Local Guidebook - Fun things to do in the area.
Sightseeing
The Hawaii of BC you can see from our property. It is accessed via water taxi that you must reserve about 10 min up the road in Lund. https://www.lundwatertaxi.com/
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Savary Island Rentals
Vancouver BoulevardThe Hawaii of BC you can see from our property. It is accessed via water taxi that you must reserve about 10 min up the road in Lund. https://www.lundwatertaxi.com/
Lund is a historic ocean gem with restaurants, harbour, art galleries and more. Tidal Art Gallery, Tug-Guhm Gallery, Nancy's Bakery, Boardwalk Cafe, Lund Hotel, Liquor & Food Store.
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Lund
Lund is a historic ocean gem with restaurants, harbour, art galleries and more. Tidal Art Gallery, Tug-Guhm Gallery, Nancy's Bakery, Boardwalk Cafe, Lund Hotel, Liquor & Food Store.
World renowned marine park. Excellent boating, kayaking & SUP.
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
World renowned marine park. Excellent boating, kayaking & SUP.
Wonderful swimming and boating in Powell Lake about 15 min south of Oyster Beach House. Fresh water lake. SUP, Kayak, canoe.
Powell Lake
Wonderful swimming and boating in Powell Lake about 15 min south of Oyster Beach House. Fresh water lake. SUP, Kayak, canoe.
Across from Townsite Brewing. Historic Building with various local stores and artizans.
Townsite Market
5831 Ash AveAcross from Townsite Brewing. Historic Building with various local stores and artizans.
Step back in time on Texada Island. Regular ferry service from downtown Powell River 15 min south of Oyster Beach House. Lots of exploring to be had.
Texada Island
Step back in time on Texada Island. Regular ferry service from downtown Powell River 15 min south of Oyster Beach House. Lots of exploring to be had.
Donkersley, Mahood & Palm Beach are all wonderful sand beaches to visit in Powell River South.
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Donkersley Beach
Donkersley, Mahood & Palm Beach are all wonderful sand beaches to visit in Powell River South.
Lovely park and beach in Powell River South. 30 min south of Oyster Beach House. https://www.qathet.ca/services/parks-and-recreation/regional-parks-campgrounds/palm-beach-regional-park/
Palm Beach Road
Palm Beach RoadLovely park and beach in Powell River South. 30 min south of Oyster Beach House. https://www.qathet.ca/services/parks-and-recreation/regional-parks-campgrounds/palm-beach-regional-park/
Nice beach in a Provincial Park on Powell Lake about 20 min from Oyster Beach House.
Haywire Bay Regional Park
7020 Powell LakeNice beach in a Provincial Park on Powell Lake about 20 min from Oyster Beach House.
Myrtle Point Golf Club
2865 McCausland RdLocal golf course with restaurant.
Edie Rae's Cafe
6243 Walnut StExcellent breakfast in Townsite historic district.
Favourite local beach on Powell Lake. 15 min south Oyster Beach House.
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Mowat Bay Park
5947 Mowat AveFavourite local beach on Powell Lake. 15 min south Oyster Beach House.
If you are looking for Alpine experience head to the Tin Hat area on the Sunshine Coast Trail. They do back country skiing and snowshoeing here in the winter. Hiking in summer. Amazing views. South of town. Research before you go to be prepared. Will take time to get there.
Tin Hat Cabin
Sunshine Coast TrailIf you are looking for Alpine experience head to the Tin Hat area on the Sunshine Coast Trail. They do back country skiing and snowshoeing here in the winter. Hiking in summer. Amazing views. South of town. Research before you go to be prepared. Will take time to get there.
Local swim hole up Wild Rd about 7 ish min from Oyster Beach House. Very clean lake. Drinking water for Reserve. Paddle or swim only.
Sliammon Lake
Local swim hole up Wild Rd about 7 ish min from Oyster Beach House. Very clean lake. Drinking water for Reserve. Paddle or swim only.
Food Scene
Powell River with surprise you with excellent food choices. Always check to see that they are open especially Sun/Mon and off season. Best to call.
Wonderful view of Desolation Sound and excellent surf and turf menu. 15 min drive from Oyster Beach House.
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Laughing Oyster Restaurant
10052 Malaspina RdWonderful view of Desolation Sound and excellent surf and turf menu. 15 min drive from Oyster Beach House.
Beautiful View of Lund harbour and friendly local service. Fish & Chips and Local beer on tap.
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The Boardwalk Restaurant
9673 Longacre RdBeautiful View of Lund harbour and friendly local service. Fish & Chips and Local beer on tap.
Known for their cinnamon buns and other baking treats. Great place for breaky and lunch. Beautiful views of Lund Harbour.
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Nancy's Bakery
1451 101 HwyKnown for their cinnamon buns and other baking treats. Great place for breaky and lunch. Beautiful views of Lund Harbour.
Local microbrewery in Townsite. About 10 min south of Oyster Beach House.
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Townsite Brewing Inc
5824 Ash AveLocal microbrewery in Townsite. About 10 min south of Oyster Beach House.
Excellent fish tacos and margaritas. Lovely large patio. Local favourite. 15 min south of Oyster Beach House in downtown Powell River.
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Costa del Sol Latin Cuisine
4578 Marine AveExcellent fish tacos and margaritas. Lovely large patio. Local favourite. 15 min south of Oyster Beach House in downtown Powell River.
Favourite Thai restaurant. Close to Comox/Texada Ferry. Good for take out.
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Thaidal Zone Restaurant
4454 Willingdon AveFavourite Thai restaurant. Close to Comox/Texada Ferry. Good for take out.
Good food and service. Local beer and nice views from patio of Powell River harbour.
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Coastal Cookery
4553 Marine AveGood food and service. Local beer and nice views from patio of Powell River harbour.
Excellent local breakfast place. 15 min south of Oyster Beach House in Cranberry Neighbourhood
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Magpie's Diner
6762 Cranberry StExcellent local breakfast place. 15 min south of Oyster Beach House in Cranberry Neighbourhood
Lovely views of Powell Lake. Modern menu. Large capacity with plenty of outdoor dining. Boat Launch to Powell Lake.
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Shingle Mill Pub & Bistro
6233 Powell PlLovely views of Powell Lake. Modern menu. Large capacity with plenty of outdoor dining. Boat Launch to Powell Lake.
Local Farmers Market on Sat & Sunday. Check Facebook for times.
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Powell River Farmers' Market
4365 McLeod RdLocal Farmers Market on Sat & Sunday. Check Facebook for times.
Lovely Patio on the ocean in south side of Powell River. Live music some nights. Check for hours and entertainment.
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The Seasider Bistro + Wine Bar + Patio
101-7074 Westminster StLovely Patio on the ocean in south side of Powell River. Live music some nights. Check for hours and entertainment.
Excellent Indian Food in Townsite about 12 min away from Oyster Beach House. Good for take out as well. Mushroom Mete is my favourite.
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Royal Zayka
6275 Marine AveExcellent Indian Food in Townsite about 12 min away from Oyster Beach House. Good for take out as well. Mushroom Mete is my favourite.
In the Historic Lund Hotel. Has had some turnover but view is great and fish and chips is good. Check for hours.
The Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men
1436 Hwy 101In the Historic Lund Hotel. Has had some turnover but view is great and fish and chips is good. Check for hours.
This is a best kept local secret. If you like Mexican you will love Iguanas. Chefs are from Mexico. Very authentic, delicious and reasonable. Tony & Nancy's favourite. 5/5 :)
Iguanas Mexican Grill
4312 Glacier StThis is a best kept local secret. If you like Mexican you will love Iguanas. Chefs are from Mexico. Very authentic, delicious and reasonable. Tony & Nancy's favourite. 5/5 :)
32 Lakes is a local favourite bakery in downtown Powell River on Marine. They roast their own coffee & bake a variety of breads & sweet & savory treats.
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32 Lakes Coffee Roasters
4707 Marine Avenue32 Lakes is a local favourite bakery in downtown Powell River on Marine. They roast their own coffee & bake a variety of breads & sweet & savory treats.
The Forest Bistro Pub is casual dining with good food and a nice view. When open the open air balcony is a nice place to watch for sea life. Tony & I had a nice humpback show when we went in the summer.
Forest Bistro & Lounge
4463 Marine AvenueThe Forest Bistro Pub is casual dining with good food and a nice view. When open the open air balcony is a nice place to watch for sea life. Tony & I had a nice humpback show when we went in the summer.
Awesome breakfast w great service. Love their bennies. Historic building in townsite.
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Edie Rae's Cafe
6243 Walnut StAwesome breakfast w great service. Love their bennies. Historic building in townsite.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere and service right downtown Powell River has a patio with a view of the water.
Monks on Marine
Excellent food, nice atmosphere and service right downtown Powell River has a patio with a view of the water.
Awesome cheese and meet selection. Perfect place to assemble your charcuterie board. Family run lots of local yummy stuff.
Sunny Deli
Awesome cheese and meet selection. Perfect place to assemble your charcuterie board. Family run lots of local yummy stuff.
Activity
Great place to rent Kayaks or book a zodiac tour of Desolation Sound.
http://www.terracentricadventures.com/
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Terracentric Coastal Adventures
Great place to rent Kayaks or book a zodiac tour of Desolation Sound.
http://www.terracentricadventures.com/
Amazing hiking from mile zero at Sarah Point to Saltery Bay. Several loops and wonderful sites to see for short or long hikes. https://sunshinecoast-trail.com/ has a lot of great info. I have the most recent guide book in the suite and you can ask me for recommendations as well. A world renowned gem of the Sunshine Coast.
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Sunshine Coast Trail
Sunshine Coast TrailAmazing hiking from mile zero at Sarah Point to Saltery Bay. Several loops and wonderful sites to see for short or long hikes. https://sunshinecoast-trail.com/ has a lot of great info. I have the most recent guide book in the suite and you can ask me for recommendations as well. A world renowned gem of the Sunshine Coast.
Double rink, Large Swimming Pool, Trails for biking fun for the family.
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Powell River Recreation Complex
5001 Joyce AveDouble rink, Large Swimming Pool, Trails for biking fun for the family.
Fun for families, water feature park, beach with easy access, ice cream concession, network of hiking trails.
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Willingdon Beach Park
4845 Marine AveFun for families, water feature park, beach with easy access, ice cream concession, network of hiking trails.
Duck Lake Road
Duck Lake RoadNice recreation area with trail for hiking and mountain biking.
Just up the road about 3 min away nice park with 18 hole disc golf and tennis pickleball courts.
Craig Park Disc Golf Course
8515 Craig RdJust up the road about 3 min away nice park with 18 hole disc golf and tennis pickleball courts.
Outdoors store for fishing and outdoor recreation advise and gear. Charters available. Jimmy Jack Charters & fishing guides
Drew Dodsworth 604-414-5890
James Forsyth 604-414-9892
Powell River Outdoors
4466 Marine AveOutdoors store for fishing and outdoor recreation advise and gear. Charters available. Jimmy Jack Charters & fishing guides
Drew Dodsworth 604-414-5890
James Forsyth 604-414-9892
Great place for sports and biking gear and advice. Rentals available. Downtown Powell River 15 min south of Oyster Beach House.
Taws Cycle & Sports
4597 4597 Marine AveGreat place for sports and biking gear and advice. Rentals available. Downtown Powell River 15 min south of Oyster Beach House.
Excellent way to experience Desolation Sound. Kayak rentals guides available or go on your own. Just down the road from Laughing Oyster Restaurant about 15 minutes from Oyster Beach House
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Powell River Sea Kayak Ltd.
10676 Crowther RdExcellent way to experience Desolation Sound. Kayak rentals guides available or go on your own. Just down the road from Laughing Oyster Restaurant about 15 minutes from Oyster Beach House
Looking for a little pampering? Powell River has an excerpt spa to spoil you. Book in advance if you can.
Beyond Bliss Spa & Suites
4555 Marine AveLooking for a little pampering? Powell River has an excerpt spa to spoil you. Book in advance if you can.
if you want to check out the amazing scuba diving in the area the people that Salish Sea Dive can get you geared up and have great advise.
Salish Sea Dive
if you want to check out the amazing scuba diving in the area the people that Salish Sea Dive can get you geared up and have great advise.
if you're looking to rent a paddle board or Ebike this is a place to check out in Powell River.
Palli Paddle Boards - Powell River
6841 Fairmont Streetif you're looking to rent a paddle board or Ebike this is a place to check out in Powell River.
Diver's Rock a local swimming hole where you can catch sunsets and swim off the rocks. Best at higher tide. Head down Finn Bay Rd to Mead and look for the park sign.
Diver's Rock Regional Park
Diver's Rock a local swimming hole where you can catch sunsets and swim off the rocks. Best at higher tide. Head down Finn Bay Rd to Mead and look for the park sign.
Arts Scene
Local art gallery in Lund. Check their Facebook page for events.https://www.tidalartcentre.com/about
Tidal Art Centre
9971 Finn Bay RdLocal art gallery in Lund. Check their Facebook page for events.https://www.tidalartcentre.com/about
Tug-Guhm Art Gallery & Gift store. in the Lund Hotel. Owner & soap stone carver Debra has a wonderful collection of Local Artists creations.
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Lund
Tug-Guhm Art Gallery & Gift store. in the Lund Hotel. Owner & soap stone carver Debra has a wonderful collection of Local Artists creations.
Downtown Powell River Artist Collective. A variety of local artists featured.
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Artique-Artists Cooperative
6820 Alberni StDowntown Powell River Artist Collective. A variety of local artists featured.
The Townsite Market is a wonderful venue to wander through. This art gallery has many nice local artist's work from jewelry to glass & wood work to paintings. Check their FB for hours.
TURADH FINE ART GALLERY
5831 Ash AvenueThe Townsite Market is a wonderful venue to wander through. This art gallery has many nice local artist's work from jewelry to glass & wood work to paintings. Check their FB for hours.
qathet art centre
A lovely Art Gallery above the library in Powell River to check out
Shopping
Excellent houseware boutique. Locally owner and sourced. Powell River South by Skeeter Jacks Restaurant. 25 min south of Oyster Beach House. Good to tie in with a south beach trip.
Westerly Studio
9398 British Columbia 101Excellent houseware boutique. Locally owner and sourced. Powell River South by Skeeter Jacks Restaurant. 25 min south of Oyster Beach House. Good to tie in with a south beach trip.
In Townsite Market, Eunoia is a collective of women fabric artists who make clothing and accessories mainly using fine fabric such as linen, silk, wool etc. Nancy's Favourite ;)
eunoia
5831 Ash AvenueIn Townsite Market, Eunoia is a collective of women fabric artists who make clothing and accessories mainly using fine fabric such as linen, silk, wool etc. Nancy's Favourite ;)
Historic Building with local artisan shops. Great place to explore. Across from Townsite Brewing.
Townsite Market
5831 Ash AveHistoric Building with local artisan shops. Great place to explore. Across from Townsite Brewing.
Local Women's Retail Store has a nice selection of clothes and accessories. There is a nice shoe store next store. Right off Marine in a little mini mall.
The Knack Women's Clothing
4670C Marine AvenueLocal Women's Retail Store has a nice selection of clothes and accessories. There is a nice shoe store next store. Right off Marine in a little mini mall.
This is a great place to find treasures. The owners have a great eye and you will be surprised with the quality of clothes, jewelry and accessories.
Blue Sky Consignment
4493 Marine AvenueThis is a great place to find treasures. The owners have a great eye and you will be surprised with the quality of clothes, jewelry and accessories.
I love this little shop. Awesome local pottery, artizan children's clothes, unique giftware, vintage clothing & accessories. I nice place to browse when you are wandering Marine. Check hrs.
Little Hive
101-4690 Marine AvenueI love this little shop. Awesome local pottery, artizan children's clothes, unique giftware, vintage clothing & accessories. I nice place to browse when you are wandering Marine. Check hrs.