Willingdon beach is located in the heart
of town. A sandy stretch of beach with a children's water park, playground,
volleyball, Popeye theme characters campsite/picnic area, restrooms fishing pier
and an ice cream and take out restaurant. The Historic
Willingdon Beach Nature trail trail which is1.2 miles long starts at the
edge of the beach by the campsite area. Take a scenic walk through the lush
forest trail and enjoy the outdoor museum. Walkers pass by permanent displays of
old forestry equipment and are kept informed by small signs posted along the
way. The trail is bike and wheelchair accessible.
Visit the Powell River
Forestry Museum located at the South end of Willingdon Beach. The museum
is open in the afternoon's from late June to Labour day. Admission is by
donation. Powell
River Historical Museum and Archives is located on Marine Avenue across the
street from the Forestry Museum.
Across the street is Putters mini golf
and the entrance to the U-nay-mit trail
leading to Mcfall creek trail, Kingfisher trail, Triple Bypass Junction and
ending at the Recreation Complex. The
return hike should take you about 1 hour. The Recreation complex has an indoor
swimming pool & work out area, theatres ice rinks and a skate board area.
Cranberry lake, located in Cranberry, has a
children's park and playground. Not recommended for swimming.
Mowet bay located on Powell lake, is a
favourite local fresh water swimming area. Sandy beach and restroom.
Haywire bay also located on Powell lake, has
a campsite, picnic area, sandy beach, hiking trails and outhouse facilities.
The Inland Lake trail is a 13 kilometre
hike around the entire lake and is fully bike and wheel chair accessible.
Inland Lake is open for camping, biking & canoing from mid April to mid
October. This trout filled lake has a fishing pier, small boat dock, wooden
bridges, picnic tables and outhouse facilities.
Palm beach - sandy beach at low tide, picnic area with changing room and restrooms. The Sunshine Music Festival is held here annually on the Labor Day weekend.
Saltrey Bay provincial park - campsite, a divers paradise. Dive on the Emerald Princess, a 3 meter bronze mermaid resting 18 meters below. Sea lions and seals are often seen here. Take a picnic lunch and spend the day.
Eagle river is located 20 minutes south of town. The tumbling river plunges down sheer rocks. A beautiful location with waterfalls and clear cold pools. This swimming area is not recommended for children.
Spend some time on a guided horse ride with horses of Tanglewood. Rides are tailored to your interest and ability Year round riding. Email Phoebe at HorsesofTanglewood@shaw.ca
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Points of Interest:
Townsite View point overlooks the Powell River Catalyst paper mill and the cement ships, known as the hulks, form the breakwater.
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While in Historic Townsite visit the Patricia Theatre the oldest continuously operating theatre in Canada since 1928. Movies are only $4.50 every Monday.
Valentine Mountain located in Cranberry, provides a vista of Powell Lake, Powell River and the straight of Georgia. The 260 meter summit, a 20 minute hike for the average person, is accessible by 90 steps cut into the side of the mountain. Picnic tables are located at the summit so bring a lunch and enjoy the views of the mountains and inlets below.
Dinner Rock View dramatic rock formations. Vehicle access can be challenging and is not recommended for low riding vehicles.
Okeover Arm Provincial Park is a 40 minute drive north of Powell River. Beach shoes are recommended for searching for oysters. Kayaking and canoing galore.
Lund, a 45 minute drive north, is the beginning / end of highway 101. Walk the boardwalk, visit the shops or take a day cruise to Desolation Sound. Recommend stop at Nancy' Bakery. Board a water taxi (15 minutes) to Savary Island.
Powell River is a Natural beauty with an abundance of lakes and hiking trails tucked away in the forest. The Mud Lake loop trails behind Duck Lake includes Blackwater Creek Trail, Sweet Water Creek trail & Suicide Creek trail. The prettiest trail is the Lang Creek trail. The trail is about five kilometres and takes a few hours to complete. The trail is highlighted by waterfalls and leads to the Lang Creek salmon hatchery on highway 101.
Hike the Sunshine Coast Trail. This trail provides 180 km of hiking that can be done in 5 smaller sections.
Open Air Market The open air market runs from May till the first week of October every Saturday 10:30 - 12:30 and Sundays from 12:30 - 2:30. Music, food local produce, crafts, pony rides and more.
Annual Sea Fair Festival is in mid July and the Black Berry festival and street
party is in August.
Art / Galleries - : Antique , Cranberry Pottery,
Wind Spirit Gallery , Luke Raffin Gallery, Tug-Guhm Gallery and
more.
Powell River hosts one of the worlds largest biannual choral festival Kathaumiixw with choirs competing from all over the world. The next festival is scheduled for July 6-10 2010.
| Myrtle Point Golf Club our local 18 hole golf course designed by Les Furber caters to both recreational and professional golfers. Nootka Dunes Executive Golf Course is located at the top of Westview Avenue on upper Nootka Street in Powell River. It consists of 5 par 4's and 4 par 3's and has a total length of 2004 yards. Featuring nine challenging holes with reasonable rates! |
Restaurant Guide
Tidal Zone - Thai
Snickers piazza - lunch buffet, pizza, 2 for 1 pasta
La Castia - Authentic Mexican food
Jail House Cafe - chicken strips, fries, soups, sandwiches Closed Sunday
Bemused - casual bistro food
Little Curry hut - Ethnic north Indian food
Rocky Mountain Pizza and Baker
Flying Bread Bowl - Organic foods, soups and Mediterranean Closed weekends
Rene's Pasta - sandwiches, pasta, deserts
Starvin Marvin - sandwiches, soups, burgers Closed Mon and Tues
Haylstones Pizza & Bakery
Minato Sushi - Japanese cuisine
Sky Dragon - Chinese Buffet
Garden Court and T.C. pub at Town Center hotel
Kane's Sports Bar and Bistro - steak, crab and pub fare Closed Sunday
Subway, A&W, Dairy Queen, McDonalds
Starbucks, River City Coffee
Vietnam Cusine (Alberni St.) - Vietnamese and Thai Closed Sunday
Moose n Eddies (Town Center Mall) - Pub fare
Black Tie Bakery - fancy desserts (Alberni St.)
Skeeter Jack's - fish and chips, steak& pizza takeout
Orca Grill (Myrtle Point Golf course)
Eagles Landing Bistro - seafood, lamb, steak (reservations recommended)
Granada - family style - salad bar, pizza, Italian, Greek salad
Shingle Mill Pub and Bistro - Lakefront lunch & dinner - pub fare -Large Menu
Red Lion Pub (Wildwood)
Boardwalk restaurant - seafood, varied menu waterfront closed Mon & Tue
Lund Restaurant and Pub - lunch & dinner pub fare
Nancy's baker - lunch and delicious baking
