Arbutus Cove Retreat - Hemlock, Cedar, Sitka & Heron Suite
Food scene
Delicious fresh Mexican and Latin inspired dishes, using socially responsible ingredients that support the local community whenever possible. Their seasonal features and regular menu highlight the local climate while remaining faithful to the traditional roots and cultural inspiration.
Open from 11:30 till late seven days a week.
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Costa del Sol Latin Cuisine
4578 Marine AveDelicious fresh Mexican and Latin inspired dishes, using socially responsible ingredients that support the local community whenever possible. Their seasonal features and regular menu highlight the local climate while remaining faithful to the traditional roots and cultural inspiration.
Open from 11:30 till late seven days a week.
Coastal micro-brewery. If you're going to Townsite for a beer you can take your own appi's or order in while there.
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Townsite Brewing Inc
5824 Ash AveCoastal micro-brewery. If you're going to Townsite for a beer you can take your own appi's or order in while there.
Best fish & chips! Seasonal, local and gluten free - with stunning views and sun sets
(604) 483-2201
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The Boardwalk Restaurant
9673 Longacre RdBest fish & chips! Seasonal, local and gluten free - with stunning views and sun sets
(604) 483-2201
In beautiful Lund- home of the World Famous Blackberry Cinnamon Bun! Everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients! (604) 483-4180
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Nancy's Bakery
1451 101 HwyIn beautiful Lund- home of the World Famous Blackberry Cinnamon Bun! Everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients! (604) 483-4180
Delicious food and stunning views!!! Be sure to make a reservation, 604 483-9775
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Laughing Oyster Restaurant
10052 Malaspina RdDelicious food and stunning views!!! Be sure to make a reservation, 604 483-9775
The Shinglemill is located on pristine Powell Lake and is a favourite for locals and visitors. On warm sunny days you can sit on the deck to watch the boats going up and down the lake, and it's warm and cozy inside, whatever the weather. 604-483-3545
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Shingle Mill Pub & Bistro
6233 Powell PlThe Shinglemill is located on pristine Powell Lake and is a favourite for locals and visitors. On warm sunny days you can sit on the deck to watch the boats going up and down the lake, and it's warm and cozy inside, whatever the weather. 604-483-3545
Great place for breakfast! The BEST French Toast ever!!! But the food is excellent and the mimosa's (not great coffee) ... have some extra time as it takes a while to receive your food. Great Powell River gem!
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Magpie's Diner
6762 Cranberry StGreat place for breakfast! The BEST French Toast ever!!! But the food is excellent and the mimosa's (not great coffee) ... have some extra time as it takes a while to receive your food. Great Powell River gem!
One of our favourites! A really great place to eat, the service and food are exceptional. "Local watering hole with craft beer, wine, and cider on tap. Serving housemade comfort food!"
4603 Marine Ave, Powell River, 604 489-3353
Monks on Marine
4603 Marine AvenueOne of our favourites! A really great place to eat, the service and food are exceptional. "Local watering hole with craft beer, wine, and cider on tap. Serving housemade comfort food!"
4603 Marine Ave, Powell River, 604 489-3353
Hiking
Valentine Mountain Trail - highly recommended, spectacular views (easy to medium level)
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Valentine Mountain Park
Crown AvenueValentine Mountain Trail - highly recommended, spectacular views (easy to medium level)
The Inland Lake Trail is located 12 kilometers north of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. The trail circles Inland Lake and is fully wheelchair accessible, making it one of the few such trails in Canada. The trail also includes 8 picnic areas and 6 fishing piers. The trail is ideal for all levels of hiker.
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Inland Lake Provincial Park
Haslam StreetThe Inland Lake Trail is located 12 kilometers north of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. The trail circles Inland Lake and is fully wheelchair accessible, making it one of the few such trails in Canada. The trail also includes 8 picnic areas and 6 fishing piers. The trail is ideal for all levels of hiker.
Willingdon Beach Trail is located in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Once a rail bed used to haul logs to the Powell River Company Mill, the trail is wide and easy to hike or bike. The area also includes forestry and first nations artifacts so a short hike can end up quite a bit longer if you take the time to stop and check it out. The trail has many access points that will take you down to the beach and you'll find excellent swimming and places to picnic along the shore. The trail is accessible year round and is very popular.
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Willingdon Beach Park
4845 Marine AveWillingdon Beach Trail is located in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Once a rail bed used to haul logs to the Powell River Company Mill, the trail is wide and easy to hike or bike. The area also includes forestry and first nations artifacts so a short hike can end up quite a bit longer if you take the time to stop and check it out. The trail has many access points that will take you down to the beach and you'll find excellent swimming and places to picnic along the shore. The trail is accessible year round and is very popular.
Tin Hat Mountain - breathtaking views of Powell River’s back country with rugged mountains, valleys & lakes. Moderately challenging - part of the Sunshine Coast Trail
Tin Hat Mountain
Tin Hat Mountain - breathtaking views of Powell River’s back country with rugged mountains, valleys & lakes. Moderately challenging - part of the Sunshine Coast Trail
Dinner Rock Trail, also known at the Browne Creek Trail, is a great hike that combines piney forest and ocean views. The arbutus trees along the route are quite spectacular as well, especially in the fall as the neat orangey-red bark becomes even more vivid in colour. The area is well suited for hiking and mountain biking, so be mindful of the other users on the path. The beginning of this trail along Browne Creek is a nice, wide, flat biking trail, and even has a few “slow down” signs. Along this trail you could see many snakes and frogs among the ferns and forest.
While you could shorten your hike to just head to Dinner Rock and back, a major highlight of this trail is the swimming and beach area at Hurtado Bay, as well as the lookout point where you can see the southern tip of Savary Island and the northern tip of Harwood Island, so take your time to check out Hurtado Bay while you’re at it.
Hurtado Point
Dinner Rock Trail, also known at the Browne Creek Trail, is a great hike that combines piney forest and ocean views. The arbutus trees along the route are quite spectacular as well, especially in the fall as the neat orangey-red bark becomes even more vivid in colour. The area is well suited for hiking and mountain biking, so be mindful of the other users on the path. The beginning of this trail along Browne Creek is a nice, wide, flat biking trail, and even has a few “slow down” signs. Along this trail you could see many snakes and frogs among the ferns and forest.
While you could shorten your hike to just head to Dinner Rock and back, a major highlight of this trail is the swimming and beach area at Hurtado Bay, as well as the lookout point where you can see the southern tip of Savary Island and the northern tip of Harwood Island, so take your time to check out Hurtado Bay while you’re at it.
A 2.5-mile (4-km) moderately difficult hiking trail connects the regional park at Haywire Bay on Powell Lake with the west side of Inland Lake. Along the way this up-and-down, forested route passes diminutive Lost Lake. Short lakeside hiking trails also run along the shores of Powell Lake from Mowat Bay Park and Haywire Bay Regional Park.
Haywire Bay Regional Park
7020 Powell LakeA 2.5-mile (4-km) moderately difficult hiking trail connects the regional park at Haywire Bay on Powell Lake with the west side of Inland Lake. Along the way this up-and-down, forested route passes diminutive Lost Lake. Short lakeside hiking trails also run along the shores of Powell Lake from Mowat Bay Park and Haywire Bay Regional Park.
Great Beaches
There are very few vehicles on Savary Island and the main mode of transportation is biking or walking. This means that the main way to get to Savary is to take a small water taxi from Lund which only carries people and bicycles.
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Savary Island Rentals
Vancouver BoulevardThere are very few vehicles on Savary Island and the main mode of transportation is biking or walking. This means that the main way to get to Savary is to take a small water taxi from Lund which only carries people and bicycles.
Such a lovely little park and beach! There is a volleyball court, 2 playgrounds, a waterpark, a dock to jump into the water from and so many trees for those who need a break from the sun! There is also a sweet little cafe/fish and chip place!
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Willingdon Beach Park
4845 Marine AveSuch a lovely little park and beach! There is a volleyball court, 2 playgrounds, a waterpark, a dock to jump into the water from and so many trees for those who need a break from the sun! There is also a sweet little cafe/fish and chip place!
Beautiful lake beach, surrounded by mountains, easily accessible, great place for family. The water temperature is just right in the summer and there are nearby trails to explore. There're cliffs to jump off into the water.
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Mowat Bay Park
5947 Mowat AveBeautiful lake beach, surrounded by mountains, easily accessible, great place for family. The water temperature is just right in the summer and there are nearby trails to explore. There're cliffs to jump off into the water.
Gibson’s Beach is a favorite among locals. Beautiful sandy beach when the tide is out. It also has a small boat launch.
Gibsons Beach Road
Gibsons Beach RoadGibson’s Beach is a favorite among locals. Beautiful sandy beach when the tide is out. It also has a small boat launch.
Wildlife
Come fall, many of the streams that feed into Malaspina Strait teem with spawning salmon. Depending on the year and the spawning cycle, Lang Creek Hatchery and Spawning Channels, south of Powell River, will be thick with returning salmon. The best viewing is right next to the well-marked pullout on Hwy 101. As sure as salmon return to spawn in late summer, so too do raptors and bears follow. Although black bears in the Powell River region tend to frequent the backwoods logging roads, osprey and eagles, otters, and pine marten have no fear of approaching the coastline around Sliammon Creek in search of carrion. Occasionally, even a black bear will put in an appearance. One particularly good viewing spot of both predator and prey is near the Sliammon Fish Hatchery, about 3 miles (5 km) north of the Powell River bridge.
Sliammon Salmon Hatchery
5073 British Columbia 101Come fall, many of the streams that feed into Malaspina Strait teem with spawning salmon. Depending on the year and the spawning cycle, Lang Creek Hatchery and Spawning Channels, south of Powell River, will be thick with returning salmon. The best viewing is right next to the well-marked pullout on Hwy 101. As sure as salmon return to spawn in late summer, so too do raptors and bears follow. Although black bears in the Powell River region tend to frequent the backwoods logging roads, osprey and eagles, otters, and pine marten have no fear of approaching the coastline around Sliammon Creek in search of carrion. Occasionally, even a black bear will put in an appearance. One particularly good viewing spot of both predator and prey is near the Sliammon Fish Hatchery, about 3 miles (5 km) north of the Powell River bridge.
Accessible by boat only, Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park offers excellent opportunities to observe and photograph wildflowers and birds. Visit in May when the island’s meadows of spring wildflowers are in bloom, or in late May to July when the harvest brodiaea blooms and in the last half of June when the coastal cactus bloom.
Mitlenatch Island
Accessible by boat only, Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park offers excellent opportunities to observe and photograph wildflowers and birds. Visit in May when the island’s meadows of spring wildflowers are in bloom, or in late May to July when the harvest brodiaea blooms and in the last half of June when the coastal cactus bloom.
Fishing Charter
Paul Marier offers once-in-a-lifetime experience, from fishing charters to family friendly eco-tours!
Paul loves what he does and is passionate about creating an unforgettable experience. Check out his website to see great reviews from his extremely happy clients!
Hunt Fish Maniac Fishing Charters
Paul loves what he does and is passionate about creating an unforgettable experience. Check out his website to see great reviews from his extremely happy clients!
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Water shoes
The beach at the property is pebbly, so water shoes are a very good idea
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BC Ferry
Avoid sailing waits in the hot sun and book your ferry trips well in advance!
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Experience the magic of BIOLUMINESCENCE
This natural wonder is prevalent throughout Desolation Sound in the warm summer months.
Moonless nights are the perfect opportunity to experience a truly surreal sight. Most people have heard about ‘bioluminescence’, but many have never experienced for themselves.
Living organisms emit light that causes the water to glow and sparkle like a cosmic mirror any motion in the ocean accents this offering, a dance of light as you swim or paddle in darkness.
https://www.bkadventure.com/2022-bioluminescence-moon-calendar/
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International Choral Kathaumixw: July 4-8, 2023
The International Choral Kathaumixw is a 5 day choral festival filled with concerts, common song singing, choral & vocal solo competitions, conductor’s seminars and social events.
https://powellriverprc.ca/arts-culture/festivals-events/
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Powell River Logger Sports – July - Coming back in 2023!
Powell River Loggers Sports showcases some of top logger sports competitors from around the world. This annual event is held mid July at Willingdon Beach Park and features various competitions over 3 days. The newly constructed Loggers Memorial Bowls provides the perfect backdrop for this amazing event that is rich in culture, history, and heritage. Be sure to check out the chainsaw carving competition too.
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Blackberry Festival - August
Coming back in 2022!
The blackberry is one of BC’s favourite fruits and is set to be celebrated big-time at the Powell River Blackberry Festival, a spectacular jubilee of local colours and flavours guaranteed to put a smile on that dial. Powell River has it all, when it comes to blackberry flavours, wine, cheese, pizza and the most mouth watering desserts this side of the sunshine coast.
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Enjoy world-renowned 80-piece symphony, PRISMA Festival
Every year, the PRISMA Festival & Academy unites world-renowned guest artists with top international music students for two weeks of musical exploration by the sea. Only here can you see an 80-piece symphony take shape right before your eyes, along with guest appearances by members of the LA Phil, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra & more.
June 12-24, 2023
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Hunt Fish Maniac Fish Charters
Powell River, BC is an ocean fishing paradise. Depending on the time of year, you’ll have the opportunity to fish for Salmon, Lingcod, or multiple species of Rockfish.
Glacier River Heli Fishing Package gives fly fisherman and conventional fisherman alike a once in a lifetime fishing adventure.