Pembroke Parish

Introducing Pembroke Parish

Appearing like a sturdy thumb extending upward from the center of Bermuda, Pembroke has much to attract visitors. It abounds with water views, overlooking colorful Hamilton Harbour to the south, scenic Great Sound to the west and the open Atlantic to the north. It's short on sandy beaches, but that's never been enough to keep visitors at bay. Indeed, the very first resort ever built in Bermuda, the venerable Princess Hotel, wasn't erected on one of those glorious Warwick beaches but went up right here on stony Hamilton Harbour. And it became such a magnet for visitors that several of the elegant mansions lining the nearby waterfront opened as genteel inns. A testimony to the solid Bermudian hospitality that has been their cornerstone, many of these places still draw visitors who prefer traditional charm to a day at the beach.

That's not to say Pembroke is caught in some sort of time warp. To the contrary - this is the most vibrant and expanding parish in Bermuda. The same waterfront that's home to period inns bustles with new office buildings, and if you walk through the Princess Hotel you'll likely see more businesspeople than tourists. Almost all of the growing number of international companies that have flocked to Bermuda have set up in Pembroke.

Not surprisingly, the parish offers superb dining options; the quieter north shore has scenic coastal parks to explore; and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, at the southeast side of the parish, shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in the mysteries of the ocean.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009