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.
23 locals recommend
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.
29 locals recommend
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
11 locals recommend
The Boardwalk Restaurant
9673 Longacre RdBest fish & chips! Seasonal, local and gluten free - with stunning views and sun sets
In beautiful Lund- home of the World Famous Blackberry Cinnamon Bun! Everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients! (604) 483-4180
22 locals recommend
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
The Laughing Oyster Restaurant in Okeover Inlet, 5 minutes from Lund. Premier ocean-view seafood and fine dining experience
23 locals recommend
Laughing Oyster Restaurant
10052 Malaspina RdThe Laughing Oyster Restaurant in Okeover Inlet, 5 minutes from Lund. Premier ocean-view seafood and fine dining experience
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.
12 locals recommend
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.
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!
15 locals recommend
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
Coastal Cookery
4553 Marine AveGreat menu selection, delicious food & stunning views!
Supercharger Pizza
Friendly staff, creative flavors and toppings. Great tasting pizza!
32 Lakes Cafe and Bakery
Locally roasted coffee, and amazing baked goods! Loved by the locals!
Chopping Block
4741 Marine AveOne stop for quality, fresh meats and fish. Homemade sausages and local veggies.
Hiking
Valentine Mountain Trail - highly recommended, spectacular views (easy to medium level)
14 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
26 locals recommend
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
Exceptionally scenic, dramatic stretch of coastline. Offers hiking trails, rock climbing, and unspoiled wildlife habitat. Heavily used by local people
6 locals recommend
Stillwater Bluffs
Exceptionally scenic, dramatic stretch of coastline. Offers hiking trails, rock climbing, and unspoiled wildlife habitat. Heavily used by local people
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.
15 locals recommend
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 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 little cafe/fish and chip place!
26 locals recommend
Willingdon Beach Park
4845 Marine AveSuch a lovely 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 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.
10 locals recommend
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!
Pristine Charters
Winter Activities
Snowshoeing in the Knuckleheads.
Powell River is home to the Knuckleheads, a winter recreation haven, perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling with two cabins available to warm yourself after a day of fun in the snow. Ascend and descend in one day, or spend the night in warmth in one of the cabins and go on day snowshoe excursions from there.
The elevation of the sub-alpine area of the Knuckleheads falls within the coastal snowbelt; snowfall usually begins at November and continues until May. Largely the area is on the north slope of the range and remains sheltered from the sun. Snow can stay on the ground until as late as June. Snow depth ranges from 10 feet to 16 feet around January.
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular winter activities is to head outside and enjoy the lush rainforest. Even on a rainy day, the canopy overhead often provides a bit of shelter from the drizzle and the greenery is stunning. Pick a trail with a waterfall or creek and you are sure to enjoy the extra waterflow that you don’t often see during summer hikes. Popular choices include Appleton Creek, Cliff Gilker Park, Langdale Falls, Homesite Creek, Kelly Falls, and David Lam Falls.
Appleton Creek / Appleton Canyon
The Appleton Canyon leg of the Sunshine Coast Trail follows Appleton Creek through beautiful forests and past a variety of waterfalls. It stretches from its trailhead on Tomkinson Road to the Appleton Recreation Site. Here, on the shore of the creek and surrounded by a stand of large old-growth Douglas Fir, you can find the “swimming hole,” picnic tables, and campsites. For an additional hike, you can also continue on to the Hut at Rieveley’s Pond. This trail makes for a great day hike, and takes about an hour to hike to the recreation site (plus an additional 30-40 minutes if you choose to visit Rieveley Pond).
Appleton Creek Recreation Site &Trail
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular winter activities is to head outside and enjoy the lush rainforest. Even on a rainy day, the canopy overhead often provides a bit of shelter from the drizzle and the greenery is stunning. Pick a trail with a waterfall or creek and you are sure to enjoy the extra waterflow that you don’t often see during summer hikes. Popular choices include Appleton Creek, Cliff Gilker Park, Langdale Falls, Homesite Creek, Kelly Falls, and David Lam Falls.
Appleton Creek / Appleton Canyon
The Appleton Canyon leg of the Sunshine Coast Trail follows Appleton Creek through beautiful forests and past a variety of waterfalls. It stretches from its trailhead on Tomkinson Road to the Appleton Recreation Site. Here, on the shore of the creek and surrounded by a stand of large old-growth Douglas Fir, you can find the “swimming hole,” picnic tables, and campsites. For an additional hike, you can also continue on to the Hut at Rieveley’s Pond. This trail makes for a great day hike, and takes about an hour to hike to the recreation site (plus an additional 30-40 minutes if you choose to visit Rieveley Pond).