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ON THE ROAD WITH CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES (ORCA) BUS PROJECT
The On the Road with Children's Activities (ORCA) Bus project is a partnership between Powell River & District United Way and School District #47.  Designed as a collaborative community project to deliver programs throughout the qathet Regional District, the ORCA Bus is supported by many partner organizations, sponsors, donations and volunteers.
This mobile venue hosts a variety of FREE activities for families with children ages 0-6.


The ORCA bus has been on the road since February 2009. Today, the bus delivers  outreach programs for SD#47, The City of Powell River, Supported Child Development (inclusion Powell River), Tla,amin Health, and hosts a plethora of other activities at various community events in Powell River. The bus offers programmed stops from Saltery Bay to Lund and Texada Island.

The programs offered on the ORCA Bus are play-based and also offers the opportunity for parents to build connections, network and share thoughts and ideas on parenting.

For questions, scheduling, sponsorship, or volunteer opportunities please contact orcabus@gmail.com






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P.O. Box 370
Powell River, B.C. V8A 5C2
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Unit 27 - 7100 Alberni St.
​Powell River, BC V8A 3B6
(In Town Centre Mall, next to Subway)
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604-485-2132
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  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Annual Reports
    • Board & Staff
    • Our supporters
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Kids >
      • ORCA Bus
    • Poverty
    • Community
    • Danielle's Helping Hand
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give
    • Period Promise
    • 365 Small Business Circle
    • Workplace Toolkit
    • Youth 20/20 CAN
  • Get Help
    • BC211 - Find Local Services
    • Covid-19
    • Danielle's Helping Hand Fund
    • The Hygiene Cupboard
    • School and Community Meal Programs
  • News
    • Stories
    • Events
    • Volunteer Recognition
  • Donate
  • Annual Reports