Vehicle and passenger ferry between Westview in Powell River and Blubber Bay on Texada Island.
BC Ferries operates Route 18 between Powell River (Westview) and Texada Island (Blubber Bay). The published sailing schedule lists an approximately 40-minute crossing with multiple daily sailings; schedules change and Wednesday dangerous-cargo sailings do not carry passengers. The Blubber Bay terminal has limited free parking (24 spaces). Check live conditions and the current schedule before travelling; loading cut-off times apply.
Service Areas: Blubber Bay, Powell River, Westview
Location: 1000 Blubber Bay Road, Texada Island, British Columbia
Tuesday and Thursday bus connecting Shelter Point, Gillies Bay, Van Anda and Blubber Bay with Powell River town centre and qathet General Hospital.
BC Transit Route 13 travels between Texada Island and Powell River via the Blubber Bay and Westview ferry terminals. The current Tuesday and Thursday timetable shows a 6:20 a.m. trip from Town Centre Mall Exchange reaching Blubber Bay at 7:35 a.m., Van Anda at 7:45 a.m., Gillies Bay at 7:57 a.m. and Shelter Point at 8:02 a.m.; another trip reaches Blubber Bay at 4:40 p.m. A Tuesday-and-Thursday trip leaves qathet General Hospital at 3:15 p.m. and reaches Shelter Point at 5:20 p.m. One listed trip skips the Gillies Bay loop and makes stops on request. Check BC Transit for current timetables, route alerts, fares and ferry connections.
Service Areas: Blubber Bay, Gillies Bay, Powell River, Shelter Point, Van Anda, Westview
Free drop-in access to food, computers, telephone, tax help, legal-service information, community information and referrals, and laundry facilities.
A community support hub providing free food, computer and telephone access, volunteer tax help, legal services information, community service information and referrals, and laundry facilities. The City lists lunch at 4752 Joyce Avenue at noon until supplies last; its page does not specify lunch days. 211 lists lunch Tuesday through Friday from noon, plus coffee, snacks, take-home meals, a food pantry, free clothing and hygiene supplies. Confirm current availability with the centre.
Service Areas: Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
Location: 4752 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia
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
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
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
Emotional, practical and justice-system support for people affected by violence and abuse.
Supports people of all ages and genders affected by gender-based violence, domestic or intimate partner violence, other relationship violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, or child abuse. Provides emotional and practical support, legal and justice information, court preparation and orientation, assistance with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Assistance Program applications, referrals, and safety planning.
Service Areas: Lund, Powell River, Saltery Bay, Savary Island, Texada Island, Westview
Location: 209-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC