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Pender Island Aerial Photographs

Kevin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:04:45 +0000

Both North Pender Island and South Pender Island are very photogenic from the air. Many will have seen these islands briefly as they fly from Vancouver Airport to Victoria Airport as the flight regularly crosses over the islands. Others are fortunate enough to come and go from the Gulf Islands by float plane providing fantastic views as they dart amongst the small harbours.

These photographs are a sample of what can be expected as you approach North and South Pender Island from different angles. Additional aerial photographs of North Pender Island Aerial Photos and South Pender Island Aerial Photos.

The view from North Pender Island to South Pender Island, North Pender Island, BC

Poets Cove Resort and Bedwell Harbour, South Pender Island, BC

The canal between North Pender Island and South Pender Island, BC

Otter Bay Ferry Terminal Photographs

Kevin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:12:55 +0000

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The Otter Bay ferry terminal on North Pender Island is likely the first landmark that most visitors will see on their arrival. For those fascinnated with the British Columbia Ferry ships the terminal offers a great view of the workings of the fleet. While you are there, try out the best burgers on the Pender Island at The Stand.

The Queen of Cumberland arriving at Otter Bay on North Pender Island during a rare snow storm

Crowds at the Otter Bay ferry terminal, Pender Island, British Columbia

The Queen of Tsawwassen arrives at Otter Bay bringing locals and vistors from the Vancouver Area

Roesland, North Pender Island Photographs

Kevin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:53:20 +0000

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Roesland on North Pender Island was run as a resort for decades. In recent years the property was purchased for parkland and now is contained within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada. The spit contains some of the most impressive arbutus trees on North Pender Island as well as a spectacular clump of white fawn lilies. The lilies bloom in April and add a really nice addition to any visit.

White Fawn Lilies at Roesland, North Pender Island

Old cottage at Roesland, Gulf Islands National Park, North Pender Island

Aerial photo of Roesland, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada, North Pender Island

Looking south from Roesland, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada, North Pender Island

Hope Bay, North Pender Island Photographs

Kevin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:33:53 +0000

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Hope Bay on North Pender Island is a very photogenic location with beautiful views overlooking Mayne Island and Saturna Island. Be sure to wake up early and watch the sunrises.

View of Hope Bay, North Pender Island from the water

Aerial photograph of Hope Bay. North Pender Island

The Hope Bay Store, North Pender Island