Parks & Nature
Great hiking trail - short distance (30 mins long). There are two parks entrances - the entrance closer to the Ferries with the campsites is the one with the hiking trail.
Mermaid Cove, Saltery Bay Provincial Park
11471 BC-101Great hiking trail - short distance (30 mins long). There are two parks entrances - the entrance closer to the Ferries with the campsites is the one with the hiking trail.
Higgin's Inn
10150 Douglas Bay RdSandy beaches at the foot of Donkersley Road
Palmbeach Estates
Palmbeach EstatesPalm beach Park - great beach and park
Okeover Arm Provincial Park
Oysters and clams!
Myrtle Rocks - A very popular oyster and clam harvesting beach. A federal fishing licence is required and the daily limits for clams is 75/day and 15 oysters per day...per fisher. Fishery Officers do frequent the beach to insure compliance with the law (fine are heavy). The beach is harvestable when a tide is below 5.5 feet. Check the two DFO closure websites (see house guidebook) prior to harvesting to ensure the beach is open.
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Rocks - A very popular oyster and clam harvesting beach. A federal fishing licence is required and the daily limits for clams is 75/day and 15 oysters per day...per fisher. Fishery Officers do frequent the beach to insure compliance with the law (fine are heavy). The beach is harvestable when a tide is below 5.5 feet. Check the two DFO closure websites (see house guidebook) prior to harvesting to ensure the beach is open.
Donkersley Road
Donkersley RoadSandy beaches at the foot of Donkersley Road - low tide only.
Shopping
Walmart Supercentre
275 Green Ave WConvenient store - eggs, milk, snacks, cereal, some groceries, etc. Also, its a BC Government liquor store (Beer/Wine/Spirits)
6 locals recommend
LangBay Store
2365 Lang Bay RdConvenient store - eggs, milk, snacks, cereal, some groceries, etc. Also, its a BC Government liquor store (Beer/Wine/Spirits)
Entertainment & Activities
Patricia Theatre
5848 Ash AveOldest movie theatre in Canada running since 1903
Essentials
Safeway Powell River
7040 Barnet StOne of several grocery stores in PR.
Out Favourite grocery store in town - great selection, good prices, organic selection. They all make the best pizza with great crust /tons of toppings - take home and bake. We stock up on these pizzas especially when on sale.
13 locals recommend
Quality Foods Powell River
4871 Joyce AveOut Favourite grocery store in town - great selection, good prices, organic selection. They all make the best pizza with great crust /tons of toppings - take home and bake. We stock up on these pizzas especially when on sale.
Save-On-Foods
7100 Alberni StGrocery Store
Food Scene
SKEETER JACKS - Great food - large portions and tasty. Great specials during the week and unbelievable homemade deserts!
9398 BC-101
9398 British Columbia 101SKEETER JACKS - Great food - large portions and tasty. Great specials during the week and unbelievable homemade deserts!