“BEAUTIFUL BY NATURE” – Powell River is located at the top of the
Sunshine Coast of the British Columbia mainland 135 km (88 miles).
Northwest of Vancouver, Jervis Inlet separates Powell River from the
Lower Sunshine Coast.
To the west lies the Straight of Georgia and Vancouver Island. The
Powell River region of the Sunshine Coast is a year round sea to
mountain recreation area and is quickly becoming the place to live and
retire for residents from around the world.
People have found the area’s carefree lifestyle, low housing costs,
and easy access to major city centres the perfect choice for a lifetime
of enjoyment by the sea.
The population of Powell River region is approximately 22,000 with
forestry, tourism, mining, and fishing as major industries. The year
round temperature average is 9 degrees Celsius and in the summer
temperatures range from 18-30 degrees Celsius. The area has a moderate
average rainfall of between 101-120 cm with 1400-1900 hours of annual
sunshine.
Powell River boasts many recreational activities including camping
at Haywire Bay, hiking the Knuckleheads, mountain biking Inland lake or
the challenging North Shore styled Tower Trail, experiencing more than
100 unique diving sites (Powell River is rated the best overall diving
destination in the world), golfing at Myrtle Point Golf Course, salmon
fishing with one of the local fishing & boat charters, walking the
Willingdon Heritage trail (wheel chair accessible), bird watching,
sailing, or try the canoe and kayaking route which is approximately 90
km long.
Powell River also has many attractions including: self guided tours
of the Historic Townsite, Patricia Theatre (the oldest operating movie
theatre in Canada since 1913), Desolation Sound, International
Kathaumixu Choirs, the Village of Lund (the village at the end of Hwy.
101), Savary Island with white sandy beaches and warm ocean water, the
Coast Salish Village of Sliammon, and Texada Island (the largest gulf
island).
For further information about Powell River visit Discover Powell River, and for maps of Powell River and area, click here Powell River Maps.
Neighbourhoods:
Powell River is made up of several neighbourhoods including:
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Townsite — a National Historic District full of charming homes
- Westview — the heart of Powell River and boasting the ferry terminal, airport, city hall and a thriving commercial area.
- Grief Point — just south of Westview. A little quieter residential area.
- Cranberry Lake — a vibrant area surrounding Cranberry Lake, with some commerce, parks and residences.
- Wildwood — just north of Townsite, across the Powell River bridge, Wildwood is a more rural area with organic farms, commerce and homes.
- Texada Island — the largest and most industrialized of the Gulf Islands, accessible from Westview ferry terminal.
- Areas North and South — what can we say? Beautiful British Columbia at its finest!
