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The pulp and paper industry has always been the economic backbone of Powell River. Today, NorskeCanada Ltd. is the major employer in the area. The original pulp and paper company town site was built as a garden community of Westcoast Craftsman style homes and institutional buildings, dating from 1910 to 1930. Tours are available of his unique historic area. The Powell River Museum and Archives traces the region's history. The Powell River Forestry Museum showcases the equipment and history of the early logging era.

The harbour of this historic town site is surrounded by the Hulks, a breakwater made from 10 cement ships that were Second World War merchant marine vessels. It is the world's largest floating breakwater.

The area around Powell River provides a range of facilities and services for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain climbing, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, charters for salt and fresh-water cruising or fishing, kayaking, hunting, scuba diving, sailing, photography and water skiing are all possible. There are also good facilities for golfing, curling and many indoor sports at the Recreation Centre.

The Powell Forest Canoe Route gives kayak and canoe enthusiasts a 90 km (55.5 mi.) route through well-maintained portages, waterways and forest reserves. Powell River has also been called the "Dive Capital of Canada" and there are more than 100 regional dive sites where an array of marine life including octopi and wolf eels, are visible.

Powell River includes the older communities of Cranberry and Wildwood which date back to the early 1900s. Animal farming, forestry and agriculture were the original industries in the area. Cranberry district was subdivided in 1912 and returning veterans of World War I were given lots for $1.

Cranberry Lake is home to millions of water lilies and is a favourite with naturalists.

Wildwood was settled by pioneers who homesteaded that area through land grants given to those who waited 40 days and 40 nights in Vancouver to win the right to stake out their new homesteads in the wilderness. The first bridge into the area wasn't built until 1916.

Westview is the area where today's visitors congregate as it is here that there is an array of businesses and restaurants. Marine Avenue follows the waterfront along Powell River and there are many attractive shops in this area. In August the annual Blackberrry Festival is held to coincide with the ripening of the blackberries.

Willingdon Beach Municipal Park and campsite are a popular family destination in the summer.

Visitors traveling to Vancouver Island can catch the ferry to Comox or detour to Texada Island aboard a smaller ferry.

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Higgin's Inn

10150 Douglas Bay Rd. Powell River
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Our four apartment sized suites in Powell River are a short walk from Douglas Bay, the best low tide beach in the area. Full kitchens, bedrooms, living-rooms and dining areas. Covered decks and all the hardware needed for independent vacationing. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, wildlife viewing and more on the Sunshine Coast. Winter special rates as low as $1100/month.

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Downtown Powell River: 16.1km

Desolation Resort Ltd.

2694 Dawson Road Powell River
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Enjoy a unique west coast adventure in of the "Northwest Best Places", the resort is located north of Powell River and a 10 minute drive from Lund where Highway 101 ends and the wilderness begins. Our chalets and cottages are equipped to help you enjoy the beauty of Desolation Sound.

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Downtown Powell River: 28.5km

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina

7074 Westminster St. Powell River
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48 deluxe waterfront rooms in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast featuring private decks, air-conditioned and free WIFI. Liquor Store, Dive Store with kayak & dive rentals, Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre plus a Seaside Restaurant & Pub "the Savoury Bight" (check our website for seasonal hours). Full facility Marina with transient moorage. Shopping and the golf course are just minutes by car.

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Downtown Powell River: 4.7km

Harbour Guesthouse	Hotel	Powell River	4454 Willingdon Avenue
Island View Lodge	Hotel	Powell River	6255 Marine Avenue
Kent's Beach Cabins & Campsite	Hotel	Powell River	14171 Highway 101
Lang Bay Resort Motel	Hotel	Powell River	2119 Lang Bay Road
Marland Motel	Hotel	Powell River	7156 Thunder Bay Street
Oceanside Resort Motel & Cabins	Hotel	Powell River	8063 Highway 101
Old Courthouse Inn	Hotel	Powell River	6243 Walnut Street
Seaside Villa Motel & RV Park	Hotel	Powell River	7274 Highway 101
Town Centre Hotel	Hotel	Powell River	4660 Joyce Avenue
Westview Centre Motel	Hotel	Powell River	4534 Marine Avenue