A couple weeks before we headed out on our trip to Victoria, I started searching Airstreams for sale in the Vancouver area. I thought if there was something that we wanted to look at, we would stop in to see it. We did stop in at Traveland RV in Langley and found the style of Airstream that we think would be perfect for us but that's for another time. My internet search brought me to the Woods on Pender site and I was intrigued. Airstreams set up on Pender Island for the purpose of glamping? What?!? A dream come true. We can glamp without having to haul our Airstream through the mountains and on a ferry? And dogs are welcome? Let's do it! Since April is still off-season, we were able to book Airstream 6 for two nights. In high season the minimum stay is three nights and I imagine they book quickly for the summer months. Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands located in the Gulf of Georgia, BC. If you take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, it is one of the islands you sail by. We arrived via a direct afternoon ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay). The ride was about 40 minutes to Otter Bay. We were greeted at the front office and then headed to Airstream 6 for the tour and instructions. Airstream 6 is a renovated 1978, 31' Airstream Sovereign Land Yacht. We were told there is no crime on the island so the keys stayed in the door of the Airstream the entire time. It is a very friendly island! The inside has been renovated with modern comforts. Westley immediately sniffed out the treats that were left for them (him?) and was thrilled. Much better than the vegan treats they wouldn't even touch at Jasper Park Lodge. The site also has a softub, propane fire pit, hammock and our favourite - a Bunkie. Let's talk about this Bunkie - we totally want one! It is brand new with a super comfortable bed and a TV with bluetooth and Bose speakers. We actually slept in the Bunkie and it was like sleeping in a tree house - with wifi and Netflix. There is also a massage Airstream on site for total relaxation. We'll have to try that out next time. The island is very dark at night which makes for a spectacular celestial display. Thank you Mother Nature. We had a great time exploring the beautiful island. Before we arrived we were told by family and friends that it is "hilly" - that's an understatement. We didn't ride our bikes on the island - we are not in Pender Island bike riding shape! The island is full of amazing forests and hiking trails. There are no predators on the island so the dogs were safe however, we were warned that eagles and owls have been known to swoop down at little dogs. Pender Island is actually two islands - North and South Pender which are connected by a narrow bridge. We had a great time exploring both islands and we might have tired out The Tails. There is a Car Stop program on the island. Basically if you need a ride you wait at one of the many car stops and someone will pick you up and give you a ride. How cool is that?! The food at Woods on Pender is also incredibly good. Since we were only staying two nights, we had no intention of cooking. We had dinner one night at Coffee + Kitchen. The drinks and food were fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. James said he had the best burger ever. I had the gnocchi - amazing! One thing to note is that many things are closed on the island on Monday and we were there on a Monday. The second day we had a late lunch at The Camp Truck and it was outstanding. I also ordered a home made gourmet s'more which I took to go and toasted myself later to enjoy by the fire. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. We had a reservation for the 7 am ferry to Vancouver (Tsawwassen). The ferry takes about two hours because it also stops at Mayne and Galiano Islands. We had breakfast on the ferry and were begrudgingly ready to hit the road once we hit the main land. We had an absolutely amazing time exploring the west coast and we didn't want to come home. In hindsight, I should have stayed but that's a story for another time over a cocktail.
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Meeri
5/12/2019 09:22:25 pm
You have inspired us to revisit Pender....haven’t been there for about 15 years....I enjoyed your blog.....you have an appreciation for big and little goodnesses.
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11/24/2019 04:09:50 pm
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AuthorMellissa & James live in Edmonton, Alberta and enjoy exploring. Currently our Airstream is parked at a seasonal site about an hour from our home. Archives
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