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.
