Wednesdays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Community Church
4405 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Find AA Meetings in Pender Island, British Columbia
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Pender Island, British Columbia, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across Pender Island, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 1 venue in and around the city.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Pender Island, British Columbia
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Community Church
4405 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs, around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Access:
Downstairs around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Mondays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Community Church
4405 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Community Church
4405 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Fridays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Community Church
4405 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs around back AA contact Fred 1-250-526-0550
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Mayne Island Health Centre, Lower Level
526 Felix Jack Road, Mayne Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Mayne Island.
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Church House
360 Georgina Point Road, Mayne Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Christopher's Church
140 East Point Road, Saturna, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Christopher's Church
140 East Point Road, Southern Gulf Islands, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
All Saints Anglican Church
110 Park Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Salt Spring Senior Centre
379 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required Birthday meeting 1st Sat of each month
Tuesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks preferred. Max 25 people
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
About AA Meetings in Pender Island
AA groups in Pender Island, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Pender Island follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
- • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
- • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
- • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Pender Island's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Pender Island, British Columbia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Pender Island, British Columbia at 1 venue. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in Canada?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of CCSA, not advice from this directory.
What is a sober living home and who is it for?
Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
- Alcohol helplines in Canada are run province by province rather than nationally. CCSA maintains the current list.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against CCSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.