A British Columbian town 5 hours north of Vancouver, a trip which must include a ferry or plane. Enjoy
dirt beaches at the
local lakes, marvel at the number of shitty oversized pickup trucks, and savour seafood fresh out the sea- although you'll have to look hard for it, since the locals
don't like seafood. Also,
don'
t eat any shellfish because most of the
local beaches are contaminated with untreated sewage waste.
Culture vultures will enjoy the charming
night-time entertainment at the local watering hole the "Zoo", a surely captivating experience.
Tip #
1: When a local says that Powell River is a world class destination, agree with him, even though there's a good chance he's never left the province or even been to Vancouver before.
Tip #2: When a local proudly tells you that "zunga" is a locally coined word, smile and nod like you know wtf they are talking about.
Tip #3: Make
sure your hotel bookings can be cancelled, because if it starts raining (like it does 80% of the time) you will have SFA to do.
