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Public land on the Penders is plentiful and varied. The parks and
recreational areas have been preserved through the Provincial Government, joint Federal and Provincial initiatives, and through regional and community parks. Here's a sampling of what awaits you: |
Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy.
- Roesland and the nearby Malahat Properties encompass 230 hectares of mountain,
forest, Roe Lake, and prime beach access. Newly acquired, this is the largest park on the Penders. The
Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy is a joint Federal and Provincial venture which has been acquiring special
areas throughout the Gulf Islands. Roesland has beautiful trails, lake and ocean access, a toilet, and
picnic tables.
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Provincial Parks:
- Beaumont Park
- is accessible by boat or on foot from the Mt. Norman parking lot.,
a 20 minute hike. It offers camping, picnicking, swimming, water, toilets.
- Prior Centennial Park
- The only public campsite on the Penders, with camping, and forest walks.
(Heart Trail)
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CRD and Community Parks:
Recreational:
- Magic Lake
- picnicking, birdwatching.
- Danny Martin baseball park
at Magic Lake.
- Disc Park
- an 18 pole, 4 hectare public frisbee golf course.
- Playgrounds
beside the tennis court on Schooner Rd.,
at Shingle Bay
and at Thieves Bay.
- Mortimer Spit. Off Canal Road between North and South Pender, this is a popular spot for dog
walking, beach picnics, boat launching.
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Hiking:
- Mt. Norman Park
was the first Gulf Island Regional Park. It's a 2 kilometer hiking
trail to the summit and back, with beautiful views. You'll find a parking lot, toilet, bike stand, viewing
platform. Many other shorter hiking trails are found throughout the islands.
Ecological reserves:
- Medicine Beach
on North Pender protects a rare wetland and ancient settlement.
- Brooks Point
on South Pender is good for wildlife and ocean viewing.
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