Share this!As more and more of your friends leave big cities for small towns, making the move yourself can be a tempting option. However, for many, moving to a rural locale feels like a risky change: sure, you may actually be able to buy a condo (or a whole house)— but will your career take a big hit? We chatted with Powell River’s own Caitlin Bryant, who after several years in the big city, has...
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Share this!Ferries. That’s basically what this article is about. Powell River is a beautiful place, but it can feel very, very isolated. Of course, that’s part of the charm of the upper Sunshine Coast and a big reason why we love it up here. The coast boasts beautiful, secluded beaches, quiet hikes, and no lines to get outside. All of that serine, quiet bliss does come with a bit of a journey....
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Share this! I traveled home to Powell River this weekend to visit my mom for her birthday. Like any good family visit, food always plays an important role. That couldn’t be truer in Powell River: for a small city, it’s lucky to boast many local restaurants that embrace west coast authenticity and local products. While there are many more amazing places to eat (and drink) than the ones I visited,...
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Share this! Texada Island is an island full of hidden gems. One of these hidden gems is perhaps not what you would expect from a very rural locale. Texada is home to one of the only aerospace camps in Western Canada. Yes, you read that right: aerospace camp. Never thought you’d find an aerospace camp on a rural island? Neither did we! It was an exciting surprise and we were even happier to...
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Share this!The worst part about winter on the West Coast is getting your socks wet. The best part? When you take off your cold, soggy socks after a particularly damp day and change into warm, wool slippers. Thanks to a kind group of knitters on Texada Island, school kids at the local elementary are keeping their feet warm this winter in newly-knit, wool slippers. So far, 15 hand-knit slippers...
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