All About Powell River’s Cranberry Neighborhood
Have you been thinking of moving to Powell River but aren't quite sure exactly where you want to live? In this video, I’m going to break down another iconic Powell River neighborhood: Cranberry. We’ll learn about this community’s location, amenities, and housing options so you can see if Cranberry is right for you.
Plentiful Amenities
Cranberry is located northeast of the downtown area and borders both Westview and Townsite. This neighborhood has a little bit of everything, from Mowat Bay—a local swimming hole and boat launch—and roads connecting to the Duck Lake trail systems to baseball diamonds and breakfast diners.
The neighborhood is full of amenities for all to enjoy. Check out Magpie’s Diner, a Powell River classic. Whether you're going for breakfast or lunch, you can always count on a good meal at Magpie’s. Cranberry is also home to the Powell River Curling Club, which has been around since the 50s. It has a little something for everyone, no matter your age or skill level.
Just across the street from the Curling Club is DA Evans Baseball Park, a beautiful minor baseball diamond best suited for younger players due to its size. If you’re an adult that’s more into playing slow pitch, just a few blocks down from DA Evans is the old Cranberry School field. Here you’ll find a couple of bigger baseball diamonds along with an old soccer field.
Outdoor Activities
As I mentioned, Cranberry has roads that connect to the Duck Lake trail system. These roads also lead to popular swimming spots like Inland Lake and Haywire Bay. All summer, these spots will be full of families enjoying the local scenery and camping at Inland Lake.
There's also a trail that circumnavigates the lake, stretching 13 kilometers long. I personally love the trail because it's dead flat. These same roads also connect to Haslam Lake which is the lake the Powell River draws its water from. In the Wildwood video, I mentioned that the Shinglemill has a boat launch into Powell Lake. Mowat Bay is the other option if you're looking to get your boat into the lake.
If you're looking for a shorter, fairly beginner-level hike, Cranberry is also home to Valentine Mountain. This peak features an awesome view over the Malaspina Straight once you get to the top.
Benefits For Older Adults
For older residents past their hiking days, there's also the Cranberry Senior Center which is made up of over 300 members and counting. The Senior Center hosts weekly activities from coffee to dinners. Their mandate is to promote physical, mental, and social well-being in all seniors throughout Powell River and the qathet Regional District. They also promote volunteerism within the senior community.
Cranberry also has a locally owned grocery store called Mitchell Brothers. This store has been serving Powell River for over 70 years. Every Wednesday, Mitchell Brothers has a Seniors Day where anyone 55+ can enjoy 10% off of their groceries.
Make Cranberry Your Home
Cranberry itself is quite a large area and features homes in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find everything from million-dollar-plus lakefront homes and estates to much denser streets with smaller, more affordable homes in the $350,000 to $400,000 range. If you're wondering if Cranberry has something to offer you, come take a look for yourself. I'm always happy to be your tour guide.
I hope this video gave you some insight into the neighborhood of Cranberry. If you have any questions about this community, feel free to reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more information on all things Powell River.
And as a small disclaimer, all that snow you see on the ground in this video only makes up about one to three weeks a year here in Powell River—and that's about as much as you're ever going to see. Stay tuned for more insights into the area on future episodes!