Listed Venue · Pender Island
An escape into the serenity of Pender Island & detachment from noise.
The venue
An escape into the serenity of Pender Island & detachment from noise. Our 3 acre oceanfront getaway will immerse you into the nature and beauty of the gulf islands while you unplug, reconnect, spend quality time with your loved ones, and find adventure. From the oceans to the forests - we can't wait to unveil the charm of Pender Island during your stay at The Tides.
The place
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From their guests
Had a wonderful stay at The Tides Cottages. Returning for the third time . This time was the Cozy and peaceful Rose Cottage. The Tides Cottages is the perfect place to visit. From the magnificent ocean front property, to the abundance of nature, to the charm of cozy clean, well maintained Cottages. The owners have…
Spent 3 nights at the Arbutis house. Beautiful grounds, stunning views and the owners were kind and helpful. There was a group of us renting multiple accommodations on the property - we’ll be back!
Room was fine. But I don’t know if it was the heater or something else in there that caused this but the air tasted gross and now my lungs are absolutely destroyed, it hurts to cough and I’m freezing. Idk what’s up with that but I’m 100% certain it’s something to do with the room I stayed in.
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The practical part
Folklore Wedding Company
The vendor guide for Southern Gulf Islands: photographers, florists, caterers and the rest, all people we have worked alongside.
Vendors nearby
A few of our own picks. The guide above is the full list for Southern Gulf Islands.
Sydney Woodward is a passionate storyteller who, alongside his partner Taryn Strong, co-founded Folklore Wedding Company.
Visit site →Stasia Garraway has been working as a professional photographer for the last 15 years, offering wedding photography for the last eight.
Visit site →Stephanie Artuso is a skilled photographer based on Gabriola Island and a valued member of the Folklore Wedding Company team.
Visit site →Jessica Kirkwood Photography is a Galiano Island–based photographer offering maternity, family, and wedding sessions with a focus on storytelling, natural light, and intimate,…
Visit site →Gossip Floral is a wedding and event floral studio and specialty flower farm on Galiano Island, led by designer Lauren, who grows local, seasonal blooms using sustainable…
Visit site →Keep Floral is a Denman Island–based wedding and event florist founded by Emma Scheurwater, specializing in sustainable, garden-inspired designs using seasonal blooms grown on the…
Visit site →Evermore House is a floral studio and cutting garden on Pender Island, led by florist and flower grower Mercedes Papalia, offering artfully arranged garden-style bouquets, Pender…
Visit site →Avalon Flower Farm offers on-site wedding florals designed from blooms grown on their own 10-acre oceanfront property, with seasonal arrangements spanning bouquets, boutonnieres,…
Visit site →Embers & Atlas is a live-fire catering company serving Victoria, the South Gulf Islands, Vancouver, and beyond, bringing unforgettable outdoor dining and fire-crafted menus to…
Visit site →Oxeye is a modern Pacific Northwest café and bakery in the heart of Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island, celebrating the wild and cultivated abundance of the Southern Gulf Islands.
Visit site →Folklore Wedding Company offers all-inclusive elopement and micro-wedding packages across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, pairing breathtaking venues with trusted local…
Visit site →Across The Watters Weddings & Events is a Pender Island–based planning studio founded by Allie Watters, who brings over 15 years in hospitality and eight years of wedding…
Visit site →Heart Journey offers expert on-site bridal hair and make-up services across Galiano Island, Salt Spring Island, and the broader Vancouver Island region.
Visit site →Madrona del Mar Spa is the oceanfront spa at Galiano Oceanfront Inn, offering a serene garden-tucked retreat where ocean, sky, and forest create a calming backdrop for rest and…
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