Powell River is located on the Sunshine Coast's main highway, Highway 101. BC Ferries sails several times a day between Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Gibsons, on the Lower Coast. From Gibson's a drive up to Earl's Cove at the northwesterly tip of the Lower Coast will connect you with the second car-carrying ferry, which will take you to Saltery Bay, a short drive to Powell River. BC Ferries also sails from to Powell River from Little River, on Vancouver Island. Flights from the Vancouver International Airport to the Powell River Municipal Airport are also available.