4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS PENDER ISLAND, BC ALL INCLUSIVE

Come solo or bring your favourite women—either way, this is your invitation to sink into island time and salt air on Pender Island. The Pender Island Women’s SUP Glamping Retreat is a women-only, small-group escape designed to build skills, confidence, and connection—on and off the water. Over 4 days, you’ll explore sheltered coastlines, practice technique with supportive coaching, and settle into unhurried moments that make you feel like yourself again: glamping comfort, delicious resort meals, golden-hour paddles, and the kind of laughter that only shows up when you’re truly relaxed. Yoga, breath work, and meditation are sprinkled throughout to help you land fully in the Gulf Islands rhythm. This retreat is for women paddlers who want an experience that’s equal parts adventure + restoration. Whether you’re new to paddleboarding or ready to refine your skills, you’ll be met exactly where you are—with a safe, encouraging vibe and expert guidance throughout. Let the coast set the pace.

Everything you can look forward to on your Pender Island Women's Glamping Retreat

You’ll be staying in Port Browning Marina Resort’s one-of-a-kind canopy-style glamping tents—a rare, elevated “camp-but-make-it-comfortable” experience and the perfect base for our women’s retreat rhythm. Tucked near the heated pool and overlooking Port Browning Harbour, these tents offer that Gulf Islands magic: ocean air, quiet evenings, and a cozy space to recharge between paddles, yoga, and breathwork. Each tent has a private patio with harbour views, and you’re just a short walk to the main building for shared washroom facilities, and the restaurant/pub.

Another accommodation option is the new West Coast RV Hideaway with its own private kitchen and washroom.

Meals are woven into the retreat—fresh, nourishing, and locally inspired to fuel your coastal adventures.

Breakfast: Each morning starts slow and cozy with a fresh continental breakfast, served either in your glamping tent or in the Bridgemans Bistro—a relaxed, communal start before we head to the harbour.

Lunch: For paddling days, the Port Browning Pub prepares catered grab-and-go lunches designed to travel well—so you can pack it in your dry bag and eat shoreline-side or rafted up in a calm cove, without interrupting the day’s rhythm.

Dinner: Evenings are for unwinding together with dinner at the Port Browning Pub—Pender’s classic place to eat, drink, and mingle, with waterfront views, a welcoming local atmosphere, and often live music (depending on the night). It’s the perfect place to debrief the day, laugh, and settle into island pace.

We’ve got your on-water setup covered—so you can arrive, learn, and enjoy the coast without stressing about equipment. Your retreat includes a complete touring-ready kit fitted at the start so you feel comfortable and confident before we launch.

• Paddleboard – stable, confidence-building, and well-suited for beginner-friendly coastal paddling

• Paddle – properly sized for you for comfort, efficiency, and reduced fatigue

• Leash – keeps you connected to your board (a key safety piece, especially in wind)

• PFD (life jacket) – comfortable, Coast Guard/Transport Canada-appropriate flotation that stays with you on the water

• Tow bag – a guide-style safety tool used for group touring, giving us an extra layer of support during crossings, wind, or if someone needs assistance.

We’ll spend our on-water time on guided paddleboard tours along the stunning coastlines of both North and South Pender Islands—exploring sheltered bays, rocky shoreline stretches, and quiet island coves chosen for conditions and comfort. Routes are curated daily based on wind, tides, and the group’s pace, with plenty of pauses to practice skills, take in the views, and simply enjoy being out there together.

Expect a blend of easy touring, beginner-friendly coaching, and those classic Gulf Islands moments—glassier water, coastal wildlife sightings, and shoreline breaks that feel like a mini-expedition (without the rush). Let the coast set the pace.

Our days may begin and end with beautiful sunrise and sunset paddles—the kind that feel like a full-body reset. Bring your mug of something warm, glide out into the calm, and let the coast set the pace.

These sessions are intentionally gentle: an easy paddle, a quiet shoreline pause, then the option to melt into simple SUP yoga and peaceful meditation right on your board. No pressure to perform—if you’d rather just float, breathe, and soak in the views, that’s perfect too.

Deep breath… this is the moment you came for.

After a day on the water, we’ll lean into the coziest kind of recovery: ocean views, a heated pool, and a fire pit gathering that feels like instant community.

If you’re up for it, you can start with a refreshing ocean dip, then slide straight into the warm pool to thaw out and soften your shoulders. As the light fades over the harbour, we’ll gather fireside with new friends, salty hair, and a hot chocolate in hand—sharing stories, laughter, and that rare feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be.

Tent + RV Styles

You’re welcome to request a specific roommate. Choose your package when booking and add your room mate request in your booking notes after checkout.

Private Tent (Studio Style)

• May be booked as a solo accommodation or with a friend sharing the Queen Bed.

• Queen bed

• Queen sofa with sitting area

• Ocean-view patio overlooking the harbour

• Max occupancy: 2

Triple Occupancy Tent (One Bedroom Style)

• Queen bed in main room with two twin beds in a separate bedroom.

• Each person has their own bed.

• Queen sofa with sitting area

• Ocean-view patio overlooking the harbour

• Max occupancy: 3

Important note: These glamping tents do not have private washrooms. Shared washroom facilities are available in the main building (short walk).

West Coast Hideaway RV

• Queen bed in main room with double bunk (for 1 person) in a separate area.

• Each person has their own bed.

• Kitchen and bathroom

• Outdoor sitting area overlooking the harbour

• Max occupancy: 2

Comfort + Amenities (included)

These tents and RV are dialed for cozy coastal comfort—with the little touches that make it feel premium:

• Linens + towels (plus pool towels)

• Electric fireplace (hello, spring evenings)

• 110V lighting + outlets

• Mini fridge

• Keurig coffee maker + kettle

• Tea/coffee/hot chocolate + sugar/honey

• Filtered water jug with pump

• Outdoor patio seating

• Local soap, shampoo + conditioner

• Wine opener + mugs + wine glasses

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with full payment due 60 days prior to the trip start date.

• Cancellation up to 90 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit is refunded

• Cancellation within 90-60 days prior, 50% of the deposit is refunded

• Cancellation Within 60-30 days prior, 0% of the deposit and 100% of the final payment is refunded

• Cancellation within 30 days prior, 0% of the deposit and 0% of the final payment is refunded

Please purchase travel insurance to secure protection for your trip in case you need to cancel for any reason including medical. 

1.) Arrive, settle in to your glamping tent and meet your group over a late lunch before heading out for your first paddle together.

2.) Enjoy a laid back lesson or learn some more advanced skills before your lovely dinner at the Port Browning Marina Resort pub.

Have a sleep in and rise in time for a gentle sunrise paddle with a warm cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

Spend the afternoon meandering along the stunning North Pender Island with breaks for snacks and photo ops.

Relax peacefully on your board with morning mediation and simple SUP yoga (can be done sitting - don't worry about falling in)

Paddle leisurely through stunning harbours and sheltered inlets with a stop for a tasty picnic lunch. Lots of time for photo ops and fun.

Your final paddle of the retreat. Soak up the peaceful scenery, spend some quiet paddling time reflecting on your sense of wellbeing and joy in this awe inspiring setting.

Hugs and group photos after breakfast, but not goodbye - you will have made new friends to paddle with again :)

Each day is designed around a relaxed island rhythm—equal parts movement, wellness, and spacious downtime. You’ll have time to swim in the ocean-view heated pool, brave a refreshing cold ocean dip (optional), and unwind in the evenings gathered around the crackling fire , sharing stories and laughter with new friends under harbour skies.

Gentle wellness routines—yoga, breathwork, and meditation—are woven through the day to help you ground, reset, and fully receive the deep sense of wellbeing that comes from spending time outdoors on the ocean. Plenty of downtime is built in, so you can rest, socialize, and let the coast set the pace.