Powell River . . . the pearl of the Sunshine CoastNestled against the seaside, Powell River boasts a mild climate, clear waters and an abundance of beaches. Powell River is a popular destination for families and adventure seekers offering a variety of outdoor activities and recreational sites. |
Surrounded by Georgia Strait and a magnificent coastal mountain range, the Regional District of Powell River stretches along the shoreline from Saltery Bay to Lund.
Powell River is located on the British Columbia mainland approximately 100 miles (Approximately 160 Kilometers) northwest of Vancouver. Separated from the Lower Sunshine Coast by Jervis Inlet, it can be reached from Vancouver by ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, driving from Langdale to Earls Cove on Highway 101, and taking a second ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay and the Upper Sunshine Coast. If you prefer to fly, Pacific Coastal Airlines has several direct flights per day out of Vancouver International Airports South terminal. You can also get here from Vancouver Island by way of ferry from Little River terminal which docks downtown Powell River at the Westview Harbor.
Choosing to live in Powell River is choosing a unique way of life. From miles of hiking trails, kayaking and fishing for the outdoor enthusiast to the annual Blackberry Street Party and Sunshine Music Festival and World renown Kathaumixw Choral Festival, Powell River has a great deal to offer.
If you are considering moving to Powell River, Vicky and Michele will be happy to answer questions about the area, provide housing information and local knowledge. The Vic and Mish Real Estate Team have a worldwide network to draw from and can connect you with a Realtor in your local area.
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Powell River Lawyers
Garling/Ostensen
604-485-2818
Giroday & Fleming
604-485-2771
James Garrett Rempel
604-485-9898
Johnston & Company
604-485-4276
Gregory Reif
604-485-2056
Whyard/Villani
604-485-6188
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Building Inspectors
Cover Your Assets - Jim Harding 1-866-918-8584 coveryourassets@shaw.ca
North Island Inspections - Murray Kennedy-MacNeill
1-877-338-1947 murray@northislandinspections.com
PR Home Inspections - Steve Burke
604-483-1456 steve@homeinspectorpr.com
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Powell River Mortgage Brokers
Royal Bank of Canada - Rachelle Ford
Office 604-483-4878 Cellular 604-414-5189
Invis - Monica Peckford
Office 604-485-2741 Cellular604-483-1718
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Powell River Financial Institutions
Bank of Montreal
604-485-4221
Bank of Nova Scotia
604-485-3178
CIBC
604-485-3150
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
(Jeff Sauve)
604-485-2552
Powell River Credit Union
604-485-6206
Royal Bank of Canada
604-485-7991
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Powell River Utilities
BC Hydro
1-800-224-9376
Shaw Cable
604-485-7765
Terasen Gas
1-800-667-6064
Telus
310-2255
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Powell River via BC Ferries
BC Ferries : Schedules
1-888-223-3779
Saltery Bay Terminal
604-487-9333
Westview Terminal
604-485-2943
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Powell River Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines
1-800-663-2872
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Powell River Government Agencies
City of Powell River
604-485-6291
Regional District of Powell River
604-483-3231
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Powell River Accommodations
Hummingbird Bed and Breakfast
Toll Free: (877) 362-6989
Oceanside Resort & Motel (pets welcome)
604-485-7777
Old Courthouse Inn
604-483-4000
Powell River Town Centre Hotel
604-485-3000
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Powell River Notaries
Elizabeth Exter
604-485-5518
Leanne Rebantad
604-485-7786
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Powell River Insurance Companies
Powell River Insurance
604-4217
Underwriters Insurance
604-485-2715
Westview Agencies
604-485-7931
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Powell River Churches
Assumption Catholic Church
604-485-5300
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
604-485-9446
Evangel Pentecostal Church
604-485-7921
Faith Lutheran Church
604-485-2000
Foursquare Gospel Church
604-485-6116
Jehovah’s Witnesses
604-485-5844
Kelly Creek Community Church
604-487-1884
Powell River Reformed Church
604-485-9880
St. David & St. Paul Anglican Church
604-483-4230
Salvation Army
604-485-6067
United Church of Canada
604-485-57124
Westview Baptist Church
604-485-9607
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Powell River Schools
School District No. 47
604-485-6271
Assumption School
604-485-9894
Brooks Senior Secondary School
604-483-3171
CLAN CSS
(Centre for Leadership & Adventure in Nature)
604-485-8412
Ecole Cote-du-Soleil
604-485-8430
Edgehill Elementary
604-485-6164
Grief Point Elementary School
604-485-5660
Henderson Elementary School
604-483-9162
James Thompson Elementary School
604-483-3191
Kelly Creek Community School
604-487-9022
Oceanview Middle School
604-485-2756
Powell River Christian School
604-485-0006
Texada Island Elementary School
604-486-7616
Westview Learning Centre
604-485-5257
Vancouver Island University
604-485-2878
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Powell River Miscellaneous Links
Powell River Tourism & Business Directory
Powell River BC's comprehensive travel and business directory.
The Peak Newspaper
604-485-5313
Powell River General Hospital
604-485-3211
Powell River Library
604-485-4796
Powell River Recreation Complex
604-485-2891
Powell River Books – Powell River Books publishes Coastal BC Stories by Powell River author Wayne J. Lutz.
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