Why Powell River? Home >> Why PR? Compact The city encompasses almost 29 square kilometres, meaning you're about 10 minutes to anything from anywhere in town. Insulation We're not isolated, we're insulated! As they say, two ferries can't be wrong, and both Vancouver and Vancouver Island are very accessible. Sunshine They don't call it the Sunshine Coast for nothing! Expect rain in the winter, but very little snow, and lots of great weather all year round. Live Here We're a diverse community, but what ties us together is a love of the community and the desire to live, not just exist. Join us! There are lots of reasons To Love Powell River Including Outdoors There are lots of great opportunities to be outside. Culture Lots of entertainment and culture options year round! Lifestyle Time to love your life! Find what you love to do, here. Opportunity Get in at the beginning of our community's expansion! Find Out More Fill A Need When Fraser and Claudia arrived, they saw a need and started a successful business. Read more... Connections Tim and Vivien were looking for a better lifestyle, and they found it in Powell River. Read more... Purpose Velma came to Powell River for retirement and wanted to keep busy, and she certainly is! Read more... Choices Leta loves doing things with her family, and Powell River has so many choices! Read more...