Powell River (British Columbia)
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| 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]
