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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
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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