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WELCOME TO POWELL RIVER

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE Ultimate adventures mean different things to different people.

Families come in all sizes containing two, three or four generations. Our family bucket list will appeal to many of them and we hope families add even more activities to the list.

Our area’s newest attraction is a bike skills park located at Powell River Recreation Complex.

A few individuals may choose to run the 180-kilometre Sunshine Coast Trail from beginning to end while others decide to traverse the trail in short segments. Whether you choose to go by foot, on a bike, by ATV or on horseback, trails throughout the region take you on all types of adventures.

From Saltery Bay north to Lund, Powell River Regional District has distinct neighbourhoods that offer many ways to while away the days. You won’t run out of ideas.

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One of those “neighbourhoods” is actually only accessible by ferry. Texada Island, with its colourful mining history dating back to the 19th century, can occupy several days exploring. Building a new concession at Shelter Point Park unearthed first nations’ artifacts that are on display at the eatery.

At the beginning of Highway 101 that ends at the tip of South America, the hamlet of Lund is a must-see for visitors.

Water taxi or private boat are the only methods of reaching nearby Savary Island with beaches that have been compared to Hawaii.

Adventures undertaken by people who came before us can light imaginations. Four museums in the area cover first nations’ canoe trips, fallers with handsaws felling giant trees, miners extracting minerals and a medical doctor’s early office and instruments. Dis-

plays and items help us understand what life was like many years ago.

Being surrounded by the ocean and lakes means we have many opportunities for adventure on and underneath the water. Climbing adventures involve bluffs, small hills and steep mountains. From easy heights to ultimate challenges, there are plenty of places to scale upwards.

There are folks who consider eating to be an adventure so it’s appropriate that Powell River has so many restaurants to help out.

And to slake a thirst, Townsite Brewing creates different craft beers to pair with food selections.

Visitors join the fun at many festivals held each year. Residents love to meet and socialize, and they welcome others to be part of the community.

DRIVE: Powell River is about 145 kilometres north of Vancouver, BC, near the end—or start, depending on how you look at it—of Highway 101, which hugs the coast of North and South America all the way to Chile. It takes about five hours to get here from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in Vancouver. Drivers will enjoy two ferry rides among some of the most beautiful West Coast scenery. From Victoria, take the Vancouver Island Highway to Courtenay, then follow the signs to the ferry terminal at Little River.

FLY: Pacific Coastal Airlines runs regular flights from the

South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport to Powell River airport.

WestJet also has regular flights into Comox on Vancouver Island. The Comox airport is a few minutes from the Little River ferry terminal.

BUS: Malaspina Coach Lines has daily bus service to and from Powell River.

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WELCOME TO THE WESTVIEW HARBOUR • Moorage for up to 150-foot vessels • WiFi for smartphones, laptops or iPads • Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms • Laundry facility • 30 and 50 amp outlets • Recycling station

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• Waste oil tank • Free sewer pump-out • 1.5-ton crane for lifting • Fuel dock • Free seasonal shopping shuttle

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EXPLORING OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS WESTVIEW

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Westview boasts gorgeous ocean views from almost everywhere. A seawalk, beaches and a campsite are within minutes of each other, and you would be hard pressed to find more breathtaking sunsets.

• Chartering a fishing or cruise boat • Fishing off Westview pier • Walking along the seawalk • Seeing the totems at Westview Viewpoint • Strolling Willingdon Beach Trail and seeing the forestry exhibits • Visiting Powell River Forestry Museum • Visiting Powell River Historical Museum and Archives • Browsing through art galleries and shops • Playing at Willingdon Beach playground and water park • Playing a round of mini-golf

AT YOUR SERVICE: • Shopping • Restaurants • Bowling alley • Movie rentals • Hospital • Medical clinics • Pharmacies • Boating services • Marina • Vehicle repairs • Hotels • Recycling • Churches • Sani-dump at Willingdon Beach

• Dining at one of many fine restaurants • Swimming, skating, working out or playing horseshoes at Powell River Recreation Complex complex • Enjoying Powell River Bike and Skate Park • Enjoying live theatre • Going bowling • Going to a spa or enjoying a sauna at the recreation complex • Viewing the murals on Marine Avenue • Visiting various artist galleries • Taking in the Powell River Farmers' Market Wednesday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, April to October

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CRANBERRY

Cranberry is a charming community with character homes, some shopping, and dining. Cranberry Lake is fringed with water lilies. It’s not suitable for swimming, but is a lovely place to paddle.

AT YOUR SERVICE: • Groceries • Barber • Nursery • Diner • Pub—beer and wine store

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• Camping, hiking and swimming at Haywire Bay • Hiking or biking around wheelchairaccessible Inland Lake • Hiking to Valentine Mountain viewpoint • Swimming, sunbathing and picnicking at Mowat Bay

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TOWNSITE

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Powell River Townsite is designated a National Historic District.

AT YOUR SERVICE: • Restaurants • Convenience store • Theatre • Churches • Pub—beer and wine store • Gas station—auto repairs

• Taking a walking tour of Townsite • Playing tennis • Going lawn bowling • Renting a cabin or houseboat on Powell Lake • Seeing the world’s largest floating concrete breakwater • Visiting Canada’s oldest continually running movie theatre • Taking a tour of Townsite Brewing

Wildwood, perched on the high ground on the north side of Powell River, has an atmosphere of rural charm.

AT YOUR SERVICE: • Convenience store • Pub—beer and wine store • Gas station

• Hiking Scout Mountain • Exploring the sea life at Gibson’s Beach • Hiking the Switchback Trail • Picking blackberries in season • Walking the Wildwood Bluffs

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MYRTLE POINT

• Mountain bike the backwoods & trails • Practice golf shots at the driving range • Golf 18 holes

LANG BAY

• Picnic and swim at Palm Beach • Go fly-fishing in many area lakes • Paddle the Powell Forest Canoe Route • Snowshoe or ski the Knuckleheads alpine region • Hike to Emma Lake or the Knuckleheads • Visit the salmon spawning channel and tour Lang Creek Fish Hatchery • Hike to the waterfall at Eagle River

TLA'AMIN (SLIAMMON) OKEOVER INLET • Kayak or cruise Desolation Sound FIRST NATION • Camp or beachcomb at Okeover Inlet • Hike the forests • Visit the salmon hatchery • Visit the Fluvarium (underwater salmon-viewing gallery) • Take an interpretive hike with a Tla’amin guide • See the totem pole on Beach Road

• Charter a cruise or fishing boat • Hike part of the Sunshine Coast Trail

SALTERY BAY

• Camp at Mermaid Cove • Hike to Rainy Day Lake • Cycle from Saltery Bay to Lund • Scuba dive and see the Emerald Princess

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ON TEXADA ISLAND It takes only a half-hour to travel by ferry from Powell River to Texada Island. The ferry leaves from the Westview terminal and arrives in Blubber Bay, at the northern end of Texada Island.

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Check out the new archeological display window containing a variety of artifacts that were found on-site and learn about the park’s history and cultural significance.

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IN LUND AT YOUR SERVICE: • Hotel • Campground/Cabin rentals • Art gallery • Shopping • Convenience store

• Marina • Kayak rentals • Water taxi to Savary Island • Pub, restaurants, bakery • Boat charters

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• Visiting the historic hotel • Booking a lunch or dinner cruise • Enjoying the local restaurants • Scuba diving the iron mines • Exploring the boardwalk and shops • Kayaking in the Copeland Islands • Skippering a bareboat charter • Sightseeing

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Lund is located at the beginning and end of Highway 101, a road that stretches all the way along the west coast of the Americas.

More than just the best fish & chips on the Sunshine Coast

The Boardwalk Restaurant Lund, BC

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Tug-Guhm GALLERY & STUDIO

Breakfast, lunch & great home baking!

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Open at 7 am • 7 days a week at our beautiful location on Lund Harbour FREE Internet • Licensed • 604.483.4180

Debra Bevaart’s studio gallery is a showcase for more than 40 artists with Debra’s stone sculptures brought to life on-site.

The theme of the gallery is strong coastal imagery.

OPEN ALL YEAR • 10 AM TO 5:30 PM Historic Lund Hotel 604.414.0474 ext 297 aartcreations@shaw.ca “A UNIQUE STOP AT THE END OF THE ROAD” DISCOVER POWELL RIVER 2015

THE HISTORIC LUND HOTEL The Gateway to Desolation Sound Lund, BC

Experience the sunsets, scenic beauty & pristine waters surrounding this fully restored oceanfront property Proud member of the Powell River Chamber of Commerce

604.414.0474 • TOLL-FREE 1.877.569.3999 email: info@lundhotel.com • www.lundhotel.com

Top 10 Reasons to Wear a Pollen Sweater 1. No pop bottles were hurt making Pollen Sweaters.

2. You’ll be helping sheep stay cool in summer.

3. The pure wool stays warm even when wet.

4. Non-itchy, and soft enough to wear next to sensitive skin.

5. Machine washable and dryer safe at low temperature.

6. We put the label on the inside where it belongs.

7. Designed to layer smoothly under or over other garments.

8. No offshore sweatshops.

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9. If it ever wears out compost it.

10. Makes you 50 to 90% more handsome (results may vary).

Pollen Sweaters Inc. Made in Lund, BC, Canada since 1986 Store located in downtown Lund above Nancy’s Bakery

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GUIDING AMAZING ADVENTURES SINCE 2001 Kayak tours, lessons & rentals Zodiac boat tours & kayak delivery Hiking tours Marine charts, books, maps & more

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High season phone hours 8 am to 8 pm Low season phone hours 8 am to 6 pm OVER 25 YEARS’ PROVIDING TOTAL COASTAL SERVICE & OPERATING YEAR-ROUND Hikers’ drop-off at Sarah Point, start of the Sunshine Coast Trail Charters available to various coastal destinations PAGE 17

ON SAVARY ISLAND

Savary Island’s beaches have been compared to those in Hawaii. White sand, clams, oysters, crabs, water warm enough to swim in all day. A place to bask in sunlight, to savour in the memory, Savary Island offers much for the senses.

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• Taking a water taxi ride to Savary Island • Exploring the island by bicycle • Enjoying the warm water and beautiful sandy beaches with a picnic

AT YOUR SERVICE— SUMMER MONTHS ONLY: • Restaurant • General store • Gift shop

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BC’s Tropical Isle

• White sandy beaches • Warm waters • Towering evergreen trees • Fern valleys • Sweeping views ... and friendly locals

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CHECKING OFF THE FAMILY BUCKET LIST  Ride bikes through the myriad of trail systems 

 Hike parts of the Sunshine Coast Trail

 Boat up Powell Lake to go tubing

 Walk, run or bike around Inland Lake

 Learn how beer is made on a brewery tour

 Skateboard at the expanded site

 Camp on a beach, lake or in the backcountry

 Bike at the new bike skills park

 Sway to symphony music at Celebration of the Senses

 Frolic in the falls of Eagle River

 Journey on a Tla'amin First Nation’s cultural tour

 Study local history at various museums

 Skim board at Donkersley Beach

 Walk the boardwalk in Lund

 Seek out garage sales and thrift stores

 Take in a movie

 Spend a day geocaching

 Swim at the recreation complex pool

 Dance and listen to music at a Farmers’ Market

 Kick up sand on Savary Island beaches

 Follow fun festivals all summer long

 Swing in the playground at Willingdon Beach

 Learn about salmon at a hatchery

 Traverse the Willingdon Beach Trail

 Drop a line to catch a cod or trout

 Climb on old logging equipment

 Cruise Desolation Sound to sightsee, view wildlife and enjoy lunch

 Go through this magazine and add to this list.

There are so many experiences waiting for you

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A favourite hike for many families takes them up a series of stone stairs with handrails to Valentine Mountain. At the first stop, you can see across the Strait of Georgia, part of the Salish Sea, to Vancouver Island. Following a trail that twists along, the next great view is over Powell Lake, up to the hills of sunny Wildwood. Continuing to circle around, you look over Cranberry Lake and off to the southern part of the community. Soon you are back where you started and ready to descend the stairs once more. If you want more of a hike, you can turn off onto a trail that will lead you to Mowat Bay and back up Cranberry Street to Crown Avenue and the parking lot.

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On a rainy day or to escape high summer temperatures, Powell River Historical Museum and Archives provides its own time machine. Go back into history through the designated exhibit areas. History intrigues people of all ages. Powell River Forestry Museum covers a major BC industry and Henderson House Living Museum documents the life of Powell River’s first medical doctor. Townsite, where the house is located, is a museum itself with its National Historic Designation, the only one in Western Canada. Texada Historical Museum and Archives is a short ferry ride away and one of the best attractions on the island with its fascinating history of miners and their families and their lives on the rock.

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Arenas Aquatic Centre Bike & Skateboard Park Evergreen Theatre Banquet Facilities • Conference Rooms Weight Gym • Fitness Studio

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DUMP TRUCKS • EXCAVATION • ROCK CRUSHER • SLINGER TRUCK

Commercial and Residential

A full selection of aggregates and gardening mediums Delivery or pickup See our website tandrcontracting.ca We pride ourselves in providing top-notch services and products to all of Powell River, Texada and outlying areas.

Barging can be arranged for remote destinations. Free quotes.

We are excited to share our compost-based soil filled with rich organic matter and nutrients. It will be perfect for your lawn or garden.

Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm 604.485.2234 Office • 4240 Padgett Road After hours: Shaun: 604.414.5455; Dan: 604.483.6978

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Evangel Pentecostal Church Sunday Service 10 am 5139 Manson Avenue (Corner of Joyce Avenue and Manson Avenue) 604.483.4283 • www.evangelpc.com Faith Lutheran Church ELCIC Sunday Worship 10 am • Rev. Brenda Nestegaard Paul 4811 Ontario Avenue • 604.485.2000 • faithlutheranpr@telus.net Lighthouse Community Church Sunday Service 10:30 am 4620 Michigan Avenue • 604.414.7735 Living Water Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Gathering and Sunday School 10 am 4640 Manson Avenue • 604.485.6116 prfoursquare@shaw.ca Parish of St. David & St. Paul Anglican Church Holy Eucharist Sunday Service 10 am • Rev. Dr. Adela Torchia 6310 Sycamore Street • 604.483.4230 • anglicanl@telus.net Powell River United Church Sunday Service 10:30 am • www.powellriverunitedchurch.com 6932 Crofton Street • 604.485.5724 • churchmowse@gmail.com Salvation Army Sunday Service 10:30 am • Captain BJ Loder 4500 Joyce Avenue • 604.485.6067 • prsarmy@gmail.ca Westview Baptist Church Sunday Service 9 am and 11 am 3676 Joyce Avenue • 604.485.5040 www.westviewbaptistchurch.com DISCOVER POWELL RIVER 2015

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OUT FISHING If you are planning a fishing trip or holiday to the Powell River area, you will not be disappointed.

This area provides great salmon fishing, world-class trout fishing and the best prawns in the world. Here are some great tips to help you get the most out of Powell River.

PHOTOS BY POWELL RIVER OUTDOORS

SALMON FISHING: Salmon are targeted all year round in Powell River but there are definite peak times. Let’s start with winter fishing. December to February is probably one of the most productive times to fish for winter chinook salmon. The fish range from eight to 20 pounds and are found in mostly 150 to 225 feet of water as they follow the herring and other food sources. Downriggers are a must to get your lure/bait to the target area. This fishery is followed by the summer salmon season from May to August. The resident winter fish are joined by migrating salmon and fishing heats up all over the area. Fish are found in shallower water from 30 to 200 feet.

FLY FISHING: Fly fishermen be warned, have lots of backing. Troll, jig, spin-cast or double-haul your fly to catch these big boys.

There are many local hot spots and generally if the weather is good, all hot spots are very accessible.

Texada and Harwood islands also provide a wind break if the weather picks up. This enables anglers with smaller boats around 14 feet to access prime spots.

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PRAWNS/CRABS: This fishery is one of the tastiest. Prawns are found throughout the Powell River area in about 250 to 400 feet of water. Lower your prawn traps to the bottom, retrieve after about four to six hours and enjoy. Crabs are found mostly around Harwood and Savary islands in about 25 to 150 feet of water.

For more information ask Sam at Powell River Outdoors about secret spots.

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PADDLING A CANOE

BREAKFAST LUNCH • GREAT COFFEE • PANINIS • HOMEMADE SOUP

POWELL FOREST CANOE ROUTE

An 80-kilometre adventure winds through nine interconnected lakes, rivers and creeks, surrounded by mountains, forests and wooded lowlands. Portages are well-kept. Along the canoe route and the adjoining lakes there are 20 forest recreational sites for camping, each with toilets and picnic tables. Although the entire route will take five to seven days to complete, it is possible to drive to different route access points and make shorter journeys. Maps and information on Powell Forest Canoe Route are available at Powell River Visitor Information Centre.

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ON A BOAT Powell River offers plenty of options for anyone who loves to play on, over and under the water. Vancouver Island offers protection from the open Pacific Ocean, and sheltered waters and lakes in the Powell River area offer a world of adventures for fishing, boating, kayaking and diving.

COPELAND ISLANDS

Known locally as the Ragged Islands, this area of perfect West Coast scenery is located north of Powell River between Lund and Desolation Sound. There is an abundance of shellfish, well-fed seals, and unparalleled tranquil beauty. Paddle north from Lund in a sea kayak, or take a powerboat or charter.

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The protected bays and inlets are waiting to be explored. The Copeland Islands are an excellent place to swim, snorkel, scuba dive and fish.

LUND

The perfect launching point for Desolation Sound Marine Park, kayak rentals and guides are available there. Lund is also the starting point for day trips to the nearby Copeland Islands, Okeover Inlet and Cortes and Read islands. Lund harbour has gas, laundry, showers, groceries, restaurants and accommodations.

LAKES

With 32 lakes in the Powell River region

there are plenty of opportunities to go boating.

From dinghies to 24-foot powerboats, all types can be found on bigger lakes.

Powell Lake, the largest body of water in the area, is a boater’s playground. Cabin owners must use a boat to reach their lake abodes and day-trippers head up to their favourite spots.

A well-marked connection through a flooded riverway brings you into medium-sized Goat Lake.

Dodd Lake, one of the Gordon Pasha chain, also attracts powerboats, sea-doos, boogie boarders and tubing enthusiasts.

Smaller lakes like Inland and Haslam have size restrictions on motors that can be used.

There are no restrictions on kayaks, canoes or rowboats that require human energy.

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IN A SHELTER IN THE SKY Providing a place out of the elements, sun, wind or rain, nine shelters now dot Sunshine Coast Trail. They were all built by Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS), BOMB (Bloody Old Men’s Brigade) Squad and other community volunteers. Hikers can traverse the entire 180-kilometre trail from Sarah Point to Saltery Bay or travel over shorter sections.

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L o c a t e d c o n v e n i e n t l y i n t h e We s t v i e w neighbourhood, Willingdon Beach is close to everything. It’s a well-developed park with a children’s play area, playground equipment and a water park.

The shore is sandy and sheltered by a breakwater.

There is a fast food and ice cream stand, plenty of well-groomed lawn, trees for shade and restrooms.

A full-service camping area is adjacent to the beach.

Special swimming spots can be found all along the beach trail, especially First and Second beaches where you will be entertained by sea lions on the breakwater near The Hulks, a breakwater formed by old World War II supply ships.

POWELL LAKE

Sheltered on either side by steep, forested mountains, Powell Lake is deep and inviting. Its best shore swimming can be found at Mowat Bay in Cranberry.

There is a large sandy beach bordered by a grassy knoll, plenty of parking, picnic tables and change rooms. Haywire Bay is a regional park with space for camping and a protected swimming area. It’s close enough to town for a family day trip. Across Wildwood Bridge and past The Shinglemill Pub and Bistro is a dog-friendly beach frequented by residents and their canine family members. Late in the summer, plump blackberries hang from bushes offering a tasty treat before a cooling dip.

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INLAND LAKE: About 20 minutes from town, Inland Lake is popular for swimming as well as picnicking, biking and hiking. It’s wheelchair accessible.

DONKERSLEY BEACH: Hawaii comes to mind when you walk along Donkersley Beach, south of Powell River. It’s a terrific place for youngsters as there is little slope so when the tide comes, the water is shallow. The

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PALM BEACH: A large grassy field is a popular picnic area for families who come here to frolic in the sea. Children love to float around on logs that wash up on the beach.

When the tide it out, this is a perfect area for building sandcastles.

SHELTER POINT PARK: A promontory provides great swimming on either side of the very popular regional park on Texada Island.

Early morning splashes or late evening dips, while watching the most beautiful sunsets in the world, are favourites for swimmers of all ages. The swimming areas are surrounded by a fully-equipped campsite and RV park, including hot showers.

GIBSON'S BEACH: Just north of the neighbourhood of Wildwood, Gibson's Beach is the choice of locals. It also features a boat ramp.

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IN A KAYAK OKEOVER INLET

Calm protected waters make this a perfect place for beginner kayakers to dip their paddles for the first time. Even more experienced kayakers find it a pleasant location to start a sea journey into Desolation Sound Marine Park. Beautiful scenery beckons and you are likely to come across wildlife and an array of sea creatures that are sure to intrigue you. You might decide to put ashore and join them for a swim.

SAVARY ISLAND

As you head toward those glacial reefs and white sandy beaches, just a few kilometres’ paddle from Lund, keep your eyes open for sea lions, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds, all waiting for their breakfast to surface. Kayaking is especially good on the southwest side of Savary where it is too rocky for powerboats. The water is shallow here and you will likely see many types of marine life.

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Lake kayaking is a quieter activity than the oceantravelling type with challenges of waves and tides.

Powell River has plenty of opportunities for both with miles of shoreline and nearby islands as well as an abundance of lakes within an easy distance from city centre.

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ON HORSEBACK

Moving through the myriad of trails in and around Powell River on horseback provides a constantly changing picture. Looking up, you see tree branches framing the sky; looking down, you see a sea of green on the forest floor.

In season bushes with bright red huckleberries or salmonberries, provide a contrasting colour. Lush green moss covers fallen logs interspersed with fungi in colours from bright orange to skin-tone.

Moss hanging from tree branches gives an otherworldly look as you peer into the woods.

It’s a tranquil environment. Once high up on a horse, all your cares fall away as you and your four-legged companion head out

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away from the noise of civilization found on roadways.

Accompanying the sound of horse hooves along the trail beds are warbling birds and chirping chipmunks that love to tease those passing by, mocking those who cannot join in their quick climb up a tree trunk.

With the ocean at the front door and lakes sprinkled throughout the backcountry, riders and their horses can be seen cooling off in the water to offset the heat of summer. Riding in the spring and summer has its own appeal. There are even opportunities in winter months.

Horseback riding is a year-round activity in Powell River.

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We are pleased to offer the following quality products & services: ✔ Full service pharmaceutical dispensary ✔ Private health & wellness consultations ✔ Medication compounding available ✔ Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy

(compounding of prescriptions) ✔ Large selection of vitamins, herbals & natural medicines ✔ Counselling for women’s health issues ✔ Thermography screenings ✔ Dietary recommendations Our friendly & skilled health professionals maintain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of Naturopathic medicine, Homeopathy, Vitamins & mineral therapy.

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ON A ROCK FACE

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CHOCK A BLOCK: Powell River is home to hundreds of diverse climbs that cover the entire spectrum of disciplines: seaside cliffs, forest bouldering, hard sport routes, moderate multi-pitch trad routes, and full-on 20-pitch clean and aid lines in the remote, but accessible, Eldred Valley窶馬ot to mention, great alpine rock and ice routes. Two things that set climbing in Powell River apart from climbing in more populated centres: there are no crowds, and there is phenomenal potential for new route development.

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ON A BIKE It has been said that Powell River has more trails than paved roads. Some are narrow, tight and twisty, barely wide enough for a person to ride through; others allow for a pair of riders to pass side by side.

Providing a powerful visual, Powell River’s trail network has been compared to scenes from Lord of the Rings, the Oscar awardwinning film trilogy based on books by JRR Tolkien. Beams of sunlight stream through canopies of giant trees, before falling on variegated green growth of a multitude of bushes and lush moss beneath.

Trails have memorable names such as Suicide Creek, Spaghetti Bowl, Appleton Canyon, Sweetwater, Blackwater, Toad Hollow, Frog Alley, Happy Face, Deer Lake Loop,

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Wizard’s Way and Squirrel Crossing to name only a few.

EASIER RIDES A 13-kilometre trail circles Inland Lake, a 20-minute drive from the Cranberry community in Powell River. Inland Lake is nestled in a valley and the trail takes riders through typical West Coast rainforest. The air is fresh, the water clear and the forest is quiet. Keep an eye out for chainsaw carvings and watch for birds and animals.

The trail is wheelchair accessible. Inland Lake Provincial Park provides campsites and picnic areas. There is swimming access as well. This is a great place for the whole family to bring their bikes, picnic lunch and

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WILLINGDON BEACH TRAIL: Ride through the forest just above the shoreline.

The trail begins just north of Willingdon Beach. Originally a railroad that brought logs from Powell Lake, the trail is wide and flat.

SAVARY ISLAND: Take bikes aboard the water taxi from Lund to Savary Island and enjoy touring this unique oasis. Pack a lunch and whatever is required for the day.

TEXADA ISLAND: Ferry over from the Westview terminal and explore the largest of the Gulf Islands. Texada has much to offer, together with plenty of hills.

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Saltery Bay Provincial Park is perfect for camping amid tall, shady trees. The sites are roomy and clearly marked. There are picnic tables and outhouses. A wide, raked trail leads down to the beach where the sea and time have worn away the rocks. There are picnic tables at the beach and plenty of places to set up for a day of relaxation by the ocean.

Willingdon Beach is a city park right in the heart of Powell River. There’s a wide swath of sandy beach, lush expanses of grass, children’s playground and water park, and plenty of full-facility camping accommodations. Willingdon Beach Trail leads north from the edge of the beach. A takeout restaurant offers meals and snacks.

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INLAND LAKE

At Inland Lake outdoor enthusiasts can swim, fish, canoe, cycle and hike to their heart’s content. This wonderful park is just 12 kilometres from the centre of Powell River. There are trout in the lake, a small boat dock and outhouse facilities. Widedoor log camping cabins for wheelchair visitors only are available along the wheelchair-accessible trail.

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Haywire Bay is a favourite for visitors and local residents for great family camping. During the summer, the 30-plus sites can fill up quickly. There are sites bordering on Powell Lake and roomy, pleasant and private sites further back in the forest. There are several popular swimming spots, hot showers, firewood for sale and canoe rentals.

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Okeover Arm Provincial Park, north of Powell River, offers up to 17 well-groomed wilderness clearings spaced among tall trees.

Each clearing features a picnic table and plenty of room to set up a tent or a recreational vehicle (RV). Campfires are allowed only on the beach. Visitors need to bring their own drinking water and take their garbage with them when they leave.

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SUNLUND BY-THE-SEA

Hidden from view when travelling Highway 101 to Lund, Sunlund By-the-Sea is nestled among the trees in a little valley. A quaint footpath takes you right to Lund Harbour. Grassy campsites include amenities such as a drinking water tap, sewer/wastewater drain and 15/30 electrical outlet. Tents and trailers as well as motorhomes up to 55 feet are welcome. Sunlund is a pet-friendly operation, provided dogs are leashed.

TEXADA ISLAND

Texada Island offers great camping at Shelter Point. Clams and oysters on the beach can be harvested with a fishing licence. This area is also popular for kayaking. During the summer months there are hot showers available. There is also camping at Bob’s Lake and Shingle Beach.

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You can snowshoe to Sunshine Coast Trail huts during the winter when the panoramic views are as breathtaking, in a different way, as they are during warmer seasons. Logging roads in the backcountry provide access to snow metres deep in places. There’s nothing like being out at night under a full moon, amid millions of stars, reflecting a silvery, silent, pristine world.

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APRIL 25 FARMERS' MARKET Powell River Farmers' Market: Traditionally, the last Saturday of April is the opening for the weekly gathering of farmers, crafts people and eager buyers. A range of entertainment and goodies puts everyone in a happy mood.

APRIL 26 MARATHON SHUFFLE This is the 22nd year that runners and shufflers have traversed Sunshine Coast Trail from Malaspina Road to Shinglemill Pub & Bistro on Powell Lake. The 29-kilometre and shorter 12-kilometre half shuffle follow great trails through old growth, temperate rain forest along creeks and lakeshores.

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MAY 22 - 24 LUND SHELLFISH FESTIVAL

MAY 25 - 30 PERFORMING ARTS BC PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL

Lund Shellfish Festival celebrates the bounty of the sea, oysters, clams, mussels and other delicious offerings.

Performers from 34 regional performing arts festivals will be in Powell River for the annual provincial competition. Top participants will go on to the national festival.

JUNE 14 GARDEN TOUR

JUNE 15 - 27 PRISMA

JUNE 29 BC BIKE RACE

Powell River’s Annual Garden Tour attracts hundreds of people who view botanical creations throughout the district.

Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) offers a unique program that prepares music students and young professionals for a career in music.

APRIL 24 & 25 HOME SHOW Powell River Home & Garden Show: an annual display of products shown in booths that fill the Powell River Recreation Complex arena and attract thousands of people.

JUNE Hundreds of cyclists will ride through many of the community trails and set up camp overnight at Willingdon Beach for one leg of a seven-day mountain bike race.

JULY JULY 1 CANADA DAY Celebrate our great country at the Maple Leaf family picnic held at Larry Gouthro Park. This family-friendly event features children’s activities, entertainment and munchies.

JULY 19 TEXADA FLY-IN

Enjoy a pancake breakfast then watch as airplanes fly in, explore aircraft displays, take part in contests and listen to aviation speakers all at Texada airport. A barbecue lunch keeps everybody happy.

JULY 24 - 26 SEA FAIR 52nd annual summer celebration at Willingdon Beach. Entertainment night and day, midway, booths, a parade and fireworks all attract a happy throng of people.

AUGUST AUG 1 & 2 SANDCASTLES

AUG 22 & 23 STUDIO TOUR

Texada Island Sandcastle Weekend: Fun in the sun, ball tournaments, lip synch contest, food, a parade and a sandcastle competition make this event a highlight of the summer.

Free to the public, the Powell River Studio Tour is an annual self-guided tour of artists and artisans.

AUG 23 RUN THE ROCK

AUG 3 BC DAY

AUG 15 & 16 ART IN THE PARK

Arts Alive in the Park: Visual and performing artists gather at Willingdon Beach to create a special weekend that forms the beginning of the Blackberry Festival.

Fifth annual Marathon and Half-Marathon, plus 8K, on Texada Island raising funds for cancer support for residents of Texada. A challenging course that provides serious bragging rights.

AUG 14 & 15 BEER ON THE PIER

AUG 16 - 22 BLACKBERRY FEST

AUG 23 & 24 MEN'S MALASPINA

Live music, Townsite Brewing beer, food and fun at the Wharf at Westview Spirit Square.

An annual fete of the blackberry includes a multitude of events, highlighted by a street party along Marine Avenue on Friday, August 21.

Men’s Malaspina Open: Local and out-of-town golfers take on the greens at Myrtle Point Golf Club. The event includes a practice round, horse race and an awards banquet.

First Monday in August is a statutory holiday when many people spend time with family and friends, camping and enjoying beautiful scenery.

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SEPTEMBER SEPT 5 - 6 SUNSHINE MUSIC FESTIVAL The 34th annual weekend of eclectic performances at Palm Beach Park. Attendees have been known to leave the park for a dip in the ocean. Music, food and fun on the traditional farewell to summer.

SEPT 19 & 20 FALL FAIR Harvest abundance is for sale and exhibit at this very popular event at Paradise Valley Exhibition Park. Music and a variety of tasty temptations are enjoyed by everyone, toddlers through seniors.

SEPT 12 PAWS FOR A CAUSE

SEPT 26 SALMON FESTIVAL

Annual fundraiser for SPCA. Canines and their owners gather at Willingdon Beach to socialize and raise money.

6th annual Salmon Festival at Club Bon Accueil (French Club). Enjoy activities for the whole family, pumpkin carving, treasure hunting, traditional salmon barbeque, putting up a giant tee pee, contests and more.

OCTOBER

OCT 16 - 18 SUNSHINE COAST ART CRAWL More than 140 artist studios are open to visitors on this self-directed tour of Sunshine Coast creativity.

OCT 24 PACIFIC SALMON GALA Pacific Salmon Society Dinner: An annual fundraiser for the preservation of salmon stocks, this dinner is a major highlight of the fall season. It's timed to coincide with salmon returning to spawn.

DECEMBER

DEC 11 - 12 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

The perfect collaboration of great food, wine and service

Choirs from the Powell River Academy of Music and guest performers fill Dwight Hall with sounds of the season. This is a highlight of Christmas time for many families

French Mediterranean cuisine in a Tuscan atmosphere

JANUARY

JAN 16 &17 BREWMASTERS' WEEKEND Townsite Brewing hosts a specially designated weekend for those who love to taste craft beer brewed locally.

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HAVING FUN BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL Blackberries have been enjoyed for thousands of years. But in Powell River, they are celebrated like nowhere else in the world. Blackberry vines of various wild and cultivated varieties grow in many temperate regions of the world including Chile, New Zealand, Europe and here in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

The climate and growing conditions on the Sunshine Coast are perfect for the blackberry, and it thrives here in sometimes overwhelming abundance.

Blackberries’ natural best is by the end of August, and that’s when Powell River holds its annual Blackberry Festival. The weeklong celebrations include blackberry winemaking and tasting, a wine and cheese reception, concerts and the blackberry express dessert delivery. At the Farmers' Market, the blackberry theme continues with pie-eating contests, a blackberry toss, and plenty of wonderful blackberry treats.

Blackberry Festival street party marks the end of the week of celebrations. 2015 marks its 32nd year. Marine Avenue is closed off for the evening as thousands of people make their way through an evening of open-air partying. The street is filled with music, fun and fabulous food, with blackberry specialties to enjoy.

Merchants set up small, stalls along the sidewalks, musicians find a spot, and the entire avenue fills to the brim with people.

Wander the street and take in all the fun.

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Powell River Chamber of Commerce

Powell River’s first hotel Established 1910

REPRESENTS • SERVES CONNECTS To build and sustain a thriving business community.

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SEA FAIR

Powell River Sea Fair has been a favourite summer celebration for years. Residents and visitors alike share festivities that include a parade, midway, fireworks and vendor booths. Local musicians are on stage at the Rotary Pavilion at Willingdon Beach Park for two and a half days. A talent contest is open to a variety of ages.

Families, individuals and businesses are invited to participate in the sandcastle contest.

In the build-up to the festival, people follow clues in the annual Sea Fair treasure hunt and businesses decorate in the current year’s theme.

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SUNSHINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Prior to every Labour Day Weekend for the past 30 years, a giant tent rises from the ground at Palm Beach Park. A stage is erected, food and craft booths are set up and then the people arrive. They are fans of eclectic music, socializing and tasty morsels that are prepared for them. Music is the biggest draw for the annual rite of passage that means summer is drawing to a close. It’s a time for people to enjoy the laid-back days before busy schedules take over. Deliberately kept small with reasonable ticket prices, the family-friendly festival attracts more than 200 applications from performers. The musical lineup is a balance that keeps people coming back year after year.

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LUND SHELLFISH FESTIVAL Living by the sea provides opportunity to celebrate its bounty. Prawns, oysters and clams are the stars to this annual event which includes music, artisan booths, chowder challenge, prepared and live shellfish and boat tours. The eighth annual fete to shellfish takes place May 22-24.

FALL FAIR

Near the end of September, Agricultural Grounds in Paradise Valley are filled with thousands of people celebrating the annual harvest. Baking, flowers, vegetables and crafts are displayed with winning ribbons. Baby chicks, piglets, lambs and other animals attract lots of attention. Music and food abound at a variety of booths. A miniature railroad provides rides for youngsters and the young at heart.

TEXADA SANDCASTLE WEEKEND

Talented participants molding sand and water into fanciful creations bring thousands of spectators to nearby Texada Island in midsummer. A softball tournament, moon bag ceremony, food and fun mark this annual two-day summer celebration.

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PRISMA

Symphony musicians from around the world attend Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA). Two major concerts, and a third one held outdoors on Willingdon Beach named A Celebration of the Senses, highlight this annual event. The public is also invited to attend master classes given by musicians from some of the world’s top orchestras.

Morning fresh artisan breads, bagels and homestyle baking Saturday and Sunday markets NEW this spring, Midweek Market on Joyce, Wednesdays at 4:30 pm

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Dining out at the many excellent restaurants you can read about in this magazine. Your taste buds will be tempted by a multitude of dishes, including those pictured on this page.

Check Peak Publishing’s annual A Taste of Powell River issue when you arrive in Powell River.

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ACCOMMODATIONS TOWN CENTRE HOTEL

BOXWOOD COTTAGES

71 well-appointed, air-conditioned standard, deluxe & executive rooms.

Garden Court Restaurant, TC’s Pub, banquet facilities for up to 300.

High-speed Internet in guest rooms, wireless Internet in public areas.

4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River, V8A 3B6 Ph: 604.485.3000 Fx: 604.485.3031 Reservations: 1.866.485.3001 www.prtowncentrehotel.com

Two cottages with fantastic ocean views and gardens. Full kitchen and kitchenette, bathrooms with tubs, highspeed Internet, fireplaces and outdoor kitchen. From the single traveller to the group looking for a relaxing holiday, we have what you need. Tourism British Columbia Approved Accommodation 4310/4316 Westview Avenue 604.485.2860 TF 1.877.485.2860 www.boxwoodcottage.com

BEYOND BLISS SPA*SUITES

Four luxury one-bedroom suites, two with a fantastic ocean view. Fully stocked kitchen, jetted tub, sofa-bed, free WiFi and parking. Sleeps up to 4 people. Centrally located close to restaurants, shopping, spa, ferry and beach.

THE OLD COURTHOUSE INN

A boutique heritage hotel located in the Historic Townsite. Enjoy a complimentary full hot breakfast in-house at Edie Rae’s Cafe.

Complimentary WiFi, parking and cable television. Each non-smoking room has its own unique charm and character. Laundry available; bike and kayak storage. Pets upon approval. $99 - $159.

6243 Walnut Street 604.483.4000

BEACH GARDENS RESORT & MARINA

Deluxe oceanfront rooms, airconditioned with free WiFi. Seaside restaurant & pub, the Savoury Bight 604.485.0996 (www.savourybight.com for seasonal hours). Beer & wine store, fitness centre & indoor pool.

Full facility marina.

7074 Westminster Street Powell River, BC V8A 1C5 Ph 604.485.6267 • TF 1.800.663.7070 beachgardens@shaw.ca www.beachgardens.com

OCEANSIDE RESORT

4555 Marine Avenue 604.485.9521 www.powellriverhotel.com

SEABREEZE RESORT

Come for a relaxing getaway at Seabreeze Resort

Walk the beach at low tide collecting shellfish or paddle at high tide to Myrtle Rocks Marine Park. Spectacular oceanfront self-contained cottages.

Air conditioning, Internet, fire rings, playground, seasonal pool, games and fitness room, BBQ, golf 1 km.

Reasonable rates, pets welcome.

Complimentary self-serve hot breakfast. Visit website for details.

8063 Hwy 101S, Powell River, BC, V8A 0S1 604.485.2435 • 1.888.889.2435 oceansidepark@shaw.ca www.oceansidepark.com

PR HARBOUR GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL An international guest house and hostel located right on the waterfront in the heart of beautiful Powell River.

Meet other travellers or just relax on our new sundeck with gorgeous views across Straight of Georgia to the glaciers and peaks of Vancouver Island and amazing sunsets.

• Cottages • RV & Campsites • Activities • Wildlife 10975 Hwy 101 Email: seabreezeresort@shaw.ca www.seabreezeresortbc.com Ph: 604.487.9534

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ADVERTISER INDEX

Primos Barber Den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Shoppers Drug Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Bed & Breakfast, Cottages Boxwood Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Simply Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Oceanside Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Westview Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Entertainment Patricia Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Powell River Academy of Music . . . . . . . .52 PRISMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Camping Kent’s Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sunlund By-the-Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Willingdon Beach Campsite . . . . . . . . . . .44

Legal & financial First Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Nicholas Simons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Underwriters Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel & Motel Beach Gardens Resort & Marina . . . . 07/54 Beyond Bliss Salon * Spa * Suites . . . . . .54 Lund Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 PR Harbour Guesthouse & Hostel . . . . . .54 Powell River Town Centre Hotel . . . . . 03/54 Ravenous Raven Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Rodmay Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Seabreeze Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 The Old Courthouse Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 DINING 32 Lakes Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 A&W Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Alchemist Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Base Camp Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Beez Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Boardwalk Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Coastal Cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Costa del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Cottage Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Iguana's Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Julies Airport Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Lund Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Magpie's Diner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Moose n’ Eddies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07 Nancy’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Ravenous Raven Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 River City Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Rocky Mountain Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Savoury Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07 Shinglemill Pub & Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Snickers Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Tree Frog Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Vietnam Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 HEALTH & BEAUTY Afterglow Hair Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Beyond Bliss Salon * Spa * Suites . . . . . .52 Canadian Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

REAL ESTATE Carla McKamey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Coast Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Don McLeod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Harry Zroback, RE/MAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Josh Statham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Savary Island Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Valerie Griffiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Warren Behan, Coast Realty Group . . . . .02 RECREATION & TOURISM Beyond the Road Adventures . . . . . . . . . .19 City of Powell River - Westview Harbour .10 Heather Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 IHos Cultural Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Pacific Salmon Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Powell River Forestry Museum . . . . . . . . .56 Powell River Historical Museum . . . . . . . .56 Powell River Leisure Services . . . . . . . . . .23 Powell River Sea Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Terracentric Coastal Adventures . . . . . . .17 Texada Island Museum and Archives . . . .56 Tourism Powell River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 Townsite Heritage Society . . . . . . . . . . . .56 SERVICES Agencies Career Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Inclusion Powell River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Powell River Regional District . . . . . . . . . .15 Automotive, RV & small engine Big O Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Dox Auto Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 El’s Auto Tec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Pinetree Autobody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Quality Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Vanderkemp Sales & Service Ltd . . . . . . . .21 Home improvement Rona Building Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Rural Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Shaun Gloslee Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 T&R Contracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SHOPPING Apparel & shoes Pagani & Sons Shoes & Repairs . . . . . . . .38 Pollen Sweaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sportzone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Gift, souvenir, home & garden Aaron Service & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02 Artique Artists' Co-operative . . . . . . . . . .33 Beyond the Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 Mother Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Paperworks Gift Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Shirt Disturbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Springtime Garden Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Tug-Guhm Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Wind Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Your Dollar Store with More . . . . . . . . . . .46 Grocery & convenience Ecossentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Golden Gate Variety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Mitchell Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Save-On-Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Liquor, wine & beer Capone’s Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Duke's Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 Townsite Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Malls Town Centre Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03 Outdoor & recreation Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Powell River Farmers' Market . . . . . . . . . .09 Powell River Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Suncoast Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 TRANSPORTATION Lund Water Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Springtime Limo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Peak Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

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Powell River Chamber of Commerce

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Powell River School District 47

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