Powell River Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in British Columbia, Canada
About Powell River
Prior to European settlement in the area, the area was inhabited by Coast Salish peoples, and was used as a landing spot for gold prospectors coming from Vancouver Island who were treading their way to the Fraser River to find quick fortune prior to the creation of the Cariboo Road. The Powell River was named for Israel Wood Powell, who was at that time superintendent of Indian Affairs for BC. He was travelling up the coast of BC in the 1880s and the river and lake were named after him. The pulp mill was started in 1908, with a corresponding townsite company town commenced in 1910: the first roll of paper was produced at Powell River Mill in 1912. Similarly, large logging companies had earlier moved in to take advantage of the huge timber. The Historic Townsite was designated a National Hi
Top Attractions in Powell River
Explore the best things to see and do in Powell River:
- ★Patricia Theatre
- ★Powell River Bike and Skate Park
- ★qathet Museum and Archives
- ★SS Peralta
- ★Townsite Heritage Society
Where to Eat in Powell River
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Costa del Sol
- 🍴Garden Court Restaurant
- 🍴Gourmet Canton
- 🍴Minato Sushi Restaurant
- 🍴Thaidal Zone
Where to Stay in Powell River
- 🏨Powell River Harbour Guesthouse
- 🏨Powell River Town Centre Hotel
- 🏨The Old Courthouse Inn
Powell River Travel Guide Sections
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