Best of qathet Contest

Share your insider knowledge of why this place is so great for a chance to win a Pollen Sweater and other amazing prizes!

Fill out a form online at prliving.ca/bestof by May 31, 2023.

Civic Pride

Best neighbourhood in the City of Powell River

Best neighbourhood in qathet (but outside the City)

Best non-elected community leader

Best politician

Best disruptor

Best attempt at reconciliation

Best place to work

Best place to learn

Best place to blow off steam

Best kept secret

Best dressed person

Best dressed yard – garden or art

Best dressed storefront

Best dressed pet

Best reason your family & friends come to visit you here

Advice for Visitors

Best must-see attraction

Best festival or event

Best hotel or B&B

Best campground – for relaxation

Best campground – for a good time

Best local product to take camping

Best way to get around town

Best beach

Best hike (under an hour)

Best trail to cycle for beginners

Best trail for the fearless rider

Best thing to do with kids

Best souvenir – paid

Best souvenir – free

Best realtor

Best reason to move here

Best reason to stay away

Groceries & Home Products

Best grocery store for atmosphere

Best general price on groceries

Best grocery flyer / in-store sales

Best line-up experience

Best produce

Best butcher

Best bread (store and item)

Best dessert (store and item)

Best grocery store hot food to go

Best small grocery / specialty food store

Best convenience store

Best liquor store

Best farm gate

Best booth at the Farmers’ Markets for produce

Best local seafood seller

Best pet food source

Best locally-made soaps or body care products

Arts

Best new-ish book by a local author

Best visual artist

Best local band / musician

Best crafter or artisan

Best craft event

Best piece of public art

Best art gallery

Best live theatre from the 2022-2023 season

Best place to watch live music

Virtual Life

Best local Facebook page for a discussion

Best local Facebook page for outrageous debate

Best Facebooker – for entertainment

Best Facebooker – for politics

Best local Instagram account

Best thing you’ve found on Swap n’ Shop

Food & Restaurants

Best take-out / delivery

Best coffee / espresso bar

Best coffee scene

Best meal for under $10

Best pizza

Best fish & chips

Best salad

Best burger

Best steak

Best appetizer

Best cocktail

Best dessert

Best vegetarian or vegan

Best restaurant for a splurge

Best kid-friendly restaurant

Best restaurant for atmosphere

Best place to drink

Best place to recover from a hangover

Retail & Service

Best gas station

Best gardening store

Best clothing

Best thrift store

Best salon

Best financial institution

Best insurance

Best mechanic

Best sports and / or outdoors store

Best non-profit

Health & Wellness

Best mental health solution

Best health or wellness practitioner

Best massage clinic

Best pharmacy

Best medical marijuana

How to Enter:

Write in your answers – serious and humorous – for your chance to win groovy prizes including a Pollen Sweater.

Note: One entry per person. You must answer at least 15 categories. Last day to enter: May 31, 2023

Online: qathetliving.ca