Powell River Travel Guide

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Beautiful Panoramic View of Canadian Nature Landscape from the top of Tin Hat Mountain during a sunny summer evening. Taken near Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.
Beautiful Panoramic View of Canadian Nature Landscape from the top of Tin Hat Mountain during a sunny summer evening. Taken near Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.
Beautiful Panoramic View of Canadian Nature Landscape from the top of Tin Hat Mountain during a sunny summer evening. Taken near Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.
Beautiful Panoramic View of Canadian Nature Landscape from the top of Tin Hat Mountain during a sunny summer sunset. Taken near Powell River, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada.
Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships. The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes. In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma. (September 2019) #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History

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Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships. The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes. In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma.

Historic Powell River Townsite

River views, historical sites and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Historic Powell River Townsite. Make a stop by Townsite Brewing while you're exploring.

Historic Powell River Townsite
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4429 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$137 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$137
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Powell River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and Powell River ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (349 reviews)
Clean and nice water front views

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel
Island View Lodge

Island View Lodge

2 out of 5
6255 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
The price is NZ$153 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$153
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Powell River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (665 reviews)
When we arrived, we were given a key that did not work so we had to go back to the front desk to get a new key. The suite had a lamp on the bedside table that could not be plugged in, and the TV and refrigerator were also unplugged. The remote was missing, so we had to make a second trip to the front ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Island View Lodge
Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

3 out of 5
4555 Marine Ave Powell River BC
The price is NZ$252 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$252
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Powell River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and Powell ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable beds, spacious bathroom, good location.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites
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Private waterfront cottage on Malaspina Strait

Private waterfront cottage on Malaspina Strait

Powell River BC
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Powell River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Myrtle Point Golf Club and Nootka ...
10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
It was a lovely place with a nice balance of antiques and new things, like the bathrooms. And the view, spectacular.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Private waterfront cottage on Malaspina Strait
Luxury Ocean View, home in Powell River! Super Clean

Luxury Ocean View, home in Powell River! Super Clean

Powell River BC
Stay at this holiday home in Powell River. Enjoy a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Creative Rift Studio and Gallery and Nootka ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Disappointed
The host was pleasant. The location of the property was ok, the view was excellent. But, the property was misrepresented and was not a “luxury private villa “, instead it was a basement suite in a shared home. Unfortunately, the property inside and outside was poorly maintained. The black mold, pink ...

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Luxury Ocean View, home in Powell River! Super Clean
Cozy ,artistic cottage in a garden setting close to the beach and hiking trails.

Cozy ,artistic cottage in a garden setting close to the beach and hiking trails.

Powell River BC
Stay at this golf cottage in Powell River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Myrtle Point Golf Club and Nootka Dunes Golf Club are located ...
Cozy ,artistic cottage in a garden setting close to the beach and hiking trails.
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Popular places to visit

Powell River Recreation Complex

Enjoy an outing to Powell River Recreation Complex during your stay in Powell River. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Powell River Recreation Complex

Powell River Visitor Centre

After visiting Powell River Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Powell River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Powell River Visitor Centre

Willingdon Beach Park

Explore the great outdoors at Willingdon Beach Park, a lovely green space in Powell River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Willingdon Beach Park

Townsite Brewing

You can take time to visit Townsite Brewing during your travels to Powell River. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Townsite Brewing

Powell River Putters Mini Golf

You can take time to visit Powell River Putters Mini Golf during your travels to Powell River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Powell River Putters Mini Golf

Nootka Dunes Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Powell River at Nootka Dunes Golf Club. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Nootka Dunes Golf Club