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  Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
Bracketed by Georgia Strait and the magnificent coastal mountain range, the regional district of Powell River stretches along the lengthy shoreline from Saltery Bay in the south to Lund in the north.
Powell River's road grid is such that it takes a turn or two to reach most of the recreation destinations tucked in the slopes of the Coast Mountains that rise gently from the shoreline.
Powell River is deservedly known as one of the premier winter diving locales on the west coast of North America.
www.powellriverbc.com   (2800 words)

  
  Powell River, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the seat of the Powell River Regional District.
BC Ferries serves Powell River from Comox on Vancouver Island to the west, and from the Sunshine Coast to the south east, via a route from Earl's Cove near Skookumchuck Narrows.
The population of the Powell River Regional District is (2001 Census) 19,765.
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 Coast Realty Group: Powell River real estate, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Powell River was given its name in 1881 by Dr. Israel Wood Powell when he named it the second shortest river in the world.
Powell River is located on the Upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia's mainland approximately 145 kilometers (80 miles) from Vancouver, immediately across from Courtenay of Vancouver Island.
Powell River has an annual moderate rainfall of between 101 and 135 centimeters (45-53 inches) with an average of 1,400 to 1,900 hours of sunshine and temperatures of 10 celsius (50 Degrees Fahrenheit).
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 Powell River British Columbia, Canada: On Canada's West Coast~ By Carl McIntosh
Powell River is a seaside community located 80 miles North of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Canada’s West Coast.
Powell River also has a large new hospital which has many of the same services that are usually found in cities.
The Powell River community is comprised of an eclectic blend of traditional “hippies” proud to be called so, fishermen, forestry workers, artisans, musicians, academic types and a variety of other professional people actively employed and retired.
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 Powell River Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Regional District of Powell River in British Columbia includes the District Municipality of Powell River and a number of unincorporated areas.
It is bounded by the mainland portion of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona to the north, and to the east by the Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts.
On the mainland, this includes the area southeast of Powell River to the ferry terminal at Saltery Bay and northwest of Powell River to Desolation Sound and the terminus of Highway 101 in Lund.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Powell_River_Regional_District,_British_Columbia   (302 words)

  
 British Columbia Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in British Columbia
British Columbia Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's 'outdoor playground' - offering year-round outdoor adventure such as river rafting on the mighty Fraser, world class skiing at Whistler Resort, kayaking around the Gulf Islands, Whale Watching in Victoria, dude ranch vacations in the Cariboo to wine tours around Kelowna in the Thompson Okanagan.
For an urban escape be sure to visit the popular cosmopolitan cities of Vancouver and Victoria with their world class restaurants, accommodations, cultural and sightseeing opportunities.
travel.bc.ca   (169 words)

  
 Powell River - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
Powell River's rich First Nation's heritage and the creativity of its residents are clearly visible in the many local shops.
The Powell River Forestry Museum showcases the equipment and history of the town's early logging era with artifacts displayed along the Willingdon Beach Trail.
Powell River Historic Townsite - One of the few places in Canada designated a National Historic District, this town-site is a remarkably preserved example of a single-industry, company-built town from the early 20th century.
www.travel-british-columbia.com /vancouver_coast_and_mountains/powell_river.aspx   (1774 words)

  
 Powell River British Columbia real estate, Sunshine Coast real estate, Warren Behan, Powell River.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
British Columbia continues to attract Canadians and foreigners alike: 22 000 persons settled in the province in 1998, and its population now exceeds 4 million - 13 percent of Canada's total.
The majority of B.C.'s inhabitants are of British origin, but the population includes immigrants and descendants of immigrants of all nationalities.
British Columbia has the most balanced export market of all Canada's provinces, with the United States, Japan, the European Union and the Pacific Rim countries as its clientele.
www.rclarkhomes.com /British_Columbia/page_677419.html   (353 words)

  
 Powell River Books - Coastal British Columbia Stories - Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound
Powell River Books is licensed in the County of Los Angeles, California, and conducts business as Powell River Books Ltd in British Columbia, Canada.
Powell River Books is dedicated to regional non-fiction accounts of Canadian life in the geographic area of Powell River, British Columbia.
Powell River Books is not currently seeking additional manuscripts and is not able to review submitted manuscripts.
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 Powell River, British Columbia
Powell River, British Columbia, is world-renowned as the "hot spot" for scuba diving.
It is served by BC Ferries from Powell River to Comox and Texada Island.
Accommodations: There are a number of hotels and motels in the Powell River area plus resorts, RV parks, private and provincial campsites.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/powellriver.htm   (475 words)

  
 The Powell River Peak - News - Top Stories
Powell River's paper mill will look much different in the future as the company plans for a leaner operation.
Powell River city representatives are exploring the possibility of constructing a new civic building to house various levels of government agencies.
Powell River residents delivered three main messages to the board of directors of the Powell River Community Forest Corporation: involve the public, protect the watershed and be transparent.
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 Powell River, British Columbia places to stay - the best places to stay in Powell River
Powell River, British Columbia is a small city on the south mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada, located on the shores of the Strait of Georgia.
It is the seat of the Powell River Regional District.
If you operate a Powell River property, and your property is not in our lodging / dining database, it only takes a few minutes to add a complimentary basic listing.
www.staycanada.ca /British_Columbia/Powell_River   (617 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Powell River, British Columbia Introduction : Overview
Townsite, the original “Powell River,” is occupied by an ugly waterfront pulp mill and a number of boarded-up buildings.
Powell River was named in 1885 after Dr. Israel Powell, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for B.C., who led the movement that brought B.C. into confederation with Canada in 1871.
Today Powell River holds one of the world’s largest pulp and paper mill complexes and is a thriving center for the region’s abundant outdoor-recreation opportunities, including salmon fishing (good year-round), trout fishing, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking.
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 Powell River, British Columbia Canada
Travelers to British Columbia who visit the shores of Powell River and the Malaspina Strait have plenty to rave about upon returning home.
Powell River is 135 kilometers northwest of Vancouver city.
Take a tour to visit Powell River’s Historic Town site, which is being lovingly restored as a designated National Historic District of nearly 400 Westcoast Craftman style homes and commercial buildings that date by to the early twentieth century.
www.gobc.ca /powell-river-travel/travelinfo.php   (320 words)

  
 Powell River: A community fights back - Green Living Online
When Aldworth moved to Powell River two years ago from Victoria, she was intent on enjoying a relaxing retirement after a hectic life as a lawyer.
Aldworth, a member of the Powell River Legacy, is one of many residents fighting the Catalyst Paper mill as it seeks to re-open and expand a sealed off industrial waste dump.
The capping was done to prevent water from moving toxins and materials from the unlined dump into nearby Powell Lake-though ironically, some people indicate that it was closed due to ground water contamination.
www.greenlivingonline.com /Business/powell-river-a-community-fights-back   (884 words)

  
 Freshwater Website: Water Quality (Source water protection case studies - Powell River, British Columbia)
The Regional District comprises the Corporation of the District of Powell River (Municipality of Powell River), and Electoral Areas A, B, C, D and E. The municipality is made up of four distinct neighbourhoods: Westview, Townsite, Cranberry Lake, and Wildwood.
The Powell River Regional District is governed by a seven-person Board of Directors, two of whom are appointed representatives of the Municipal Council.
This team is composed of representatives from the Powell River Regional District; Corporation of the District of Powell River; B.C. Ministry of Forests; and B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.
www.ec.gc.ca /water/en/manage/qual/case/e_powell.htm   (6770 words)

  
 Powell River, British Columbia. Hotels & Motels. Book accommodations and reservations
The Upper Sunshine Coast, where Powell River is located, is a blend of majestic coastal range, numerous forested islands, and seascapes and history.
Powell River is world-renowned as the "hot spot" for scuba diving.
It is served by BC Ferries from Powell River to Comox and Texada Island.
www.bctravelbuys.com /hotels/ca-bc-powell-river.html   (335 words)

  
 Powell River, British Columbia. The Community of Powell River, BC, Canada
Powell River, British Columbia, is world-renowned as the "hot spot" for scuba diving.
Access: Powell River, British Columbia, is 31 km (19 mi.) north of Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal on Highway 101.
Accommodations: There are a number of hotels, motels and BandB's in the Powell River area plus resorts, RV parks, private and provincial campsites.
www.fishbc.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/powellriver.htm   (456 words)

  
 Find out where Camber College is located   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Powell River is located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia 135 km (88 miles) north of Vancouver.
Follow the signs for the ferry to Powell River, and drive to Earls Cove (about 1 hour and 15 minutes).
Travel via BC Ferries from Comox to Powell River; sailing time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
www.cambercollege.com /location.htm   (259 words)

  
 Directions - Map of Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, Desolation Sound Boat Tours.
Directions - Map of Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, Desolation Sound Boat Tours.
However you choose to arrive in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada you will enjoy the magnificent views of our rugged coastline.
Powell River, BC is located about 4.5 hours by road/ferry from Vancouver.
www.desolation.ca /getting_here.html   (100 words)

  
 Medical and Nursing jobs in Powell River, British Columbia - MedHunters
Powell River, located 166 kilometers (103 miles) north of Vancouver on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, is the site of some of the best scuba diving in the world.
Explore the underwater kelp forests, swim with red snapper and yellow-eye rockfish, and discover schools of perch, sea bass, gobies, and herring.
Come to us for a great job and great benefits in a region that has one of the best qualities of life in the world.
www.medhunters.com /jobs/powell-river-british-columbia-canada.html   (224 words)

  
 Powell River British Columbia Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Our Free Classifieds for the State of British Columbia offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Powell River, British Columbia history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards British Columbia daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
www.hometowncanada.com /bc/Powell_River.html   (595 words)

  
 Powell River Living Magazine
Powell River Living is the premier source of leisure and lifestyle information about life in the beautiful coastal community of Powell River, British Columbia.
Powell River Living provides interesting and entertaining features about the community’s history, profiles, stories about how folks spend their leisure time, their lifestyle choices, outdoor opportunities and what’s happening in the Powell River region (from Saltery Bay to Lund including Texada and Savary Islands.)
Powell River Living is a free-distribution monthly magazine that combines the best features from community newspapers with the marketing advantages of magazines.
www.prliving.ca   (110 words)

  
 Libweb - Directory of Libraries in British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Forests Victoria, British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Health Library Victoria, British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, British Columbia
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 BCSPCA-Powell River & District Branch
The Powell River and District Branch of the BC SPCA:
The Powell River and District Branch of the BC SPCA is a non-profit organization staffed entirely with volunteers.
We do not have a shelter location and all of the animals available for adoption are housed at foster homes.
www.spca.bc.ca /powellriver   (213 words)

  
 Powell River, British Columbia home for sale by owner. Powell River, British Columbia FSBO house for sale.
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