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Powell River
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Powell River is a charming small city on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, renowned for its stunning coastline, historic architecture, and lively arts community. Outdoor enthusiasts flock here for hiking, kayaking, and lakeside activities, while the town's heritage sites and friendly atmosphere make it a relaxed getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
13,157
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.83°, -124.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,430
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1682 mm
Internet Speed
466 Mbps
Upload
336 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
YPW
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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