Things to Do in Pender Harbour & Area

Hiking & Biking

Pender Harbour & Egmont are full of some of the most scenic hikes and mountain biking trails, ranging from simple lakeside strolls to challenging mountain paths.

(Please note: there are black bears in the area from spring to fall. Read more about bear safety at the BC Parks website.)

In the Garden Bay area, two popular hikes with spectacular vistas include Pender Hill and Mount Daniel. Both are on the challenging side (up and down) but are well worth the effort.

With the Caren Range standing sentinel at our eastern borders, plenty of exciting mountain biking trails are easily accessible at access points along the Sunshine Coast Highway.

Access to the popular hiking & biking Suncoaster Trail is also available at various points along the Sunshine Coast Highway from Egmont to Secret Cove. See the Suncoaster Trail information on the SCRD website, which includes maps and other information.

Suncoaster Trail sign, Sakinaw Lake section
Photo by Camp Cutthroat Creative

For a more leisurely stroll, take a walk along the boardwalk of the Iris Griffith Wetlands Park in Madeira Park, situated behind the post office and fire hall at the end of Gonzales Rd. The wide boardwalk, seats and signage create a quiet and fascinating place for residents and visitors to spend time.

The Skookumchuck Rapids hike in Egmont, BC is a must for anyone who loves hiking and who also wants to appreciate the power of nature and ocean tides.

Kayakers often ride the waves and show off some fancy manouevers, and if you're lucky, you might also see porpoises or sea lions enjoying the strong tidal waves!

Check the tide tables to ensure you're visiting at the best viewing time. The best viewing is at ebb tides, though flood tides are good viewing too. Large (L) and extra-large (XL) tides offer the most extreme changes, and excitement!

Pick up the Pender Harbour Rotary Club's "Fat Tires & Walking Sticks" booklet, available for just $5 at the Visitor Information Booth, Prudential Sussex Realty office, Madeira Park Veterinary Clinic, Earthfair Store, John Henry's Marina/General Store, and other locations in the area.

Want to hike with a group?
Check out the facebook pages for the local hiking groups
Pender Harbour Hikers (intermediate-advanced) or
Pender Harbour Ramblers (novice-intermediate)
for weekly hikes in the area. Open to everyone!

Area regional parks and maps (Sunshine Coast Regional District):
See the SCRD's new Interactive Park Map

Baker Beach Park info and park map
Tyner Park info and park map
John Daly Park info and park map
Pender Hill Park info and park map
Daniel Point Park info and park map
Katherine Lake Park & Campground info and park map
Suncoaster Trail info and park map
Dan Bosch Park info and park map
Klein Lake Recreation site & Campground info and park map
Egmont Park info and park map

Area provincial parks and maps (BC Parks):

Francis Point Provincial Park info and park map
Spipiyus Provincial Park info and park map
Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park (Mount Daniel hike) and park map
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park info, park map,and tide tables
Ambrose Lake Ecological Reserve info and park map

Biking the Suncoaster Trail. Photo by Brian Lee

Pender Harbour & Egmont Regional Parks Map

For more detailed information about one of the many scenic parks located in Pender Harbour & Egmont, simply click the map below to go to the Sunshine Coast Regional District website's regional park listings.