Townsite Heritage Society

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Henderson house, friendly and informative staff who allowed myself and my granddaughter to wander and enjoy.

Historic Townsite, old town of Powell River is most amazing example of small Canadian community making an effort to preserve our history. It's not only a building or two, but rather once a village and now a neighborhood that started as the core of Powell River over 100 years ago. It's amphitheatric landscape allows us amazing views of Georgia Straight dressed with neighbouring islands almost anywhere in Townsite and Powell River for that matter. Once called the Pearl of the Sunshine Coast, one can not but wonder surrounded by the history of the district and mesmerized by the views how it all started. It's never the less a proud moment for an adopted child of the community to that stand tall and recognize how Powell RIver had evolved and was able to preserve its heritage.

It was very interesting to hear the history given to my wife Sylvia (and me) on the impromptu walking tour of the original town site. It was very interesting and enlightening.

Bit of a hidden gem. Lots of interesting history. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff.

Thank you very much to everyone who was and is involved with keeping this building maintained and accessible for all to enjoy!

Sehr schöne alte Häuser.

I just like this area, quiet and laid back place to visit.

Breakfast until 1pm on weekends. 11am daily.

We liked it here