Lakes of Pender Harbour

Sunshine Coast Tourism/Regan Hately

Katherine Lake

Katherine Lake

p’ip’k’ilich

With one of the largest sandy beaches on the Coast, Katherine Lake (p’ip’ḵ’ilich) is a family favourite.

The lake itself is not overly large, so please do not use any motorized crafts here. The beach extends into the water with a gentle slope, so it is perfect for children since there is significant shallow space for safe splishing and splashing. More confident swimmers can venture offshore to one of two floating docks.

An adjoining campground and washroom/shower facilities makes Katherine Lake a perfect play-and-stay location. There are 26-RV sites and 10 campsites, as well as a small playground and picnic facilities. Additional nearby amenities are the same as Garden Bay Lake.

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This lake is ideal for:

swimming
families
beachy spot
camping

Two people enjoy a sunset from the dock.

Ruby Lake

Just about as far from a misnomer as you could find, Ruby Lake is an absolute Sunshine Coast gem.

Sakinaw Lake

Sakinaw Lake

An extremely popular vacation cabin lake, Sakinaw is one of the largest lakes on the Sunshine Coast.

Aerial view of two people paddling a canoe across the lake.

Hotel Lake

Another gem in the Pender Harbour area, Hotel Lake is quite private and secluded.

A duck sits on a wooden float in the lake.

Garden Bay Lake

Tucked away in the jewel of Pender Harbour and bordered by forest and mountain, you will find Garden Bay…

Trout Lake

Trout Lake

Trout Lake is a favourite pit stop for travellers and locals alike. Bring your kids, your pooch, your floaties…

A person sits in a red canoe full of gear.

Powell Lake

Almost an inlet unto itself, Powell Lake is the largest in the Sunshine Coast collection and offers endless vacation…

Klein Lake

Klein Lake

One of the better kept secrets of the Coast, Klein Lake lays hidden away in the forest near the community of Egmont.

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Mixal Lake

The mostly undeveloped Mixal Lake makes for the perfect peaceful getaway. More often than not you will find a calm…

A man stands on a boardwalk looking out over the misty lake.

Inland Lake

Inland Lake stands apart from almost all other Sunshine Coast lakes because it is fully accessible.