Powell River (British Columbia)

This article is about the river. For the city, see Powell River, British Columbia.
Powell River
Aerial photograph of Powell River
Mouth of Powell River
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
DistrictNew Westminster Land District
Physical characteristics
MouthPowell River
 • location
Strait of Georgia
 • coordinates
49°52′32″N 124°33′35″W / 49.87556°N 124.55972°W / 49.87556; -124.55972
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)

The Powell River is a river in the northern Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, that flows a short distance through the eponymous city of Powell River, British Columbia to enter the Salish Sea. It is one of the shortest rivers in the world, measuring 500 metres (1,600 ft) in length.

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