5 reasons to stay or visit Powell River this summer
By Darren Robinson
Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there are lots of good reasons to spend your summer vacation in Powell River. We asked Darren Robinson, the executive director at Tourism Powell River, to give us just five. As you'll see, he crammed in a few extra. Who can blame him?
Got a bucket list? Knock more off your checklist right here in Powell River this summer. Rock climb to the top of awe-inspiring bluffs, get a picture of you beside a sunken mermaid, tackle the 180 km Sunshine Coast Trail, jump into Emma Lake, kayak into Desolation Sound, lie on the white sand beaches of Savary Island, find the famous Flower Rock on Texada Island, paddle the Powell Forest Canoe Route. The possibilities are endless.
The Powell River region is one never-ending party in the summer! Festival season is well underway with some exciting events perfect for the entire family. Some must-sees for August and September include our annual Blackberry Festival (August 14-20), Movie Under the Stars (August 17), Arts Alive in the Park (August 21 and 22), Open Air Market and Hot Summer Night Market, and the 29th Annual Sunshine Music Festival. Check out the Calendar of Events by visiting www.discoverpowellriver.com.
Powell River turns 100! This only happens once folks. What's the best way to celebrate this amazing milestone? Explore and enjoy what our amazing area provides to us EVERY DAY! Townsite celebrations take place over the BC Day long weekend, beginning July 30.
Support local talent. Why are we home to more artists per capita than anywhere else in Canada? Why were we named the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004? Now is the time to find out. Take part in the Powell River Studio Tour (Aug 28 and 29), or just pop into our various studios and galleries on your own schedule and say hi to the artists that help keep Powell River on the cultural map.
Fall in love... over and over. The land of mystical sunsets offers the perfect backdrop for romance. Delectable seafood dishes (oysters, anyone?), pristine natural beauty, fresh ocean air, rainforest delights, waterfalls aplenty and adventures perfect for two—it's no wonder couples go gaga for Powell River every summer. Raise a toast of fine blackberry wine to the one you love on the Pearl of the Sunshine Coast!
