Beautiful lakes and scenery are everywhere around Powell River. The moderate climate in the Powell River area contributes to its appeal. Powell River, the Pearl on the Sunshine Coast Year-round beauty: Gorgeous sunsets are part of the scenery in Beautiful Powell River
Living on the Sunshine Coast: Powell River is a safe place to live; it has one of the lowest crime rates on the coast.
An active lifestyle: Many hiking and biking trails keep outdoor enthusiasts busy in Powell River.
A cultural capital: There are plenty of festivals and community events to attend in Powell River A family community: Powell River is a safe place for children and families. Affordable property in BC: Powell River is one of the most affordable places to live on the coast
Rural living in BC: oceanside walks are a favourite pastime in Powell River Hobbies and clubs: There's always something beautiful to look at in Powell River; gardening is a popular hobby.
A map of Powell River and the Sunshine Coast - visit Powell River today!
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A Pearl on the Sunshine Coast...

A Pearl is unique. It is the only gem created by a living thing...Powell River can make the same claim.

A Pearl is either natural or cultured...Powell River is both.

A Pearl is valuable and engaging...as is Powell River.

Powell River is located a half hour flight north of Vancouver, in the heart of the traditional territories of the Sliammon Nation on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. Powell River offers a quality of life that can be matched by very few. It boasts a moderate climate, a safe, family community, some of the most affordable property in BC, and excellent facilities. It is a wonderful melding of urban and rural amenities, a place where many cultures live and work together harmoniously.

Rarely will you find a community with Powell River's combination of rural and urban amenities, where many cultures live in a spirit of partnership and harmony. Rarely will you find a community like Powell River with a spirit of entrepreneurship and willingness to go the extra mile to make investors and visitors feel welcome. This uniqueness is the reason why Powell River is..."The Pearl on the Sunshine Coast."

We invite you to discover the Pearls of Powell River. Please explore the wide variety of attributes that make this community a great place to Invest, Live and Play.

Living in Powell River
Visiting Powell River
Investing in Powell River
Build a sandcastle at the annual Texada Island Sandcastle Competition - there are many fun events and activities to participate in when you live in or visit Powell River. Share a hug with someone special - Living in Powell River gives you time to do that Powell River is a Cultural Capital of Canada Investing in Powell River...business is booming in this small coastal town

This website is an initiative of Community Futures Development Corporation of the Powell River Region and
the Powell River Regional Economic Development Society © CFDC 2004
Photos courtesy of the Powell River Peak newspaper
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