The Fox Den, Garden Bay Guidebook
Hikes
Pender Hill Trail Head
4331 Coastview DrThe views from the top are out of this world!
Daniel Point Park
4190 Orca RdThis is an easy hike with views of the ocean
Local Amenities
John Henry's is the closest place to get groceries, souvenirs, and alcohol. They also have a nice café where you can sit on their covered deck overlooking the marina and have a beer and a sandwich. The Post Office is also located here and you can launch your boat at the marina.
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John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdJohn Henry's is the closest place to get groceries, souvenirs, and alcohol. They also have a nice café where you can sit on their covered deck overlooking the marina and have a beer and a sandwich. The Post Office is also located here and you can launch your boat at the marina.
A 10 minute walk from The Fox Den Tiny Home and a beautiful spot to run to, enjoy the sunset, or crab right from the dock. This is the future spot of PODS which will be an underwater discovery centre, complete with restaurant and convention centre once it is built (expected 2022).
Irvines Landing
A 10 minute walk from The Fox Den Tiny Home and a beautiful spot to run to, enjoy the sunset, or crab right from the dock. This is the future spot of PODS which will be an underwater discovery centre, complete with restaurant and convention centre once it is built (expected 2022).
Lakes & Beaches
Freshwater lake with sandy beach and children's play structure; located a 5 minute drive from The Fox Den Tiny Home. This lake is also a turtle sanctuary.
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Katherine Lake
Freshwater lake with sandy beach and children's play structure; located a 5 minute drive from The Fox Den Tiny Home. This lake is also a turtle sanctuary.
One of the largest lakes in the area and one of only 2 lakes on the Sunshine Coast that allow motorized boats. One of the accesses to the lake is just up the street from the Fox Den Tiny Home. Locals say that there are hieroglyphs on the cliffs around the lake.
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Sakinaw Lake
One of the largest lakes in the area and one of only 2 lakes on the Sunshine Coast that allow motorized boats. One of the accesses to the lake is just up the street from the Fox Den Tiny Home. Locals say that there are hieroglyphs on the cliffs around the lake.
One of the 6 lakes in the area that are within 5-10 minutes of The Fox Den Tiny Home. Many docks are scattered along the shoreline, and although they may have signs on them that say private dock, they are free to use by anyone and everyone.
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Hotel Lake
One of the 6 lakes in the area that are within 5-10 minutes of The Fox Den Tiny Home. Many docks are scattered along the shoreline, and although they may have signs on them that say private dock, they are free to use by anyone and everyone.
1 of only 2 lakes that allow motorized boats. Breathtaking views with clear and crystal waters.
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Ruby Lake
15427–15899 Sunshine Coast Hwy1 of only 2 lakes that allow motorized boats. Breathtaking views with clear and crystal waters.
One of the 6 lakes in the area that are within 5-10 minutes of The Fox Den Tiny Home. Many docks are scattered along the shoreline, and although they may have signs on them that say private dock, they are free to use by anyone and everyone.
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Garden Bay Lake
One of the 6 lakes in the area that are within 5-10 minutes of The Fox Den Tiny Home. Many docks are scattered along the shoreline, and although they may have signs on them that say private dock, they are free to use by anyone and everyone.
Mixal Lake
One of the many fresh water lakes within 5-10 minutes of the Fox Den Tiny Home.
City/town information
This is a great place to visit and comb the beach when the tide goes out. Great local pubs and close to Skookumchuck Falls.
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Egmont
This is a great place to visit and comb the beach when the tide goes out. Great local pubs and close to Skookumchuck Falls.
Approximately 20 minutes from The Fox Den Tiny Home, Madeira park is a quaint community on the ocean that has coffee shops, restaurants, an IGA grocery store, Liquor store, Pharmacy, Thrift Store, Marina and beautiful views.
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Madeira Park
Approximately 20 minutes from The Fox Den Tiny Home, Madeira park is a quaint community on the ocean that has coffee shops, restaurants, an IGA grocery store, Liquor store, Pharmacy, Thrift Store, Marina and beautiful views.
Food scene
The Grasshopper Pub boasts fantastic views of the ocean, as well as a large cold beer and wine store.
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Pender Harbour Hotel
12671 Sunshine Coast HwyThe Grasshopper Pub boasts fantastic views of the ocean, as well as a large cold beer and wine store.
Euspiria Cafe
12904 Madeira Park RdDelicious Coffee
Great little café to have a beer and a sandwich etc. while overlooking the marina.
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John Henry's Resort & Marina
4907 Pool RdGreat little café to have a beer and a sandwich etc. while overlooking the marina.
Sightseeing
One of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia occurs in the Skookumchuck Narrows.
Twice daily, nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the direction and power of these incredibly turbulent rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 9 ft in height, with 200 billion gallons of water flowing through the Skookumchuck Narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlets. The Sechelt Rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and, for their attraction to extreme kayakers and divers. “Skook”, as it is affectionately named, is one of the great whitewater wonders of the world, attracting thrill-seekers from across the globe.
The rapids can be reached by a popular and easy 4 km hike along a well-developed trail in Egmont, BC, with minimal elevation change, which takes about one hour to walk. The trail takes you to the Narrows, where you can choose one of two viewing locations: Roland Point and North Point. If you’re looking to see big waves, check out the “Flood Tide”, which can be viewed from the Roland Point viewing area. The whirlpool and tidal pool activity is found during the “Ebb Tide” and can be viewed from the North Point viewing area.
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
6671 Egmont RdOne of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia occurs in the Skookumchuck Narrows.
Twice daily, nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the direction and power of these incredibly turbulent rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 9 ft in height, with 200 billion gallons of water flowing through the Skookumchuck Narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlets. The Sechelt Rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and, for their attraction to extreme kayakers and divers. “Skook”, as it is affectionately named, is one of the great whitewater wonders of the world, attracting thrill-seekers from across the globe.
The rapids can be reached by a popular and easy 4 km hike along a well-developed trail in Egmont, BC, with minimal elevation change, which takes about one hour to walk. The trail takes you to the Narrows, where you can choose one of two viewing locations: Roland Point and North Point. If you’re looking to see big waves, check out the “Flood Tide”, which can be viewed from the Roland Point viewing area. The whirlpool and tidal pool activity is found during the “Ebb Tide” and can be viewed from the North Point viewing area.