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Powell River Facilities Map

Forestry Museum

4815 Marine Ave (in Willingdon Park)

PO Box 186,  V8A 4Z6

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Operated by the Powell River Forestry Museum Society, a non-profit society dedicated to the education, preservation and public awareness of the colourful forest history of the Powell River area.

Hours for Museum & Gift Shop:
11:30 - 4:30 Summer months (late June to September); off-season by appointment; School and bus tours are welcome.

Libraries

Powell River
4411 Michigan Avenue, V8A 2S3 (basement of Municipal Hall on Duncan)

604 485 4796   Fax: 604 485 5320

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Books, reference material, magazines, children's programs, authors’ visits, newspapers, large print books, talking books, French and multi-lingual titles, CDs, videos, DVDs, photocopier, Books-on-Wheels,  computer/internet access and word-processing station.

Texada

Old Age Pensioners Hall, 2622 Gillies Bay Road, Gillies Bay

John Wood,  Volunteer Coordinator,   604 486-7511

Branch of Powell River Municipal Library, operated by volunteers.

Hours: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30  Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00  Fridays 1:00 - 2:00

Vancouver Island University

3960 Selkirk Avenue, V8A 3C6

604 485 2878   Fax: 604 485 2868
Office & Facilities Manager: Sandy Elvy     604 485 8027

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Library membership open to the community; hours vary so call for schedule.

Powell River Museum & Historical Archives

4790 & 4798 Marine Avenue, opposite Willingdon Beach
P.O. Box 42, V8A 4Z5

Coordinator/Archivist: Teedie Gentile   604 485 2222
Fax: 604 485 2327

Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Sunday mid-June to end of August.
9:00 - 4:30 September to mid-June.  Closed for public holidays.

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Collection, preservation and research of historical records, photographs and documents of the Powell River area. Two floors of displays.  Archival material available.  Accepts gifts of local artefacts. Tours welcome all year round. See website for many historical photos and history information.

Meetings:  3rd Tuesday, 12:00 pm at the Museum.  

Texada Heritage Society Museum

Historical Society, Museum and Archives
Thacker House, Blubber Bay,
PO Box 53, Van Anda, V0N 3K0

Curator: Norm MacLean
604 486 7120 or 604 486 7109
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HOURS: 1 - 4 PM Thursday through Sunday  July & August
Other times by arrangement with curator