Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a calming spa retreat or a quiet escape from the everyday, you will find the experience you’re searching for at Poets Cove.

Some of our year-round activities include our heated swimming pools and hot tubs, our world-class Susurrus Spa, tennis and multi-sport courts, and hiking, biking or marine adventures.

Our scheduled activities are a little more limited in the Fall/Winter so if you have any questions, please contact our Activities Centre to customize excursions for you.
250-629-2116 or activities@poetscove.com

Poets Cove Activities Centre
Poets Cove offers extensive activities to keep you active throughout your stay with us. From sea to land, our excursions are designed specifically for our guests to witness some of the natural beauty the West Coast has to offer.

We coordinate our activities with the needs and interests of your group. Whether it is a scenic guided hike or exciting whale watching adventure, we aim to create the activity that most appeals to you.

Poets Cove Signature Packages
Click here for more details on our:
Paddle, Hike, and Spa Package
Wines & Designs on Pender Island

Water Adventures
Poets Cruise Gulf Islands Ocean Adventures
Poets Cruise began with a goal to allow our guests to enjoy the most out of the West Coast waters. The tours they offer give you a chance to witness the beauty of the West COast first hand. You will get to see the marine life in its most natural setting. Orca whales, Dahls Porpoise, Sea Lions and Bald Eagles are just a few of the many wildlife you will encounter. Click here to read about the following Tours:
Photo Op Historical Eco Tour
Salt Spring Saturday Market Cruise
Poets Cruise Evening Ocean Adventure

Click here for the following Tours:
Whale Watching Cruise
Poets Cruise Elegant Vineyard Cruise

Click here for these Tours:
Fishing Charters - 1/2 day and Full Day private charters
Emerald Sea Adventures Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure
Sidney Thursday Evening Market Cruise

Adventures In Flight
Take a flight with Pat Bay Air, specializing in adventures throughout the West Coast. Charter a flight or jump on an excursion with this certified flight company based out of Victoria. Being so close to the Gulf Islands, this company can get you from the airport and back to Poets in a quick and easy manner. Take a look at some of the tours they offer for our Poets Cove guests.
City of Gardens: Victoria Day Trip
Gourmet Picnic on the Beach
Island Gourmet Safaris

Art Galleries
Wonderful Artist Galleries are scattered throughout North & South Pender Islands. Look for the open signs or call to confirm hours and to make your appointment. Pender artists look forward to your visit! http://mayne.gulfislands.com/trincoarts/
If you don't have your car with you, you can still visit some nearby South Pender galleries by foot or bike.
It's an approximate 40 minute walk to Susan Taylor & Frank Ducote's Blood Star Gallery www.bloodstargallery.com and Michelle Wilman's Blissmania flame-worked glass gallery.

Team Building Activities
As well as our own Activities Centre arranging group activities such as Amazing Race, Pirates of the Cove and Poetry in Motion, we partner with several companies in providing unique team building experiences. See our Meetings & Events / Corporate Retreats section for more information.