The annual qathet International Film Festival is back from March 6 - 14, 2026! Movie lovers come together in Powell River every year to watch critically-acclaimed cinema at the Patricia Theatre, Canada's oldest continuously operating movie theatre (since 1913). Showing the best in international…
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Thinking about shopping local this holiday season? We've got you covered. We've assembled our favourite gifts from the Northern Sunshine Coast—that is, Powell River to Lund and Texada Island—for your friends and family who could use an extra dose of the Sunshine Coast this year. Our curated picks…
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Powell River Logger Sports is back for 2025! Head to Powell River & qathet on July 9 to watch the chainsaw carvers start their competition, and stick around for a weekend of competition and fun on July 12 & 13, 2025. Read on to learn more about logger sports and this much-anticipated event. What’s…
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The Sunshine Coast is home to some of BC’s best outdoor recreation opportunities. You can paddle to your heart’s content, tackle a wide range of hikes, and ride an array of epic mountain biking trails. And now there’s a new mountain biking experience in the backcountry of Powell River & qathet, if…
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Powell River's Townsite Public Market is a two-storey industrial-style space set in the heart of the city's heritage district. It's a bustling communal spot where locals and visitors come to shop, pick up groceries, get a massage, and even rock climb. Read on as we break down some of the best…
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Valentine Mountain offers one of the best views in the Powell River & qathet Regional District area. Here, you’ll ascend a very short uphill trail (less than one kilometre in length) that includes a set of wooden and rocky steps. At the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Historic Townsite…
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No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without a few stops at local restaurants, cafes, and bakeries! Read on for details on some of our local foodie faves in Powell River and Lund. Whether you’re looking for beer and burgers or coffee and pastries, there’s something to satisfy your cravings…
Read MoreLength & Difficulty: 4 km | 2 hours | Moderate Where else can you snowshoe in fresh mountain powder in the morning, and play a round of golf in the afternoon? A true four-season destination, Powell River is home to the Knuckleheads, a winter recreation haven, perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, and…
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Watch local brewmaster Cedric Dauchot of Townsite Brewing share a hint or two about making a great beer and a local secret. Zunga is the name of a golden blonde ale, but it's also the name of a top summer activity. Click the "play" button on the video below to learn more. Did you know? Zunga is a…
Read MoreLength & Difficulty: 7 km | 2-3 hours | Moderate Dinner Rock Trail, also known at the Browne Creek Trail, is a great hike that combines piney forest and ocean views. The arbutus trees along the route are quite spectacular as well, especially in the fall as the neat orangey-red bark becomes even…
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