Our innovative friends at Townsite Brewing continue to expand on their ideas of what makes an awesome brew brand, with the first ever Brewmaster Invitational Dinner, set for Saturday January 19 at 7:30 pm in Powell River. Townsite Brewing has invited a few of their favorite brewmasters to bring their craft beers for a private [...]
Photo courtesy of Katrin Harry, Powell River Ten giants quietly floating in their final resting-place, proud ships, now stripped and silent, nevermore to travel the seven seas. Doomed to lie at anchor, calming the pounding seas as the breakwater for our pulp mill. These are the incredible hulks. Within the picturesque community of Powell River [...]
ARRIVAL Did you know vehicles only pay to get ON to the lower Sunshine Coast via BC Ferries? This means when you pay for the trip from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, the next boat from Earl’s Cove to Saltery Bay is free. The same for coming from Comox to Powell River; the ride over to [...]
The oceanfront, 1905 Historic Lund Hotel is located at the tip of BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, at the Gateway to the renowned Desolation Sound near Powell River. Since built by the Swedish Thulin brothers who founded Lund, the hotel has served as the heart of this quaint village. The hotel now features 31 renovated guest [...]
Here is a list of links you may find useful in researching a move to Powell River or connecting with your community.
Like almost any place in British Columbia, Powell River is actually much more than simply “Powell River”. From the Old Townsite, to the charmingly named communities of Cranberry and Wildwood, there are many distinct sub-communities of this unique region.
- Visit the Bigpacific Lund Photo Gallery – So here it is, early September, and I’m on the BigpacificCycle (my Yamaha Virago 1100 – if you see me, say hi, and I’ll enter you into one of our many contests for local giveaway gifts… I’m wearing the red jacket with ‘Bigpacific.com’ on the back), headed [...]