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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Lund
Come for 1–2 nights as the end of the Sunshine Coast road: kayak or water-taxi to Savary Island and Desolation Sound, then leave.
Lund is a harbour village of about 240 people at the northern end of Highway 101 on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, 22 km north of Powell River. It is the road's mile zero and the launch point for Savary Island, Okeover Inlet and Desolation Sound. There is almost nothing to see in the village itself: you come for water, kayaks and quiet, and you need a car or a boat for most of it.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rain, many businesses closed)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$140–220 excl. bed · High C$220+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · BC health advice line 811 · Powell River RCMP (non-emergency) +1 604-485-6255
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee and a bakery item (Nancy's Bakery) | Under C$10 |
| Restaurant main (Laughing Oyster) | C$20–35 |
| Campsite, per night | C$23 (check) |
| Water taxi to Savary Island, return | C$20 (check) |
| Dock parking, per day | C$7 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YPW · Powell River Airport
- Nearest scheduled flights, about 30 min south by road; small regional service only (check)
Typical fares
- Water taxi Lund → Savary Island
- about C$20 return, about 15 min (check)
- Dock parking in Lund
- C$7 per day; first 2 hours free
- Lund → Powell River by road
- 22 km, about 25 min14 mi, about 25 min
Get around
The townsite is walkable in minutes. A car or boat is needed for Okeover Arm, the trailheads and anything outside the harbour. BC Transit runs a Powell River–Lund route only a few days a week, so do not build a trip on it without checking the current timetable.
See and do
Known for
- Mile zero of Highway 101
- Savary Island day trips
- Desolation Sound kayaking
- Okeover Inlet shellfish
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Savary Island | Water taxi or seasonal ferry from Lund harbour, about 15 min | About 30 min |
| Desolation Sound | Kayak tour or water taxi from Lund | Half day to full day |
| Powell River | Highway 101 south by car, 22 kmHighway 101 south by car, 14 mi | About 25 min |
| Okeover Inlet | Malaspina Road by car, about 10 min | About 15 min |
Sleep
- Lund Harbour / end of Highway 101
- Lund Resort and the pub sit at the marina; walk to the dock, bakery and Boardwalk Restaurant.
- Okeover Arm / Malaspina Road
- Cabins and the Laughing Oyster about 10 min out; you need a car.
- SunLund / Murray Road
- RV sites and cabins just before the village; campground open May–Sep.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you |
| Where is the dock? | Where is the dock? |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| I have a reservation | I have a reservation |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Most restaurants and the resort run reduced hours or close from October to spring: check before you drive up.
- Public transit does not stop at the Savary Island ferry terminal in Lund.
- Water taxis to Savary Island need advance booking outside July–August.
- Cell coverage and fuel are limited north of Powell River; fill up and download maps before you leave.
Very safe. The real risks are cold water, fast-changing coastal weather and remote roads: wear a life jacket on the water, tell someone your plan, and carry fuel and water before leaving Powell River.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lund yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mile zero of Highway 101
- Savary Island day trips
- Desolation Sound kayaking
- Okeover Inlet shellfish
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sunshine Coast Tourism: www.sunshinecoastcanada.com/
- BC Ferries: www.bcferries.com/
- BC Transit — Powell River Regional Transit System: www.bctransit.com/powell-river/home
- Wikivoyage: Lund (British Columbia), revision 5105631 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5105631
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Lund
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- BC health advice line811
- Powell River RCMP (non-emergency)+1 604-485-6255
No embassies in Lund. The nearest US consulate-general is in Vancouver; other countries: Vancouver or Ottawa.
Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/lund-british-columbia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.