Come and relax at The Dome, where nature and adventure are all around you. Activities to satisfy every interest await, just outside the door...
A map of the area
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1. WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS are part of the fun at The Dome, and in surrounding areas. Hummingbirds, bald eagles, blue herons, cormorants, elephant seals, sea lions, ospreys, sea otters, loons, mink, deer, and owls - to name a few - will be your companions. Enjoy observing migrations from the Arctic to the southern hemisphere. You may even have the chance to see killer whale pods, dolphins or porpoises.
2. Dig your own clams and pick your own oysters, or do a little fishing - FRESH SEAFOOD from the local area. |
Visit the Copeland Islands Marine Park (locally known as the Ragged Islands). Drift past moss and lichen-covered rocky bluffs, just outside the Lund Harbour area. South of Powell River take the time to explore Jervis Inlet, and the stunningly beautiful Hotham Sound. Some local links:
- Powell River Sea Kayak offers instruction, sales, tours, rentals, and launch sites just five minutes from The Dome (Lund Harbour) or fifteen minutes away (Okeover Arm).
- Terra Centric Coastal Adventures
- Footprints Nature Explorations
- The Powell River Forest Canoe Route is a canoe portage through eight lakes.
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4. Do you like the water? There are a plethora of great spots for SWIMMING and SNORKELLING close by. Explore the kelp beds and starfish at low tide with your snorkel. Take a day trip to Savary Island - BC's "tropical isle," famous for its sandy white beaches. Soak in ocean waters warmed at high tide by the sun-baked sand. Savary Island is 15 minutes from Lund Harbour by water taxi, or one hour by kayak or canoe.
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| 7. The local area is host to many excellent HIKING and MOUNTAIN BIKING trails, and some are accessible right from The Dome. Wind your way through old growth forests, scattered with stunning seascapes and glimpses of snow-capped mountains. Discover exquisite coastal wildflowers that flourish in the long growing season of the coast (March through mid-summer). The Sunshine Coast Trail, easily accessed from The Dome, stretches 110 miles from Saltery Bay at the southern tip of the peninsula all the way to Sarah Point, which juts into Desolation Sound Marine Park. Handbooks and trail information are available at The Dome, the Powell River Visitor's Bureau, and the local Forestry Office. Footprints Nature Explorations also offer guided hikes. |
 Carving at The Dome |
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10. Ocean and freshwater SPORTFISHING and SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy world class salmon fishing, and excellent trout fishing in local lakes. Skippered boat charter companies offer trips on a variety of vessels, ranging from luxury yachts - power and sail - to small boats (30 ft and under). Or, rent your own 16-ft boat for the day.
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- Alpha Dive Services in Powell River
- The Laughing Oyster: A romantic restaurant perched above breathtaking Okeover Inlet. The dining room faces the wonderful snow-capped peaks of Desolation Sound. Truly gourmet!
- Nancy's Bakery is a favourite gathering spot, spring through fall. It is located in the heart of Lund Harbour. Try the Cappuccino/Espresso, breads, butter tarts, brownies and baguettes. Creative pizza too!
- The Historic Lund Hotel is more than 100 years old, and recently restored. There is a dining room and bistro, a post office and general store with a deli. Enjoy a beautiful view of the harbour while you relax on the deck of the pub.
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Or just relax and rest in the secluded privacy of The Dome...everything you need for a break from the rest of the world. Come, and enjoy!
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