Hi there. We hope this website will answer your questions and make the trip out more pleasant. Please let us know if there's anything else you would like us to put up.

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Pender Island
Just a couple of links to let you know what you're getting yourself into.
Pender Island Community Association.
Things to do on Pender
Pender Island Info

Travel Logistics
Unless you are getting to the island by boat or by sea-plane, you will need to take a ferry to Pender from either Tsawwassen (outside of Vancouver) or Swartz Bay (25 km north of Victoria).
Check the ferry schedules at BC Ferries or click here for a summary of ferry times to/from Pender. The ferry times on the wedding invitations were for the winter schedule--in most cases the schedule is similar, but double-check to be sure.
Note: If you are bringing a car on the ferry from Tsawwassen, you will need to reserve a spot in advance on-line or by calling 1-888-223-3779 or (250) 386-3431.
Scroll down the page for more detailed travel information

Once you get to Pender
If all goes well, there will be a car to meet you at the ferry terminal. E-mailing us with your arrival time will guarantee it! If you need to contact us on the island you can reach us by cell phone at (206) 909-1053 or (613) 294-7812.
Or, just come find us. All day Saturday we'll be at the Community Hall for the fall fair. Other days, you can come by our place at 5613 Razor Point Road. There will be an open door and a pot of tea (or coffee) brewing at all hours, and you're encouraged to drop by!

You might find it useful to bring your invitation, which has a map of the island and a list of contact numbers. David's cell phone number has changed -- his new number is (206) 909-1053.

NOTICE and RIDE BOARD!
This is a space where people can post a message if they're looking for a ride to the island, or if they're driving and have space for passengers. You might also want to coordinate taxi-sharing from the Vancouver airport to the ferry terminal -- the cheapest, and definitely the most stylish way to get to the airport is to share a stretch limo that will hold up to six people. Just e-mail us with your travel details and contact info and we'll post the message.

Presents 'n stuff.
Some people have been asking about gifts. You should definitely not feel obliged to give a gift, but if you would like to we are most gratefully accepting donations towards a pair of beautiful ocean kayaks (some friends are leaving town and selling them, there's a picture of one of them below). We have also made a registry for kitchen stuff at Crate and Barrel (click here for information on Canadian and international orders). Alternatively, bring something to add to the wedding festivities!

NEW! More and more travel information!

To get from downtown Vancouver to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal:
You can take the Pacific Coach Lines coach bus from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen. It leaves every hour (but not on the hour) from the central bus station, and fares are $20.50 per person one way (including the $10 ferry fee). The bus will make Vancouver pick-ups along its route, if you call ahead: (604) 662-8074 or 1-800-661-1725. The bus will also do pick-ups at downtown hotels, but on morning routes only (7:45, 8:45 and 9:45 am departures). Call (604) 662-8074 or 1-800-661-1725 to arrange a hotel pick-up.
A taxi from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen costs about $70.
Finally, the bus costs $4 ($2 on weekends) but involves more than one transfer. You should count on about 2 hours for the trip and have a back-up plan in case you miss a transfer. You can plan your trip on the bus company's site.

To get from Vancouver Airport to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal:
Pacific Coach Lines buses run every two hours to Tsawwassen. One way fares are $26.00 per person (including the $10 ferry fee).
A taxi from the airport to the ferry terminal costs $45-50.
The city bus can take about two hours, but costs only $3 ($2 on weekends). You can plan your trip on the bus company's site.

From Seattle:
Option A: Drive north across the border on Hwy 5, straight to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. You might run into border wait times going north or south at the Blaine-Surrey border. Fares to Pender are $36.50 Cdn for the car and $10 per passenger, but are about half this much on the way back.
Option B: Drive to Anacortes and take the Washington State Ferries to Sidney You will need to reserve in advance if you're bringing a car, on-line up to 48 hours in advance, or by calling (206) 464-6400 and 1-888-808-7977. Once you've arrived in Sidney, ask for directions to the nearby B.C. Ferries terminal. Fares for Washington State Ferries are $44.25 US for a car and driver and $13.10 US for each additional passenger, each way. Fares for the BC Ferries portion of the trip are $22.25 Cdn for the car plus $6.50 per passenger, each way.
You could also leave your car in Anacortes, and bring a bike across on the ferry.

If you're coming from the U.S., don't forget your passport!!! If you don't have a passport, click here to see what other documents you can use.

More information on getting to Pender

Contact Info.
If you have any questions, please ask!
David's cell number: 206-909-1053
Address: 3612 Palatine Ave. N. #3 Seattle, WA 98103
Hannah's home number: 250-384-4236
Address: 1728 Davie St., Victoria, BC, V8R 4W6
Send e-mails to mybigfat_canafornian_wedding@yahoo.ca.

Remember! The wedding ceremony: Monday, August 25th, 3PM, Pender Island Community Hall.
The reception will follow, at about 5 o'clock. We have rented a couple of big houses with lots of beds from August 23rd to August 30th. We encourage you to stay, eat, drink and be merry with us at these homes. Just let us know if you want to reserve a bed or room.
Thanks, and love to you all.