Garden Bay is tucked between the waters of Garden Bay and Hospital
Bay on the north side of Pender Harbour. The communities of Garden
Bay, Madeira Park and Irvine's Landing are known collectively as
Pender Harbour, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
Attractions/Activities
- Garden Bay Provincial Marine Park is a delightful 163-hectare
forested park, a main feature of Garden Bay. A short walk through
the forest from the parking lot leads to the shoreline and a dinghy
dock for small craft anchored in the sheltered bay. Boaters will
find a secure anchorage and good holding.
- Diving. The maze of coves, bays, and islands around Pender Harbour
make it the most popular diving spot on the Sechelt Peninsula.
You'll need a boat to reach the four most popular sites at Fearney
Bluffs,
Nelson Rock, and Anderson and Charles Islands.
- Katherine Lake Regional Park on Garden Bay Road near Garden Bay
and Irvines Landing is a popular freshwater treat in a region dominated
by saltwater locales. The sandy beach at this smallest of four
local lakes ringed around Pender Harbour will appeal to both swimmers
and picnickers.
- Two hiking trails lead to viewpoints overlooking Pender Harbour.
Pender Hill (758 feet/231 m) rises sharply from the saltchuk (a
Native term for water) above Irvines Landing, while Mount Daniel
(1,375 feet/419 m) sits above Garden Bay. Both present moderately
difficult, unrelentingly steep hiking.
- From Garden Bay you can arrange boat charters or cruises to Jervis
Inlet, Princess Louisa Inlet and the magnificent Chatterbox Falls.
