Located on BC’s northern Sunshine Coast, Powell River is city of just over 13,000 residents with over 30% of its residents being over the age 65. Originally built on the timber, and pulp and paper industries, Powell River is also within the traditional territory of Tla’amin Nation. It’s also best known for the Sunshine Coast Trail, the longest hut-to-hut hiking trail in Canada, and its original townsite, which was designated a Canadian national historic site in 1995.
Communities Served:
- Powell River
- Tla’amin First Nation
- Texada Island
Designation Agency:
Senior Citizen Association Branch #49
Coordinator:
Elisa Renick
Phone: (604) 414-7947
Regional Mentor:
April Struthers
Phone: (604) 885-0651
Community Contact List:
Local Community Contact List – Powell River
This contact information will put you in touch with people who are able to give you more information about services in your area. They are typically available during business hours Monday to Friday. Should this be an emergency situation, please consider calling your local RCMP detachment or the Police authority for your area.
