Powell River is known as the Jewel of the Sunshine Coast and is well situated only a 

twenty minute drive from Lund, the gateway to world famous Desolation Sound,

Powell River boasts far more services than both Gibsons and Seachelt combined and

also has the newest hospital in BC. Most homes in Powell River enjoy an ocean view an

the prices are significanly more affordable than the Lower Mainland.

Geographically, Powell River is very similar to White Rock as a hillside, seaside community.

A progressive town council has planned to revamp the waterfront to include a trail that

travels 2-3 km along the beach much like White Rock has. Retail outlets include The Brick,

Rona, Staples, Canadian Tire and a variety of other chain stores.

Powell River also has a large well built and maintained recreation complex that contains two

ice rinks, an olympic pool as well as hot tubs, saunas and a theatre for the performing arts. 

With a very fine golf course and significantly less average rainfall than Vancouver, this is the

most affordable waterfront around with great weather.