Michelle’s guidebook for Garden Bay
Local Lakes
Nearby Lake with a couple small swimming docks - a local favourite!
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Garden Bay Lake
Nearby Lake with a couple small swimming docks - a local favourite!
Small nearby lake in Garden Bay offering a picnic site, sandy beach, a turtle habitat, washrooms and some finger food. Perfect for the whole family. Paddle board rentals available.
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Katherine Lake
Small nearby lake in Garden Bay offering a picnic site, sandy beach, a turtle habitat, washrooms and some finger food. Perfect for the whole family. Paddle board rentals available.
Georgeous lake with small sandy beaches and a rope swing for the kids. About 30 mins from Garden Bay. Fine dining restaurant and paddle board rentals available at Ruby Lake Resort.
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Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast HwyGeorgeous lake with small sandy beaches and a rope swing for the kids. About 30 mins from Garden Bay. Fine dining restaurant and paddle board rentals available at Ruby Lake Resort.
Hiking
Trail head in Garden bay, approx. 45 mins each way. Enjoy stunning views over Pender Harbour from a few different vantage points at the top. Moderately challenging hike.
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Mount Daniel
Trail head in Garden bay, approx. 45 mins each way. Enjoy stunning views over Pender Harbour from a few different vantage points at the top. Moderately challenging hike.
Time your day hike to see the flood and ebb tides - a spectacular hike. During peak season, be sure to stop in at the bakery along the path or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while taking in the sights. For a tide table, see https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/app/uploads/2019/01/2019-Skookumchuck-Schedule.pdf and allow at least 30 mins. to get to the Egmont trail head.
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdTime your day hike to see the flood and ebb tides - a spectacular hike. During peak season, be sure to stop in at the bakery along the path or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while taking in the sights. For a tide table, see https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/app/uploads/2019/01/2019-Skookumchuck-Schedule.pdf and allow at least 30 mins. to get to the Egmont trail head.
Local hike with nice views from the top, less challenging than Mount Daniel. Trail head is approx. 10 mins away in Garden Bay.
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Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview DrLocal hike with nice views from the top, less challenging than Mount Daniel. Trail head is approx. 10 mins away in Garden Bay.
Trail around the park, great day hike with nice views and a lighthouse at the point. Dogs permitted on leash.
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Francis Point Provincial Park
Trail around the park, great day hike with nice views and a lighthouse at the point. Dogs permitted on leash.
Ocean
Public local beach located in Francis Peninsula 25-30 mins. from Garden Bay toward Sechelt.
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Baker Beach Park
12499 Baker RdPublic local beach located in Francis Peninsula 25-30 mins. from Garden Bay toward Sechelt.
Located right across the street, entrance off Claydon Rd. Walk down to waterfront, dinghy dock to park the kayaks!
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Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park
5220 Claydon RdLocated right across the street, entrance off Claydon Rd. Walk down to waterfront, dinghy dock to park the kayaks!
Government dock in Madeira Park. Boat launch, kayak rentals, moorage. Location of Alpha Adventures kayak rentals, . Local fishing boats, charters, and seafood sales.
Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour
12967 Madeira Park RdGovernment dock in Madeira Park. Boat launch, kayak rentals, moorage. Location of Alpha Adventures kayak rentals, . Local fishing boats, charters, and seafood sales.
Activities
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast Hwy9 hole golf course with restaurant on site
Stunning views of Jervis inlet, fine dining at Inlets Restaurant, zodiac tours, guided kayak tours. Located in Egmont, BC 30-40 mins from Garden Bay and close to the Skookumchuk Narrows (hike).
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West Coast Wilderness Lodge
6649 Maple RdStunning views of Jervis inlet, fine dining at Inlets Restaurant, zodiac tours, guided kayak tours. Located in Egmont, BC 30-40 mins from Garden Bay and close to the Skookumchuk Narrows (hike).
Located in Madeira Park village at the Government Dock.
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Alpha Adventures- Pender Harbour Kayak Rentals
Located in Madeira Park village at the Government Dock.
Marina and moorage, kayak and paddleboard rentals in Garden Bay
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Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
4686 Sinclair Bay RdMarina and moorage, kayak and paddleboard rentals in Garden Bay
Food scene
Excellent sushi in Madeira Park - hours subject to change based on season
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Mama's Japanese Kitchen
12808 Madeira Park RdExcellent sushi in Madeira Park - hours subject to change based on season
Excellent casual dining in Madeira Park with great views Grasshopper Pub and restaurant, features a kids menu as well. Cold beer and wine store in the hotel.
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Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyExcellent casual dining in Madeira Park with great views Grasshopper Pub and restaurant, features a kids menu as well. Cold beer and wine store in the hotel.
Now Aqui Es Mexico authentic mexican kitchen in Madeira Park, awesome food! For more details including menu, https://www.madeiracornercafe.com/
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Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park RdNow Aqui Es Mexico authentic mexican kitchen in Madeira Park, awesome food! For more details including menu, https://www.madeiracornercafe.com/
Fine dining (reservations recommended) and full service day spa
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Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon RdFine dining (reservations recommended) and full service day spa
Great place to go for breakfast, coffee in Madeira Park village.
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Java Docks
12890 Madeira Park RdGreat place to go for breakfast, coffee in Madeira Park village.
Spa
Spa services available at our award winning sister property: Freedom Lodge & Spa and at the Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel in Madeira Park. Online spa booking available @ www.freedomspa.jigsy.com or call/text Michelle at 604-885-8368 for spa and vacation rental inquiries. Mobile spa services also available.
Freedom Lodge & Spa
5214 Wesjac RoadSpa services available at our award winning sister property: Freedom Lodge & Spa and at the Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel in Madeira Park. Online spa booking available @ www.freedomspa.jigsy.com or call/text Michelle at 604-885-8368 for spa and vacation rental inquiries. Mobile spa services also available.
Groceries
General Store for essentials and liquor sales, 5 mins away, small restaurant on site. Ice cream sales
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John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdGeneral Store for essentials and liquor sales, 5 mins away, small restaurant on site. Ice cream sales
Grocery store located in Madeira Park, 15 mins from Garden Bay.
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IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park RdGrocery store located in Madeira Park, 15 mins from Garden Bay.
Great butcher, general market with extended hours. Perfect for the BBQ!
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Oak Tree Market
12875 Madeira Park RdGreat butcher, general market with extended hours. Perfect for the BBQ!
Government liquor store in Madeira Park 15-20 mins from Garden Bay.
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BC Liquor Stores
12887 Madeira Park RdGovernment liquor store in Madeira Park 15-20 mins from Garden Bay.