, reservations and menu.
32 locals recommend
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon RdDate Night? The Lagoon Restaurant provides a fine dining experience with the casual feel of the Sunshine Coast. Great meat & seafood options with a fresh seasonal ¨Catch of the Day¨ creation.
Web Site: www.paintedboat.com/dining
Phone: 604 883-2456
Address: 12849 Lagoon Rd, Madeira Park
21 Minute Drive
NOTE: Call in advance to confirm opening hours, reservations and menu.
Delicious homemade Pizzas at Harbour Pizza that is an easy dinner idea for the first night. Call your order in ahead... pick up and enjoy at the cabin.
Address: 12875 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
Phone: (604) 883-2543
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
Harbour Pizza
12875 Madeira Park RdDelicious homemade Pizzas at Harbour Pizza that is an easy dinner idea for the first night. Call your order in ahead... pick up and enjoy at the cabin.
Address: 12875 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
Phone: (604) 883-2543
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
With a stunning view of the 1st tee and the 9th green, the restaurant at the Pender Harbour Golf Club has handmade fresh sandwiches, burgers, salads and plenty more. Only 15 minutes from the cabin.
Address: 13823 Sunshine Coast Highway
Madeira Park
Phone: (604) 883-9541
Website: www.penderharbourhotel.com/food
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.
16 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast HwyWith a stunning view of the 1st tee and the 9th green, the restaurant at the Pender Harbour Golf Club has handmade fresh sandwiches, burgers, salads and plenty more. Only 15 minutes from the cabin.
Address: 13823 Sunshine Coast Highway
Madeira Park
Phone: (604) 883-9541
Website: www.penderharbourhotel.com/food
Note: Call in advance to confirm opening hours and menu.