Michelle’s guidebook for Garden Bay

Michelle
Michelle’s guidebook for Garden Bay

Local Lakes

Nearby Lake with a couple small swimming docks - a local favourite!
17 locals recommend
Garden Bay Lake
17 locals recommend
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.
19 locals recommend
Katherine Lake
19 locals recommend
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.
42 locals recommend
Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast Hwy
42 locals recommend
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.

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.
26 locals recommend
Mount Daniel
26 locals recommend
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.
171 locals recommend
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont Rd
171 locals recommend
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.
Local hike with nice views from the top, less challenging than Mount Daniel. Trail head is approx. 10 mins away in Garden Bay.
33 locals recommend
Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview Dr
33 locals recommend
Local 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.
51 locals recommend
Francis Point Provincial Park
51 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
Baker Beach Park
12499 Baker Rd
10 locals recommend
Public 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!
9 locals recommend
Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park
5220 Claydon Rd
9 locals recommend
Located 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 Rd
Government dock in Madeira Park. Boat launch, kayak rentals, moorage. Location of Alpha Adventures kayak rentals, . Local fishing boats, charters, and seafood sales.

Activities

9 hole golf course with restaurant on site
16 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Golf Club
13823 Sunshine Coast Hwy
16 locals recommend
9 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).
22 locals recommend
West Coast Wilderness Lodge
6649 Maple Rd
22 locals recommend
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).
Located in Madeira Park village at the Government Dock.
8 locals recommend
Alpha Adventures- Pender Harbour Kayak Rentals
8 locals recommend
Located in Madeira Park village at the Government Dock.
Marina and moorage, kayak and paddleboard rentals in Garden Bay
7 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
4686 Sinclair Bay Rd
7 locals recommend
Marina and moorage, kayak and paddleboard rentals in Garden Bay

Food scene

Excellent sushi in Madeira Park - hours subject to change based on season
28 locals recommend
Mama's Japanese Kitchen
12808 Madeira Park Rd
28 locals recommend
Excellent 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.
59 locals recommend
Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast Hwy
59 locals recommend
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.
Now Aqui Es Mexico authentic mexican kitchen in Madeira Park, awesome food! For more details including menu, https://www.madeiracornercafe.com/
17 locals recommend
Aquí Es México
12808 Madeira Park Rd
17 locals recommend
Now 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
32 locals recommend
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon Rd
32 locals recommend
Fine dining (reservations recommended) and full service day spa
Great place to go for breakfast, coffee in Madeira Park village.
6 locals recommend
Java Docks
12890 Madeira Park Rd
6 locals recommend
Great 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 Road
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.

Groceries

General Store for essentials and liquor sales, 5 mins away, small restaurant on site. Ice cream sales
29 locals recommend
John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool Rd
29 locals recommend
General 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.
33 locals recommend
IGA Madeira Park
12887 Madeira Park Rd
33 locals recommend
Grocery store located in Madeira Park, 15 mins from Garden Bay.
Great butcher, general market with extended hours. Perfect for the BBQ!
17 locals recommend
Oak Tree Market
12875 Madeira Park Rd
17 locals recommend
Great butcher, general market with extended hours. Perfect for the BBQ!
Government liquor store in Madeira Park 15-20 mins from Garden Bay.
12 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
12887 Madeira Park Rd
12 locals recommend
Government liquor store in Madeira Park 15-20 mins from Garden Bay.