True Canadian stories of boating, kayaking and hiking adventures in British Columbia
Powell River Books

Coastal British Columbia Stories

Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound -- Canada at its Best
Boating, hiking, and exploring the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia




Self-published books like Up the Lake face unique distribution challenges in bookstore chains, but Coles Bookstore in Powell River BC is determined to assist Powell River authors in getting their books into the hands of the public. This fun-to-browse store in the Town Centre Mall features a variety of regional publications, a tribute to the store manager's goal of providing the books that the public wants.