'''Lund''' is a village near the northern end of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. It's quiet, out of the way and has a beautiful setting with the snow-capped peaks of Vancouver Island across Georgia Street on one side and the green rise of the Coast Mountains on the other. Not surprisingly then, it's a great place to relax or if you're looking for some time in the great outdoors.
Get in
The main way in (and out) of town is Highway 101. From Powell River, it is about 20-30 minutes drive. From Vancouver, it will take about 5-6 hours, depending on the wait time at the ferries.
If you have a boat, moorage is available.
Get around
The townsite is small and can be covered by foot. A car or boat will be needed to get to some outlying attractions, restaurants, etc.
By water taxi
If you want to go to one of the islands or be dropped off somewhere around Desolation Sound for hiking, kayaking, etc., a water taxi is an easy option.
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See
'''Savary Island''' is an island near Lund. It is unique ecologically for the area as it's like a migrating sandbar with beaches along the shore and forests in the middle. The sandy beaches, plus the (relatively) warmer waters, have earned it the nickname of "Hawaii of the North". There are some hiking and snorkeling opportunities and it's a good place just to hang out on the beach and relax. There are some amenities (general store, accommodation) from mid-May to early-September, but if you travel there at other times, be sure to bring your own supplies. Lund Water Taxi provides transport to and from the island; return trip is $20/person.
Do
Hike
Boat cruises (tour or fishing)
Rent a kayak
Buy
Eat
Boardwalk Restaurant. bove the marina at Lund Harbour. 04-483-2201. ttp://www.theboardwalkrestaurant.ca. 2PM-10PM Tu-Su (July-Aug), reduced hours Apr-Jun and Sept, closed Oct-Mar. Lunch and dinner with an emphasis on fresh local seafood.
Laughing Oyster. 0052 Malaspina Road. bout ten minutes outside of town on Okeover Arm. 04-483-9775. ttp://www.laughingoyster.ca. ains $20-$35. Seafood and meat dishes overlooking the water.
Nancy's Bakery. 451 Lund Highway. n the hill overlooking the marina. 04-483-4180. nder $10. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods.
Drink
Lund Hotel Pub. nd of the highway. n the Lund Hotel. 04-414-0478. ttp://www.lundhotel.com. Good food and drinks with a patio that overlooks Lund Harbour and nearby islands.
Sleep
Desolation Sound Resort. 694 Dawson Road. urn onto Malaspina Road from the highway and follow the signs. -800-399-3592 (toll-free) or +1 604-483-3592. ttp://www.desolationresort.com. 150-$320 (July - mid-Sept), cheaper rates off-season. Cabins set amid the forest overlooking Okeover Arm.
Lund Hotel. nd of the highway, near the marina. -877-569-3999 (toll-free) or +1 604-414-0474. ttp://www.lundhotel.com. 130-$225 (June - Sept), $100-$185 off-season. Offers Standard, Deluxe and Superior rooms. Deluxe rooms come with harbour views and complimentary wireless Internet.
Sunlund By-the-Sea. 496 Murray Road. ollow the signs - turn-off Highway 101 just before Lund. 1 604-483-9220. nfo@sunlund.ca. ttp://www.sunlund.ca. ampsites $23; Cabins range from $35-$150. Campground and cabins with spots for motorhomes, trailers and tents. Facilities include washrooms, showers and laundromat and all sites have an electrical outlet and waste drain. Campground open May-Sept, cabins available year round (by reservation only outside of summer).
Contact
Get out
Lund is quite literally the end of the road. Your options for getting out are to retrace your path to Vancouver or go to Powell River and take the ferry to Comox on Vancouver Island.