Community hall space for gatherings, meetings, performances and local events.
Cranberry Community Hall is operated by the Cranberry Community Hall Association in Powell River’s Cranberry neighbourhood. A local community-organization profile describes the hall as seating about 70 people and hosting cultural events, workshops, health and wellness seminars, advocacy meetings, concerts and a monthly public acoustic coffeehouse/song circle. Check the association calendar and contact the hall for current availability, capacity, accessibility and rental rates.
Community field used for seasonal rugby and baseball.
Located on the grounds of the former Cranberry School. The City lists this field as home to the Otaga Rugby Club in fall and winter and as two baseball diamonds during spring and summer.
Provider: Powell River Senior Citizens Association Branch 49
Weekly activities, social groups, computer assistance, a Seniors One Stop resource centre, genealogy resources and community meeting space. Pathways lists annual membership at CAD 30; some fees may apply.
Activities listed include strength circuit, carpet bowling, cards, bridge, choir, computer and mobile-device assistance, crafts, quilting, balance exercises, tai chi and art classes. Contact the centre to confirm current schedule and fees.
Year-round baseball park with a children’s playground and spectator bleachers.
Situated in Cranberry at 6754 Drake Street, DA Evans Park is one of Powell River’s premier year-round baseball parks. It hosts Minor Baseball and has a children’s playground and bleachers.
Neighbourhood park beside Cranberry Lake with a playground, benches and picnic area.
Lindsay Park is in Cranberry beside Cranberry Lake. The City notes the former beach area is no longer sandy or a popular swimming area. The park has an adjacent playground and benches and hosts annual Cranberry Days.
Food hampers for Powell River residents; listed as available once a month.
The City of Powell River lists a food hamper once a month. The food bank is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 6816B Alberni Street. Call to confirm current registration, eligibility and appointment requirements.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
Location: 6816B Alberni Street, Powell River, British Columbia
Lakefront park with sandy beach, swimming, picnic area, playground, washrooms and boat launch.
Mowat Bay is a City park on Powell Lake in Cranberry. It has a sandy beach, picnic area, playground, washrooms, and an improved boat launch with parking. Swimming and sunbathing are popular in summer; the park also has a rope swing. Dogs are prohibited in Mowat Bay Park from May 1 to September 15 under the city animal-control rules.
Citywide firefighting, first response, rescue and hazardous-material incident response.
Powell River Fire Rescue is a composite career and paid-on-call department. The station at 6965 Courtenay Street is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by career firefighters. Services include firefighting, first response, rescue, and response to hazardous-material leaks and spills. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For emergencies call 911; non-emergency office phone 604-485-4431; fire@powellriver.ca.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
Fixed-route bus service with stops in Cranberry connecting Townsite and Grief Point with central Powell River.
The current BC Transit timetable lists Cranberry at Crown among Route 1 stops, connecting the neighbourhood with Townsite, the Town Centre Mall Exchange and Grief Point. Check the live schedule for trip days and times, current fares and service alerts.
Fixed-route service between Town Centre Mall Exchange, Cranberry and Brooks Secondary.
The current BC Transit timetable lists Cranberry at Crown and Cranberry at Ortona among Route 9 stops, connecting with Town Centre Mall Exchange and Brooks Secondary. Check the live schedule for trip days and times, current fares and service alerts.
24-hour emergency care for major accidents and potentially life-threatening illness, injury or overdose.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency care is available to patients of all ages. Free parking is available. Interpreter services are available at no charge; speak with hospital staff to request assistance. Call 9-1-1 for immediate emergencies.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood