Pender Harbour is clearly a waterfront community and a haven for boaters.
PHARA is working to daylight a portion of Paq Creek that runs underground between Lily (Paq) Lake and the ocean to enhance salmon and trout populations.
PHARA actively works to remove derelict vessels, abandoned nets, and other pollutants in our harbours.
PHARA recognizes the importance of long-term planning and community engagement in shaping the future of Pender Harbour.
Regular town hall meetings help bring our community together to discuss issues of concern.
The Pender Harbour area thrives on volunteer efforts. These awards recognize the value of volunteers and honour those who have significantly improved our community.
PHARA is working to develop a strategy to fund and maintain our neighbourhood garden in “downtown” Madeira Park.
PHARA draws its main funding from a $30.00 membership per family per year. The organization saw a surge in growth as it moved into its expanded mandate but is looking to include more residents in the area. Members receive regular insider updates on the latest activities of the association.
MAY 15, 2025
To all our members and dock owners—thank you for your generous financial support in our legal challenge of DRIPA in the BC Supreme Court. Your commitment has made it possible for us to take a strong stand.
But the fight is far from over. We’re now entering a new phase—one that depends on building province-wide awareness and support. Our small community cannot carry this burden alone. To succeed, we urgently need the attention, voices, and financial backing of British Columbians across the province. Continue Reading
Community Support Leads to Significant Progress The Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) is pleased to announce a significant victory in our ongoing efforts to protect property rights in
On March 20, 2025, the BC Government held an information session on the recently released addendum to the shíshálh Nation / BC Foundation Agreement. PHARA representatives attended and understood the government to say it
DEAL SIGNED BEFORE ELECTION BUT WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC. Two months before the last provincial election, the BC government signed an updated agreement with the shíshálh Nation to negotiate Aboriginal title
Recently, the PHARA Board has been contacted by several members regarding a government email requesting the voluntary “self-registration” of docks. We have sought clarification from the government on this matter.
