Fitness
With many outdoor Recreation opportunities and the Pender Harbour Aquatic Centre’s pool and fitness facility, there’s no reason not to be fit in the Harbour. If that isn’t enough, don’t forget splitting firewood, mowing lawns and chasing deer out of your garden. Our lack of public transportation also provides some fitness opportunities.
Fitness Facilities
The Pender Harbour Aquatic Center includes a swimming pool, weight room and fitness room. Learn more>>
Walks
Lillie’s Loop
You’ll walk along Hwy. 101, Francis Peninsula, Lagoon and Madeira Park Roads to complete this mostly level circuit. Watch for deer, beaver, eagles, swans and other water birds along the lake, named for commercial fisherman Tom Lillie, who built the first home on the lake.
Garden Bay Lake
Walk along Garden Bay Road from one end of the lake and back. This sounds boring, but interpretive signage, benches, porta-potties and, of course, gorgeous scenery and a good chance of observing resident eagles, make it a pleasant stroll.
Iris Griffith Wetlands
This small ecosystem in downtown Madeira Park features a raised walkway with benches and interpretive signage. Access beside the Post Office or on Lagoon Road behind the church. Read more>>
The Crabb Walk
Start at one end or the other of Madeia Park/Gonzales Road and take a side trip to the public wharf. Jack Crabb’s folksy bas relief and full-figure wood sculptures of local wildlife and local characters grace storefronts and public buildings as well as park areas.
Bodybuilding & Martial Arts
The Pender Harbour Aquatic Centre has a well-equipped weight room and fitness room available for an hourly fee. Individualized instruction and group programs are offered.
Who’s Who
Rick Peers of Pender Harbour won his first Mixed Martial Arts fight Oct. 15, 2010 in the Heavyweight Division at the River Rock Casino in Richmond with a TKO 40 seconds into the first round. Offsite links: Rick Peers (MMA News Canada), YouTube video of Oct. 15 fight (WARNING: violence and coarse language).
Sherry Ann (Boudreau) Jensen is a professional bodybuilder, model, mother of four and former Pender Harbour resident. Offsite link: Sherry Jensen.
Fitness Groups
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
604-883-3639
At weekly T.O.P.S. meetings, members gather at the Pender Harbour Health Centre for a weigh-in and weight-loss support and information.
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