Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pender Island

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pender Island

The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens
4.7 (14287 ratings)4.5 (10114 ratings)
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment.
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, Canada
GardenNature & ParksBotanical gardenPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Victoria
"This stunning 55-acre garden and National Historic Site has been drawing visitors since it was started in a limestone quarry in 1904."
Lime Kiln Point State Park
Lime Kiln Point State Park
4.8 (1066 ratings)4.5 (632 ratings)
Shoreline day-use park with a lighthouse offering land-based whale-watching, hiking trails & more.
1567 West Side Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
State parkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
4.6 (2166 ratings)4.5 (970 ratings)
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle.
1461 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5, Canada
Nature & ParksArboretumBird watching areaGardenNature & Wildlife AreasSpecialty Museums
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
4.5 (219 ratings)4.5 (333 ratings)
Nonprofit aquarium exhibiting Salish Sea marine life & including a jellyfish tank & touch pools.
9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, Canada
AquariumNature & ParksAboriginal art galleryLearning centerMuseum of zoology
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 15 Things To Do In Sidney, BC, Canada - Updated 2021
"An aquarium that features over 160 species of marine life, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Aquarium is located on Sidney’s waterfront. This aquarium also displays marine mammal artifacts and a Coast Salish art collection. This is one such landmark where both children and adults love to spend their time at and also take part in kids’ activities, informative lectures, and workshops about the Salish Sea."
English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
4.6 (198 ratings)4.5 (404 ratings)
Remains of a mid-19th-century settlement with historic outbuildings & exhibitions, plus a boat dock.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve
4.7 (62 ratings)4.5 (161 ratings)
9083 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
Nature & ParksArt MuseumsNature & Wildlife AreasParks
Moran State Park
Moran State Park
4.8 (1125 ratings)5 (539 ratings)
Expansive park featuring campgrounds, 5 lakes, hikes & an observation tower with panoramic views.
3572 Olga Rd, Olga, WA 98279, USA
State parkNature & Parks
Beacon Park
Beacon Park
4.6 (244 ratings)4.5 (72 ratings)
9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, Canada
ParkSights & LandmarksLighthousesPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 15 Things To Do In Sidney, BC, Canada - Updated 2021
"Source: Photo by user Michal Klajban used under CC BY-SA 4.0. No time is wasted when you spend even an entire day lazing, relaxing, and chilling at Beacon Park. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, admiring several works of art and metal work sculptures as you walk towards the pier."
Pacific Northwest Raptors
Pacific Northwest Raptors
4.8 (587 ratings)4.5 (466 ratings)
1877 Herd Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5W4, Canada
Nature & ParksBird shopNature & Wildlife Areas
Sucia Islands
Sucia Islands
5 (22 ratings)5 (74 ratings)
Picturesque, unique shaped island with an array of hiking trails alongside swimming & boating.
Eastsound, WA 98245, USA
IslandNature & ParksNational Parks

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Pender Island

The Red Brick Cafe
The Red Brick Cafe
3.7 (120 ratings)
2423 Beacon Ave #106, Sidney, BC V8L 1X5, Canada
CafeCoffee shop
Mentioned by Yelp
Restaurants in Sidney
"Had the chili and it was awesome.” See all Red Brick Cafe reviews"
Windbell Cafe
Windbell Cafe
4.2 (185 ratings)
Canadian counter-serve place for sandwiches, soups, espresso & gelato in homey, orange-hued digs.
2400 Bevan Ave #101, Sidney, BC V8L 1W1, Canada
CafeBubble tea storeSandwich shopSoup restaurant
Mentioned by YellowPages.ca
The Best Take Out Food in Sidney
"Soup Bar, Cafe-restaurant, Grab N Go, Italian, Take Out, Dine In, Kids' Menu, Family Restaurant, Gluten-free, Hot Meal, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Lunch Menu. Pignatta is a Grab N Go soup bar and lunch counter. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch, La Pignat..."
Mentioned by YellowPages.ca
The Best Restaurants in Sidney
"Soup Bar, Grab N Go, Cafe-restaurant, Dine In, Take Out, Italian, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Gluten-free, Family Restaurant, Kids' Menu, Lunch Menu, Hot Meal. Pignatta is a Grab N Go soup bar and lunch counter. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch, La Pignat..."
Beacon Café
Beacon Café
4.3 (89 ratings)
2505, 4P8, Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada
CafeCoffee shop

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Pender Island Area

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
4.5 (380 ratings)4.5 (226 ratings)
Modern rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in a hip hotel with an upscale seafood restaurant.
9805 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, Canada
HotelSights & LandmarksMonuments & StatuesPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by finder.com.au
Sydney hotels with a spa bath in the room | Finder
"Styled in bright whites, yellows and blues, the Radisson is a modern hotel hidden behind a historic facade. All of its bathrooms are marbled and include a shower and/or bath, though only a handful offer spa baths."
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
4.7 (114 ratings)4.5 (69 ratings)
904 Westcott Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
FarmSights & Landmarks
Krystal Acres
Krystal Acres
4.2 (53 ratings)4 (156 ratings)
3501 W Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
FarmSights & Landmarks

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Pender Island

Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
4.6 (2166 ratings)4.5 (970 ratings)
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle.
1461 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5, Canada
Nature & ParksArboretumBird watching areaGardenNature & Wildlife AreasSpecialty Museums
Island View Beach Regional Park Campground (May-September)
Island View Beach Regional Park Campground (May-September)
4.4 (133 ratings)4.5 (93 ratings)
7013 Homathko Dr, Saanichton, BC V8M 2J7, Canada
CampgroundNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasParks
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve
4.7 (62 ratings)4.5 (161 ratings)
9083 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
Nature & ParksArt MuseumsNature & Wildlife AreasParks

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Pender Island

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