Things to Do

Powell River's best sights split neatly between the preserved townsite and the lakes and forest just inland. Give the townsite a slow walk, then save real time for the water.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Historic Townsite

Exceptionally intact 1910 company town built around Powell River's giant paper mill.

Sight
02

qathet Canoe Route

Multi-day lake-and-portage route through the forested backcountry behind Powell River.
03

Patricia Theatre

Restored 1928 cinema in the townsite, often called Canada's oldest operating movie theatre.

Sight
04

Inland Lake

Forest lake north of town with swimming, paddling, camping, and an accessible 13 km loop trail.
05

SS Peralta

SS Peralta is part of Powell River's unusual breakwater, a semicircle of old concrete ships known as the Hulks. The ship is one of …

Sight
06

qathet Museum and Archives

qathet Museum and Archives covers the local history of Powell River and the surrounding region, including First Nations history, settler life, and the tools …

Museum