Powell River (British Columbia)
| Powell River | |
|---|---|
Aerial photograph of Powell River | |
Mouth of Powell River | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Powell River |
• location | Strait of Georgia |
• coordinates | 49°52′32″N 124°33′35″W / 49.87556°N 124.55972°W[1] |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft)[2] |
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.[1] It is one of the shortest rivers in the world, measuring 500 metres (1,600 ft) in length.[3]
Name origin
The origin of the river's name is unknown. Nearby Powell Lake was once believed to be named for Dr. Israel Wood Powell, however, research revealed it was not named after him.[4] In 2021 the city of Powell River entered into negotiations with the Tla'amin Nation regarding a potential name change.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Powell River (river)". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Elevation derived from ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model, using GeoLocator, BCGNIS coordinates, and topographic maps.
- ^ "Did you know? Five river facts to get you into the flow of Canadian Rivers Day". World Wildlife Foundation. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Tremblay, Robin (2024). "The Name Matters The Truth Matters The Origins of the Naming of Powell River BC Canada". Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "čɛčɛhaθɛč taθ qʷal (Welcome) - Community Conversation: Possible Name Change". City of Powell River. Retrieved 29 June 2025.