Powell River
The Powell River is a short river in British Columbia flowing from Powell Lake to the Salish Sea.
Also known as: Powell River BC
How big is it?
500 m long
Also 1,640 ft
Approximate main-channel length · approximate
Typical recorded range: 450 m to 550 m.
A little perspective
About the same scale as Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Sydney Harbour Bridge: Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge in Sydney, Australia, connecting the city centre with the North Shore.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Powell River
The short Powell River in British Columbia is approximately 500 m from Powell Lake to the Salish Sea. Channel and endpoint conventions affect the result.
Natural Resources Canada — Powell River
The marked approximate main-channel length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The selected measurement is the approximately 503 m main steel arch span, not total approach length.
Transport for NSW — Sydney Harbour Bridge
The marked main arch span is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 500 m
For comparison, this page uses approximate main-channel length. This is labelled approximate; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary. The recorded range is 450 m to 550 m.
The short Powell River in British Columbia is approximately 500 m from Powell Lake to the Salish Sea. Channel and endpoint conventions affect the result.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Powell River dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 450 m to 550 m | approximate |
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- Natural Resources Canada — Powell RiverNamed British Columbia river and endpoint context; channel length is approximate.
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