Share this!Planning a wedding in the near future? It seems to be that time of year when everyone is in planning mode! While there aren’t a ton of large wedding venues in Powell River, the ones that we have are quite beautiful and unique. If you’re new to town, or just haven’t the slightest idea of where to begin in choosing a wedding venue, we’ve gone ahead and done the...
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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! Just in time for back to school, here is some advice to Powell River Grade Twelves from someone who’s been there: Consider the advice of kind, smart, successful people; then take it or leave it. You are likely more awesome then you know now. Be nice to yourself. Accept compliments, say thank you (instead of “ya-right”). There are certainly a few people in your grade that...
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Share this!I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’m the one who has been running the Powtown Post Instagram account. And every day I search Instagram for photos tagged with the hashtag #powellriver, #powellriverlife, or that are geo-tagged with Powell River as their location. Pretty sneaky, huh? Well, I’ve come across some pretty amazing shots of our quaint little town....
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Share this!Powell River is a special place and when the sun is shining, it shows its beauty. Yet, because it is a unique place, and because of its isolation, it is important to remember that there still are things to do in PowTown regardless of inclement weather. Here are 12. 1. Hike, walk, run, and ride. Just dress for it, don’t go for too long, and pick a trail that is familiar. Tell someone...
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Share this!Here at Powtown Post, we’re big fans of Sea Fair, and we we’re willing to do all that we can to help make sure it sticks around year after year. That’s why we’ve partnered with Powell River Sea Fair to help get the word out and get people excited about the Fair in 2016. We could go on and on about how much we love it, but instead, we did what we do best, and compiled...
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