Located approximately 37 km (20 miles) north of
Sechelt on the
Sunshine Coast, the park encompasses 163 hectares and is accessible by vehicle and boat. Access to the waterfront day-use area is by footpath from a small parking lot at the southern entrance to the park. A dinghy dock in the bay facilitates small craft access to the shore.
The communities of Garden Bay, Madeira Park and Irvine's Landing are collectively known as Pender Harbour, an excellent base for salmon sportfishing.