Pender Island Tourism

06/02/2026

Spending time on the water this summer? ⛵

Starting June 1, new management measures are in place to help protect the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.

Key measures in and around Gulf Islands National Park Reserve include:
🔹 Keep your distance (until May 31, 2027): Stay 1,000 m away from Southern Resident killer whales in southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet.
🔹Vessel Restricted Zones (June 1–November 30):
No vessels or fishing (with some exceptions) are permitted in restricted zones located near Saturna Island and Pender Island.
Human­powered vessels (kayaks, canoes, etc.) may use a 20 m shoreline transit corridor.
🔹Voluntary speed reduction (June 1–November 30):
Reduce speed to no more than 10 knots in Tumbo Channel, when it is safe to do so.

By following these measures, you’re helping protect critical habitat and support the recovery of this endangered species.

Learn more and get management measures maps, by visiting: https://ow.ly/hep350YTA8W

05/22/2026

Are you in? Choose from a 2K walk and 5K and 10K trail pursuits.

Just under one month until the inaugural Walk for Wellness!

05/22/2026

Did you know the Pender Canal was man-made at the turn of the 20th Century? And it has a speed limit: 10km/h or 5 knots. So slow down and check out the underside of our one-lane bridge re-connecting North and South since the 1950s. A popular shortcut between Bedwell Harbour and Port Browning.
Port Browning Marina Resort, Poets Cove Resort, Spa & Marina, Otter Bay Marina

05/22/2026

Did someone say ice cream?

The rumors are true! 🍦☕

ViVi Coffee Co. has opened a second location right here at Port Browning!

They will be open for the long weekend (Thursday to Monday) scooping ice cream from 10am-4pm.
Coffee and Specialty Drinks coming soon ... but for this weekend, they've got your summer ice cream dreams covered... just need the sun ☀️🤞

05/22/2026

November 20-24, 2026: Otter Bay Terminal closure on Pender Island. Water Taxi service available.

BC Ferries has revised the planned Otter Bay terminal closure dates following community feedback.
The five-day berth closure will now take place:
📅 November 20–24, 2026
A foot-passenger water taxi between Otter Bay and Swartz Bay will operate during the closure, and emergency services will not be impacted.
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback with the Chamber and BC Ferries throughout this process. We’ll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

05/22/2026

Come see for yourself...

05/14/2026

🎟️ Tickets will be available May 12 🎟️

Special guest and host Peach Cobblah 🍑 will be here along with your favourite local Queens and Kings!
👑 Getta Gripp | Owen | Joleene | Fist 👑

📅 Friday, June 5
📍 In the pub
🎟 $15 tickets — available at the pub after May 12
Big looks. Big talent. Big night. Don’t miss it 🌈🔥

05/14/2026

05/14/2026