higgin's inn

Higgin's Inn on the Sunshine Coast of Beautiful British Columbia is poised on the edge of great recreation and discovery adventures. From Desolation Sound and points further north to the diverse wonders of the Coast mountains with permanent ice at only 5000 feet. Higgin's Inn is only minutes away from crystal clear lake swimming and canoeing or an amazing beach where summer storms bring warm currents and awesome waves. Powell River has kayaks, bicycles, houseboats, horses and scuba equipment for rent plus good charter cruises for fishing or exploring coastal waterways. Powell River also offers a splendid variety of restaurants from authentic Thai, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, Greek, Chinese and of course our own native seafoods, because Powell River has a wonderfully diverse population. For the historian in you Powell River is an amazing collection native traditions and entrepreurial daring Music and Art are a big part of our culture here with festivals and celebrations all year long. Of special note is Kathaumieux an international choral festival that brings, every two years, choirs from around the world to compete and perform through 5 days of musical excellence. Kathaumieux is a must see. The Powell River Academy of Music also sponsors the Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific every summer for two weeks . This event is an extravaganza of orchestral delight as students and teachers gather here, again from around the world, to study and perform together often for the first time. We have four major grocery stores and all the unique shops and boutiques that go along with a very art conscious citizenry. Higgin's Inn is ready to help make your stay in Powell River as delightful an experience as possible. Each suite is a former apartment, fully renovated and self contained with large rooms, living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and dining room. Fully furnished and equipped with everything you need for a private retreat, even the wine glasses. Special winter rates apply from mid September till the end of May for writers, snow-birds, and teachers on sabbatical. Get away from the snow. Come to the mildest climate in Canada. Comparable to Victoria for temperatures and rainfall we are the Pearl at the top of the Sunshine Coast. So whether your dreams are in the theater, the mountains, on the beach, or on a fishing charter, don't just dream them away, let us help make them happen.