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Major city · 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.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Mar (rain, many businesses closed)
Airport
YPW
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lund911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • BC health advice line (24 h)811
  • Powell River RCMP (non-emergency)+1 604-485-6255

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lund, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a bakery item (Nancy's Bakery)Under C$10 (≈ US$8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Water taxi to Savary Island, returnC$20 (≈ US$15) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Budget bedCampsite (SunLund RV Park), a night, per personC$23 (≈ US$17)
  • Mid-range bedCabin or resort room, a night, per roomC$175 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedCabin or resort room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mile zero of Highway 101Savary Island day tripsDesolation Sound kayakingOkeover Inlet shellfish
Airports
YPW Powell River Airport (Nearest scheduled flights, about 30 min south by road; small regional service only (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Nov (19 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lund: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

18 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

15 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

16 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

15 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

19 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

19 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting 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 & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Savary Island

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Water taxi or seasonal ferry from Lund harbour, about 15 min

Sandy beaches and warmer water; the general store and most lodging run mid-May to early September only, so bring supplies outside that window.

Desolation Sound

go

Door to door: Half day to full day

Kayak tour or water taxi from Lund

Book ahead in July and August; this is the reason most people come.

Powell River

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Highway 101 south by car, 22 km (14 mi)

Supplies, fuel, the nearest scheduled flights and the ferry to Comox on Vancouver Island.

Okeover Inlet

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Malaspina Road by car, about 10 min

Shellfish farms and the Laughing Oyster; a car makes this easy.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

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.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
High
C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Cabin or resort room1 × 2 nights × C$175C$350
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$150C$600
Water taxi to Savary Island, return2 × C$20 · checkC$40
Kayak rental, half day2 × C$60 · checkC$120
Dock parking, per day1 × C$7 · First 2 hours free; some free parking about 500 m up the hill.C$7
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$112
Trip total≈ C$307 per person per day, bed includedC$1,229≈ US$900

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; ferry fares and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a bakery item (Nancy's Bakery)Under C$10 (≈ US$8)
Restaurant main (Laughing Oyster)C$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
Campsite, per nightC$23 (≈ US$17) (check)
Water taxi to Savary Island, returnC$20 (≈ US$15) (check)
Dock parking, per dayC$7 (≈ US$6)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

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.
  • 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.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
BC health advice line (24 h)
811
Powell River RCMP (non-emergency)
+1 604-485-6255

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • BC health advice line811
  • Powell River RCMP (non-emergency)+1 604-485-6255

Embassy

No embassies in Lund. The nearest US consulate-general is in Vancouver; other countries: Vancouver or Ottawa.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Water taxi Lund → Savary Island: about C$20 (≈ US$15) return, about 15 min (check)
  • Dock parking in Lund: C$7 (≈ US$6) per day; first 2 hours free
  • Lund → Powell River by road: 22 km (14 mi), about 25 min

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  • 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

Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lund. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (rain, many businesses closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Ferry and water-taxi timetables field-checked for the Savary Island crossing and the Powell River–Comox route.
  2. Place pages for Savary Island, Desolation Sound and Okeover Inlet with booking cutoffs.
  3. Eat pages with seasonal opening windows for the Boardwalk Restaurant, Laughing Oyster and Nancy's Bakery.
  4. A drive-time fixture for Vancouver–Lund including both Sunshine Coast ferry waits.

Sources