Desolation Resort, 2694 Dawson Rd, Powell River,  British Columbia, Canada V8A 4Z3

Tel: 604 483 3592 or 1 800 399 3592     Fax: 604 483 7942    Email: info@desolationresort.com

 

 
     
 

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Boat Rentals and Charters   Diving   Fishing  Galleries   Golf   Hiking   Kayak Tours  Nature explorations
     
Kayak Rentals  Mountain Bike Rentals   Restaurants   Stores   Trail rides/horseback riding    Limousines
     
     
     
Boat Rentals and Charters: 
bulletBoat Charters on  sightseeing boat  -departs from Desolation Resort
bulletDesolation Sound Dinner Cruises , a three hour cruise - leaving from Lund habour on 58' vessel - minimum three times weekly. Phone us for dates and reservation.  604 483 3592 or 1800 399 3592  or email : info@desolationresort.com
bulletTerra Centric Adventures -Boat Tours with Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd.    Tel: 604 483 7900

 Step on board our 21-foot rigid hull inflatable Zodiac Hurricane as we explore the beautiful waters, stunning scenery and many marine parks of the Salish Sea. The vessel provides an up close and personal experience in nature, and is a platform from which our guides can share their knowledge about First Nations culture, European settlement and provide interpretation of our bountiful marine life.

Our tours include:

Desolation Sound Spectacular: 3.5 hours into the heart of the marine park, with fascinating stories & stunning scenery.

Mitlenatch Provincial Park: An Islands Explorer: 6 hour exploratory of the birds, wildflowers and marine mammals of the  “Galapagos of the Georgia Strait”, including a delicious on shore lunch.

Wild Coast: Beyond Desolation Sound: 8 hours. Journey into the heart of the wilderness, with a circumnavigation of East Redonda Island and a sojourn into Toba Inlet.

Floating Families Zodiac Tour: 6 hours.

A family trip to Savary Island for a day of snorkelling, swimming, and hands on discovery of our fabulous marine environment. Delicious picnic lunch included.

Local guides, fully permitted company to operate in marine parks.

All departures from Lund.

Resort pick up (for groups of 6) is available at an additional fee per person.

Custom charters available.

Also offering kayak tours, lessons, family and youth adventures, and hiking tours.

www.terracentricadventures.com

Tel:  604 483 7900 or 1888 552 5558

 

 

 

Powell River Info Center - Tel: 1 877 817 8669

The info center has a whole list of charter boat operators in Powell River and Lund.

 

Diving: 

Alpha Dive Services         Tel: 604 485 6939

bulletdiving lessons - open water to instructor
bulletfull service dive store
bulletdive gear rental
bulletdiving charters
bulletgreat diving in the winter ,optimum visibility

 

Fishing Tours and Gear:

bulletPristine Charters:  Tel : 604 483 4541  www.pristinecharters.com
bulletGail Warning Charters: Tel 604 487 4446  www.gailwarningcharters.com
bulletKaptain Wave Charters:  Tel 604 485 4380  www.kaptainwavecharters.com
bulletY-Knot charters  : Tel  604 483 3243    will pick you up at Desolation Resort 
bulletMarine Traders: For all your fishing ,boating and hunting gear  604 485 4624
bulletPowell River Outdoors : Store for all your outdoor needs and advice on fishing and hunting.      Tel : 604 485 2555
bulletBeyond the Road Adventures: 604 483 8128

 

Other Outdoor Activities

bulletTerra Centric Adventures :  

A family trip to Savary Island for a day of snorkelling, swimming, and hands on discovery of our fabulous marine environment. Delicious picnic lunch included.

Local guides, fully permitted company to operate in marine parks.

All departures from Lund.

Resort pick up (for groups of 6) is available at an additional fee per person.

Custom charters available.

Also offering kayak tours, lessons, family and youth adventures, and hiking tours.

 

bulletfootprint-nature explorations:
 
"We are John Hermsen and Christy Krebber and together we share our passion for the outdoors.
That is how Footprint Nature Explorations was born.
Our company specializes in outdoor activities like kayaking, biking and hiking.
Our goal is to create, together with you, a customized and unique stay here on the Upper Sunshine Coast.
Our programs include activities that are ideal for anyone in average physical shape and
looking for unique experiences matched to their interests and skill level.
We are located in Powell River, a region that offers outdoor pursuits of every type.
Whether on land, sea or lake, we can arrange a package to meet your needs.
 
We're always interested in creating packages for families.
To give you an idea: we have two double kayaks with a centre hatch that fits an extra (child) seat.
We can offer hiking on the SCT
We can offer a combined biking tour (Bunster Hills Bike).
We are flexible along our great coastal region."

Call or email John and Christy at  604 414 6884    info@footprint-natureexplorations.ca

www.footprint-natureexplorations.ca

 

Galleries:

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Among Friends 604- 487-1766 (Alfred Muma)
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Artique Artists Co-op  604-485-4837 ( over 22 artists)
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Back Street Gallery 604-485-6085 (Janet Blair)
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Blue Cat Mall 604-485-0904
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Cranberry Pottery 604-483-4622
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Holtenwood Gallery 604-486-7231 (Texada)
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Nina's Eclectic Emporium 604-485-2204
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Paperworks 604-485-2515
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Sea Spray Studio 604-486-7552 (Texada)
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Sunrise Gallery 604-485-5006 (Luke Raffin)
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Stoneowl Earthworks 604-485-7922
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Ursula Medley 604-487-4579
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Wind Spirit Gallery 604-485-7521

The Tug Thum Gallery

bulletsituated at the harbour in Lund
bullethas a wide selection of art pieces from local artists
bulletTHE TUG-GUHM GALLERY IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY WILDLIFE ARTIST DEBRA BEVAART...STONE CARVER FOR 25 YEARS AND WILDLIFE  ILLUSTRATOR....DEBRA RUNS THE GALLERY AS A WORKING STUDIO AND YOU CAN FIND HER CREATING PIECES ON SITE...THE GALLERY IS ALSO A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE LOCAL ARTISTS OF THE AREA .
     TAKE A DAY COURSE IN CARVING BRAZILIAN SOAPSTONE WITH DEBRA AND IN 4 TO 5 HOURS FINISH   YOUR VERY OWN      PIECE TO TREASURE

Golf:

Myrtle Point Golf Club -  Tel: 604 487 4653

bulletThis golf club is a 5 minute drive south from Powell River and a 40 minute drive from our resort.
bulletIt opened to rave reviews in June 91.
bulletThe true championship 18 hole course is carved out of the foothills of the coast mountain.
bulletIt has 4 sets of tees to offer a great golfing experience to all levels of ability.

Hiking:

Sunshine Coast Hiking Trail      www.sunshinecoast-trail.com

bulletThis is a 180 km trail from Saltry Bay to Sarah Point.
bulletEasily accessible from the resort
bulletFor day trips, you can access the trail at various points.
bulletRustic camp sites are located along the trail


Powell River - Hiking Trails

bulletAn in depth description of all the trails in and around Powell River written by Eagle Walz.
bulletThis can be obtained at the Visitors Bureau for $15.00.
bulletTrail map is complimentary and available at the resort.
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Kayak Tours:

Powell River Sea Kayak - Tel: 604 483 2160.

bulletOffers introductory lessons
bulletGuided tours with all equipment included.
bulletPackages with kayaking, dining and accommodation
bulletYour contact person - Adam Vallance

Terra Centric Coastal Adventures    Tel: 604 483 7900

bulletRainforest hikes
bulletYouth camps in the summer - day camps with lots of adventure
bulletAdventure learning programs
bulletCoastal Kayaking
bulletKids kayaking
bulletWilderness guiding

Kayak and Canoe Rentals:

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Powell River Sea Kayak    Tel: 604 483 2160

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Y Knot Charters  Tel 604 483 3243

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Mitchell's Canoe and Kayak  -services the Powell Forest Canoe Route   Tel: 604 487 1609

Mountain Bike Rentals

bulletTaws Cycle and Sports - 4597 Marine Ave, Powell River  604 485 2555

Restaurants

bullet Laughing Oyster Restaurant  tel : 604 483 9775.This restaurant is a 10 minute walk away from the resort.  Enjoy west coast cuisine and the breathtaking view of  the inlet and the snow capped mountains. Reservation recommended in summer.
bulletNancy's Bakery  This well known bakery is situated at the Lund Habour. Enjoy Nancy's fresh cinnamon buns ,baked fresh every morning. Has a wide array of breads, pizzas, cookies, brownies ,cakes, salads . Everything is baked and prepared at the bakery fresh every morning.
bulletPowell River and Lund has a variety of restaurants . Just ask at the resort for info on the restaurants.

Stores -

bulletSafeway - large grocery store in Powell River
bulletOverwaitea - BC owned grocery store in Powell River
bulletLund Store - 10 minutes away from the resort - carries a wide variety of groceries , beer and wine for the boating traffic coming through.
bulletMitchell Brothers - grocery and butcher, Cranberry Lake

Trail rides/horseback riding - Tanglewood farm. Tel: 604 487 0535

bulletJoin Phoebe & her horses on a trail ride to the back country.

           Reservations required

Private Limousine Service - Pearl City Limousines - not just a ride , an experience

Tel:   604 414 8257  or 604 485 7914

web:  http://members.shaw.ca/pearlcitylimos

email:  pearlcitylimos@shaw.ca