2017 SunCruiser West Coast

WORDS BY CHERYL MACKINNON
Getaway
PHOTOS COURTESY PAINTED BOAT
to
RESORT
the
SPA & MARINA
SUNSHINE COAST
With Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
Painted Boat Resort Spa and Marina is a vibrant, coastal chic resort located on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast.
Offering casually elegant and spacious two
bedroom/two bath villas - each with a captivating
water view from an oversized patio
or deck - guests take pleasure year-round
from wellness treatments in the spa, to a
myriad of local activities including hiking,
mountain biking and kayaking right out
the front door of the property. Creative,
locally sourced cuisine is enjoyed at the waterfront
restaurant from early April to late
October each year.
Pender Harbour
A funky collective of neighborhoods including
Madeira Park (Painted Boat
Resort’s location), Garden Bay, Kleindale,
Irvines Landing and Daniel Point
to name a few, Pender Harbour is one of
the Sunshine Coast’s most sought out destinations.
Showcasing an eclectic array of
amenities from artists’ studios and museums,
to annual international jazz and blues
festivals, and outdoor adventure treasured
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the world over; this area has long been a
draw for boaters. At Painted Boat Resort,
the knowledgeable and often local, Guest
Services team loves to help design on shore
programs for their guests.
Painted Boat Resort’s Marina
Painted Boat’s fully-protected deepwater
marina is safe from the worst storms, with
the wharf offering designated moorage slips
ranging from 20 to 60 feet for a total of 300
feet of short-term moorage. The perfect
place to drop anchor for the day, or better
still, an overnight stay for a day or two - just
be sure to make reservations as space is always
in demand and subject to availability.
For guests dining at the restaurant or
with an appointment at the spa, day moor-