Eco Tourism: Powell River is your Destination to Recreational Boating and Hiking. Despite its popularity,Desolation Sound remains one of the prime cruising destination in B.C.not only because of the many sheltered anchorage's and warm summer waters, but also because it is wilderness cruising at its best.The Sunshine Coast Trail, a marvel among B.C. Trails, stretches over 180km from Sarah point in the North of the Malaspina Peninsula to Saltery Bay in the South near the Ferry Terminal.