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Pender Island's Lantern Festival - Amazing!
I promised you more information on our amazing community event and here it is. Ever since Theresa and I moved here in 2003 we have been a regular at The Three on the Tree Productions Lantern Festival held at Magic Lake on Pender Island. It has evolved Read More...
Pender Island Fall Fair a HUGE Success
Congratulations to the organizers of this year's fall fair here on Pender Island! It takes a huge number of volunteers to put on the fall fair every year, and this year was no exception. Setup, admissions, kid's activities, parade exhibits, fuest Read More...
Pender Island Fall Fair this Saturday, August 23
Come join all of Pender Island at the fall fair this Saturday! There are tons of activities for the kids, food, a beer garden and dancing...if you're going to be on Pender this weekend, you don't want to miss it... The Farmers' Market opens Read More...
Events on Pender Island - Sat Aug 2 & Sun Aug 3
The BC Day long weekend is approaching fast, and we expect to have an island full of visitors (we hope!) to enjoy a little fun in the sun here on Pender. If you are planning to come over for a stay, please note that the ferries have been overloaded for Read More...
Summertime on Pender Island - Information for Residents & Visitors
Summertime is busy on Pender -- our population grows during July and August, and many of the island's organizations offer expanded services. Recycling The depot is now open on Fridays until the end of summer. Depot hours are: Tuesday - 8am to 3pm Read More...
Pender Island Events - Canada Day Long Weekend June 27-July1
It's here -- one of the busiest summer weekends here on Pender. The ferry lineups are long, it's hard to find a parking space down at the Driftwood Centre, and the grocery store will run out of bread by Sunday afternoon. But, all is well...most Read More...
Events on Pender Island - Victoria Day Long Weekend May 15-18
Well, the weatherman says that the sun is coming...it's still a bit gray over here on Pender, but it's definitely warmer than yesterday. Yesterday, we actually had a fire in our woodstove. A fire in May! That's the first time I've been Read More...
Events on Pender Island - Thurs May 8 to Sun May 11
The sun, the sun, I see the sun! The weather forecast is for sun through most of the weekend, so why not wander over to Pender and have a look? Here's a list of some of the happenings we have going on this weekend: Thursday, May 8 7:30pm - Film Night Read More...
Events on Pender Island, BC May 1 - May 4
Welcome to May everyone! It seems as though the weather gods think the new month is cause for celebration -- the Pender forecast is for sun and warmer temperatures right through the weekend (unless you count a bit of rain on Friday...which I choose not Read More...
Pender Island Events - Thursday, April 24 to Sunday April 27
If the last 2 days are any indication, it appears as though "normal" spring weather patterns are reasserting themselves here on Pender. Our mediterranean climate pretty much abandoned us for the past 2 weeks, but we're tough! We can handle Read More...
Events On Pender Island - Earth Day, Saturday April 19, 2008
What are you doing this weekend? Why not make some plans for a last minute getaway to Pender this weekend? The natural beauty will leave you refreshed and renewed! As you may know it is Earth Day this Saturday, so while you are here you can take some Read More...
Check out the NEW Pender Island Guide
I just put the finishing touches on a few new pages on my website. Collectively called the " Pender Island Guide ," these new pages give everyone considering a permanent move to Pender, as well as those just coming for a weekend visit, a one-stop-shop Read More...
Events on Pender Island, BC -- Thursday March 20 to Monday, March 24
Welcome to all of our visitors who have come over to spend Spring Break with us here on Pender! I know that many more of you will be coming over in a couple of days for Easter. Here's some of what's up this looong weekend: Thursday, March 20 Special Read More...
Pender Island Events - Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16
As spring approaches, it's really shaping up to be a great week here on Pender Island. The sun is shining and everyone is smiling as they break open their garden sheds and get started on some serious ground preparation! Here's what's happening Read More...
Poet’s Cove – A Great Place for Pender Island Locals!
For those of you who don’t know, Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa is located on sunny South Pender in British Columbia’s breathtaking Southern Gulf Islands. The resort boasts world-class facilities, and is a great place for Pender residents Read More...
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