Ainslie Cove

03/29/2023

Summer 2023 is almost fully booked. Get in touch for Fall reservations now.

01/23/2018

Summer ‘18 is booking up fast. Only 1 week in July and 2 weeks in August still available. Contact me at [email protected] to reserve your family vacation on Pender Island.

07/17/2017

Enjoying Ainslie Cove with my family this week. Here's a photo of the late afternoon sun on the Cove. The last week of the summer (August 26 - September 2) is still available. Pass on to your friends who you think would enjoy a vacation on Pender.

06/29/2017

New and improved Bistro at Port Browning

Hungry...? Try out our new Bistro. Call 250-629-3493 to reserve

05/18/2017

Easy getaways refresh body, mind, and soul: Pender Island offers relaxing escape into nature

A great post to share with friends and family who you KNOW need a getaway vacation to Pender Island.

Hear that? The nothing? The lack of sirens, honking horns, and roaring buses?

03/20/2017

Finally the snow has melted (in most places), and thoughts can turn to late Spring and Summer vacations on the Gulf Islands. If these are your plans, book ahead to ensure your preferred dates and property are available. Now booking at Ainslie Cove for the remainder of 2017. Check out our web site and contact us to reserve your stay.

01/25/2017

Now is the time to plan and reserve your week of relaxing summer vacation on Pender Island. We are taking reservations now for summer '17. Book your preferred dates now.

10/31/2016

Friendliest Communities (and Towns) in Canada - Expedia.ca

Pender Island is #16 on the list. But shhh - it's our little secret. :)

Explore the top places that embody what Canada is famous for--our friendliness. Here is our list of the friendliest places in Canada.

09/25/2016

Ainslie Cove - Ainslie Cove Family Vacation Rental

Still looking for that perfect, relaxing Thanksgiving weekend for the family or small group of friends? Check out our web site ainsliecove.com and make your reservation today!

Waterfront 4-Bedroom Family Vacation Rental on Pender Island, one of the Southern Gulf Islands in British Columbia, Canada

09/08/2016

BC Marine Trails Network

Bring your kayaks to Ainslie Cove - launch from our dock and paddle the new Salish Sea Marine Trail.

The BC Marine Trails Network Association is proud to announce its biggest project yet - the Salish Sea Marine Trail. It will connect Victoria and Vancouver as part of The Great Trail - the Trans Canada Trail - and be open in time for Canada's 150th on July 1, 2017. Bring it on! https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/news/bcmtna-news/2554-the-salish-sea-marine-trail-is-born

09/06/2016

5 Reasons to Visit the Southern Gulf Islands This Fall - Explore BC

The Fall is a perfect time for a long weekend on Pender. Book now!

Which Gulf Island should you choose for a getaway in British Columbia? Here's the lowdown on what's cool for fall.

08/16/2016

As we start to wind down the summer season, thoughts turn to Fall on Pender - still great weather but a quieter time on the islands. Consider a Fall week getaway, or long weekend. Get in touch now to reserve your stay at Ainslie Cove.

08/01/2016

Timeline Photos

07/19/2016

It's a gorgeous day on Pender and the view from the deck is sooooo relaxing. ☀️

07/15/2016

Discover the Southern Gulf Islands

Choose Pender Island!

We live within a life ring’s toss of one of the 52 places the New York Times recommended you should visit this year. Board a B.C. Ferry and within an hour you can be at the first of fiv…

06/04/2016

Another great hike on Pender....

Today’s lets you explore the natural landscape of the Gulf Islands, as well as some of their history. Take the loop trail around the edge of stunning Roe Lake, then head to the Roe Islet lookout by Ella Bay for beautiful ocean views. Don’t forget the former cottage resort, now operated as a museum - , past and present! http://ow.ly/YbIRK

06/01/2016

Soaking Up the Quiet on Pender Island - Western Living Magazine

No better place to "soak up the quiet" than the leather recliners that look out to the Cove. Book your summer "quiet time" soon.

When you live in Vancouver, you don’t have to get very far from the city to find a little greenery or an ocean view or even some wildlife. So while the majesty of nature is in abundance on Pender Island—beautiful coastal forests, 33 public ocean access points, we get it, Pender—that’s not exactly wh...

05/27/2016

Ainslie Cove - Gulf Islands Family Vacation Rental

We have availability for the end of June and the first two weeks in July. Visit our web site at www.ainsliecove.com or find us on VRBO #817806

Ainslie Cove - Waterfront 5-Bedroom Family Vacation Rental on Pender Island, part of the Southern Gulf Islands in British Columbia, Canada

05/24/2016

Literally steps from the top of our driveway is the entrance to the Mt. Norman and Beaumont trails. Read the Parks Canada description. https://www.facebook.com/GulfIslandsNPR/posts/484436511754132:0

Venture up South Pender Island’s Mt. Norman Trail for a bird’s eye view – and a good workout! This challenging takes you 244m above the shore to an observation platform and stunning panoramic vistas; take the long way down Beaumont trail for access to wilderness campsites. http://ow.ly/YbrDj

05/03/2016

The weather is warming and we're getting into "vacation on Pender" season, whether for weekend getaways or full weeks in the summer. Still some summer weeks available...

03/20/2016

Ainslie Cove's cover photo

03/20/2016

Photos from Ainslie Cove's post

03/20/2016

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