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
Desolation Sound Resort - Activities
Boat Rentals and Charters Diving Fishing Galleries Golf Hiking Kayak Tours Nature explorations
 | Boat Charters on sightseeing boat -departs from Desolation Resort. Call us for details 1 604 483 3592 |
| Desolation 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 |
| Terra 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. TerraCentric 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 |
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Power Boat Rentals - at Y-Knot charters. 1 604 483 3243 www.yknot.ca |
rent small power boats to explore the waters of Desolation Sound 12' boats to 18 ' boats
Alpha Dive Services Tel: 604 485 6939
| diving lessons - open water to instructor |
| full service dive store |
| dive gear rental |
| diving charters |
| great diving in the winter ,optimum visibility |
| Pristine Charters: Tel : 604 483 4541 www.pristinecharters.com |
| Gail Warning Charters: Tel 604 487 4446 www.gailwarningcharters.com |
| Kaptain Wave Charters: Tel 604 485 4380 www.kaptainwavecharters.com |
| Y-Knot charters : Tel 604 483 3243 will pick you up at Desolation Resort |
| Marine Traders: For all your fishing ,boating and hunting gear 604 485 4624 |
| Powell River Outdoors : Store for all your outdoor needs and advice on fishing and hunting. Tel : 604 485 2555 |
| Beyond the Road Adventures: 604 483 8128 |
Terra 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.
Call or email John and Christy at 604 414 6884 info@footprint-natureexplorations.ca
www.footprint-natureexplorations.ca
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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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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
604-485-2512
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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
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Myrtle Point Golf Club - Tel: 604 487 4653
| This golf club is a 5 minute drive south from Powell River and a 40 minute drive from our resort. |
| It opened to rave reviews in June 91. |
| The true championship 18 hole course is carved out of the foothills of the coast mountain. |
| It has 4 sets of tees to offer a great golfing experience to all levels of ability. |
Sunshine Coast Hiking Trail www.sunshinecoast-trail.com
| This is a 180 km trail from Saltry Bay to Sarah Point. |
| Easily accessible from the resort |
| For day trips, you can access the trail at various points. |
| Rustic camp sites are located along the trail |
Powell River -
Hiking Trails
| An in depth description of all the trails in and around Powell River written by Eagle Walz. |
| This can be obtained at the Visitors Bureau for $15.00. |
| Trail map is complimentary and available at the resort. |
Powell River Sea Kayak - Tel: 604 483 2160.
| Offers introductory lessons |
| Guided tours with all equipment included. |
| Packages with kayaking, dining and accommodation |
| Your contact person - Adam Vallance |
Terra Centric Coastal Adventures Tel: 604 483 7900
| Rainforest hikes |
| Youth camps in the summer - day camps with lots of adventure |
| Adventure learning programs |
| Coastal Kayaking |
| Kids kayaking |
| Wilderness guiding |
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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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Alpha Dive Services 604 485 6939 |
| Taws Cycle and Sports - 4597 Marine Ave, Powell River 604 485 2555 |
| 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. |
| Nancy'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. |
| Powell River and Lund has a variety of restaurants . Just ask at the resort for info on the restaurants. |
| Safeway - large grocery store in Powell River |
| Save On Foods - BC owned grocery store in Powell River |
| Lund Store - 10 minutes away from the resort - carries a wide variety of groceries , beer and wine for the boating traffic coming through. |
| Mitchell Brothers - grocery and butcher, Cranberry Lake |
Rock and Roll Guest Ranch Tel: 604 485 8482 or 604 414 5905
Tanglewood farm. Tel: 604 487 0535
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
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.