ACTIVITIES IN PENDER HARBOUR

Smuggler Cove Marine Park

Smuggler Cove is a popular destination for many Sunshine Coast residents and tourists, located 16km West of Sechelt. A sheltered 182-hectare marine park which surrounds Smuggler Cove can be accessed by boat at the north end of Welcome Passage or by land via a 4km hike from a parking lot at the end of Brooks Road, off Highway 101. This park provides five campsites with toilets, and there is good swimming and picnic areas for families and holidayers.

A wide variety of nature trails allow for peaceful walks through the forest to enjoy the beauty of the BC wilderness. Back country camping is allowed, but be sure to bring your own drinking water. The rocky shoreline provides interesting territory to explore, while the sheltered cove allows for good canoeing and kayaking, and there are scuba diving opportunities as well. The park is home for many beavers, birds, wildlife and plants and also offers gorgeous views of Georgia Strait and Welcome Passage.