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Saturday, April 07, 2018 ( 7:56 PM ) melrose Powell River: Powell River was the second to last stop of our wonderful Holiday to Vancouver Island and the West Coast of Southern B.C. Visiting Joan and Richard was another beautiful highlight in our journey. After many years of traveling and living in Foreign countries they are now retired and settled in Powell River. They have built an absolutely gorgeous house on the way to Lund. The small town of Lund is the end of the road North on the mainland. This monument signifies the start of Highway 101, known as the "Pacific Coast Route" which starts in Lund B.C. Canada and ends in Puerto Mont, Chile. it is 15,202 Km. in length.    Nancy's bakery is a very popular spot for visitors and tourists - I had been told by at least 3 people to be sure to go there and have a Cinnamon Bun. We enjoyed the bakery - but ordered a cookie rather than the bun... the cookie was good.  Joan and Richard with Bill.  Another interest to see in Powell River is "The Hulks" - Large ships made of wood, steel and cement that were brought to Powell River to act as a Breakwater in 1930. They are still floating but no longer needed to calm the water.  Our second to last Ferry ride for this trip was from Powell River to Earl's Cove. We stayed in Gibson's on March 30th - before our trip on the Ferry from Gibson's to Horseshoe Bay on the 31st. We will spend Easter with the family in Port Moody and Burnaby before returning to Kamloops April 2nd.. What a wonderful holiday we had!.  # |
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