qathet Visitor Centre

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Today we're sharing a photo of Henderson Elementary from when it opened in 1957, replacing the old Henderson school that was 45 years old. The new school cost $206,900.
qMAS Photo ID: ND014245

09/03/2026

Looking to spend some time on Texada Island? While you’re there, head up to the Mount Grant Loop Trail! This loop offers fantastic views of northern Texada, Stillwater, and Saltery Bay in the qathet Region, as well as parts of Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast.
On the day we went, it was cloudy over Sechelt, but we could still see all the beautiful bays and coves along the shoreline below. 🌊
The trail starts out as a beautiful, wide, mossy-green path lined with daisies before becoming narrower and rockier as you climb. Near the top, you’ll reach the Matterhorn Viewpoint, where you can take in the stunning views before continuing along the ridge. From there, the trail winds back and forth across the top of the mountain before leading you down the other side.
The trail gets quite steep as you near the top on the way up (we went clockwise), and there are a few short, steeper sections on the way down that require some minor scrambling.
The loop took us about an hour and a half at a leisurely pace and was approximately 5 km long and the viewpoint was about 2km in.
The trail was also very well marked, with both signs and trail tape, making it easy to follow along the way. 🥾🌲
Right before you reach the trail head there is a fork in the road. The trail head is up the left side of the fork, but there wasn’t a great pull out to park in, so we parked in the pull out on the right side of the fork and walked to the trail head from there.

09/02/2026

Weekend champions know that RCC is the place to be!

Yeah it's busy! But we are well equipped with the coolest crew of people in town, two order stations at our counter, online ordering for quick and easy scheduled pick ups!

Yeah it's busy, but skip the line and order online at Rivercitycoffee.ca

09/02/2026

Refreshed gallery display by Bente Hansen! Most definitely requires and closer look! Artique is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12:30 to 4 pm!

09/02/2026

Your sign to grab a drink and stay awhile. 🍋🍹

Don’t forget about our Happy Hour Specials Daily from 3-5pm

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The last long weekend of the summer is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to go camping!

08/28/2026

Looking for a fun and family-friendly adventure on Texada Island? Gnome Homes is a short, easy trail that’s perfect for exploring with little ones!
You’ll find Gnome Homes at the beginning of the Eagle Cove Loop Trail, where the forest is filled with colourful, creatively decorated little gnome homes tucked along the trail. At roughly 1 km long, this is a great option for families looking for a shorter walk that still offers plenty to discover along the way. ✨🍄
The trail is well signed and easy to follow, with parking available along the side of Blubber Bay Road, approximately 6 km from the Texada Island Ferry Terminal.
Keep your eyes open as you wander through the forest, you never know where the next little gnome home might be hiding! 🧙‍♀️🏡🌲