Poets Cove Resort & Spa, Pender Island, B.C.
Grand Tour 2006 began at Poets Cove Resort & Spa, the Gulf Islands' premier luxury resort. Hidden away in a secluded bay on Pender Island, British Columbia, the resort offers unparalleled peace, tranquility and elegance in the midst of incredible natural beauty.
The Penders, as they are called by locals, were actually one island joined by an isthmus, which was dredged in 1902 to make a canal large enough for the steamship, the Iroquois, to traverse from the Hope Bay dock on North Pender to Sidney, a far safer and shorter route than around South Pender. Later, in 1955, the islands were joined again by a picturesque one-lane bridge.
Things to See & Do
Poets Cove Resort & Spa
Whether you're looking for relaxation, exhilaration, or quiet contemplation, you can discover it at Poets Cove. In addition to the resort and spa, Poets Cove also offers a full-service 110-slip deep-moorage marina - rated one of the ten best in the Western Hemisphere - and a Canadian point of entry customs office for CanPass users. Their marine centre features Moorings Market for shopping, and an activity centre with a heated year-round outdoor pool, hot tub and ocean-view deck.
For more information, visit their web site: www.poetscove.com
Beaumont / Mount Norman Park
Hike to the top of Mount Norman, elevation 800 feet, for a spectacular view. A beautiful and popular park. Enter from Swanson Channel from the south, or from Plumper Sound and Port Browning through Pender Canal.
Morning Bay Winery
The winery is just a short 15-minute dinghy ride away. For those who are interested in visiting the terraced vineyards of Morning Bay Winery for a tasting call the winery (250-629-8351) to set something up.
For more information, visit their web site: www.morningbay.ca
Marina Info
Harbormaster: Tara Hodgins
Phone number: 1.866.888.2683
VHF Number: 66A
Facilities
Gas: gas and diesel available
Power: 15 and 30 amp available
Water: available
Waste Disposal: available
Groceries: available
Laundry/Shower: showers and washrooms at poolside
Medical/Pharmacy:
Connectivity: BroadbandXpress wireless internet
Other Facilities lodge, dining, lounge, deli, pub, pool, spa, fitness center
|
 |
> GRAND TOUR HOME
> ROUTE MAP
> LOG BLOG
> DESTINATIONS
- Poets Cove
- Nanaimo
- Pender Harbour
- Prideaux Haven
- Shoal Bay
- Lagoon Cove
- Sullivan Bay
- Duncanby Landing
- Shearwater
- Khutze Inlet
- Klewnuggit Inlet
- Prince Rupert
- Foggy Bay
- Ketchikan
- Meyers Chuck
- Santa Anna Inlet
- Wrangell
> SPONSORS
Special Thanks to
our Top Sponsor 
|
