Small marine park in Pender Harbour with shoreline access and a dinghy dock.
BC Parks describes 200 metres of shoreline, secure anchorage, a small dinghy dock, and opportunities for fishing, picnicking and swimming. A hiking trail and Mount Daniel route are accessed from Garden Bay Road, not from the marine area. Follow BC Parks guidance for pets and beach restrictions.
Community health centre offering primary care and other clinical and wellness services to residents from Halfmoon Bay to Egmont.
The Pender Harbour Health Centre Society describes the centre as a community-led non-profit providing medical and health and wellness programs to Pender Harbour and surrounding communities. HealthLink BC lists primary care and family practice, nursing services, laboratory services, ambulatory care, mental health and counselling, foot care, hearing assessments, illness-prevention and wellness programs. Eligibility is residents of the area from Halfmoon Bay to Egmont. Appointments are required. The facility is wheelchair accessible and service is listed in English. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, and closed weekends and statutory holidays. Call 604-883-2764.
Service Areas: Egmont, Garden Bay, Halfmoon Bay, Madeira Park, Pender Harbour
Location: 5066 Francis Peninsula Road, Madeira Park, British Columbia
Provides food and basic goods to Pender Harbour and Egmont residents through scheduled pickup and community-supported Blessing Boxes.
The Pender Harbour Food Bank serves Pender Harbour and Egmont. Its current website lists pickup from 10 am to 12 noon at the Ministry Centre in Madeira Park near the elementary school; check its calendar for the next service date and register by calling 604-883-9773. The church identifies the Ministry Centre at 12891 Lagoon Road as the food bank’s home. Food supplies include fresh and non-perishable food such as meat, dairy, cereals, bread and produce, as well as personal hygiene products and diapers. Community-supported Blessing Boxes are available between food bank Mondays at the Pender Harbour Community Church in Madeira Park, beside the community hall in Egmont, and at the Rotary Park gazebo in Garden Bay. Confirm current pickup dates and details directly with the food bank.
Service Areas: Egmont, Garden Bay, Madeira Park
Location: 12891 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park, British Columbia
Regional waste and recycling facility in the Garden Bay area.
The SCRD transfer station is at 5545 Garden Bay Road. Seasonal hours are Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in October-April (closed Tuesday and Sunday); May-September it is Monday and Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Loads are not accepted after 4:50 p.m. The Share Shed is open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Check SCRD closures and disposal fees before visiting. SCRD currently says drywall collection at this station is suspended; use Sechelt Landfill for drywall and check for updates. The station is closed September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Provider: Pender Harbour Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer fire protection and fire-safety information for Pender Harbour, including Garden Bay.
The Pender Harbour Volunteer Fire Department operates Fire Hall #2 at 13303 Deller Road in Garden Bay. It provides fire protection and fire-safety information within its defined protection area. The official site links the service-area map and lists the administration office at Hall #1, Madeira Park. In emergencies call 911; verify an address against the service-area map.