Beacon Bed and Breakfast
Powell River, Sunshine Coast, BC
Bed & Breakfast Spa
Friday March 12th, 2010

Sunshine Coast Culture and Events

Powell River offers a small town cultural experience so welcome to our city visitors - from the Malaspina Film Society's showings to live music sessions in local pubs and cafes and world class festivals like the International Choral KATHAUMIXW ("a gathering together of different peoples") festival, there's always something going on.
Sunshine Coast Culture and Events
Here's a list of some of the great activities and events which celebrate the Upper Sunshine Coast's cultural diversity and incredible history:
  • Fall Fair
  • An authentic small town rural experience close to the Lower Mainland.
    Usually the third weekend in September
  • Heritage Festival
    Various locations around Powell River, including the historic Powell River Townsite and Mill District. February.
  • Festival of the Performing Arts March
  • Jazz Festival, Annual,Vocal Summit March
  • Kathaumiux Choral Festival, 1st week of July, even years only
  • Please check out http://www.discoverpowellriver.com for exact dates
  • Texada Sandcastle Days mid July
  • Seafair Community Festival late July
  • Blackberry Festival & Street Party late August  
  • Sunshine Folk Festival September, Labour Day weekend
  • Malaspina Films Show Society - Patricia Theatre - February
  • Heritage Townsite Tours - take a walking tour of the Heritage Townsite and view the beautiful homes of "Managers Row" as well as many other notable turn of the century buildings. $5 by donation to the Townsite Society.
  • Visit the Powell River Museum and the Forestry Museum for another glimpse at our history and ties to the resource sector
  • Check out the local arts scene through the many venues that include several downtown galleries and cafes exhibiting local arts, and the Cranberry district.

Let us show you our Sunshine Coast and our special brand of hospitality, and why all of our guests say ...

"You're at home when you're at the Beacon"



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