Comunidad histórica de Powell River

Río Powell

Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma. 
(September 2019)

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Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma. 
(September 2019)

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Island View Lodge

Island View Lodge

2 out of 5
6255 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
Del 1 mar al 2 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 109.755
AR$ 109.755
AR$ 126.219 en total
1 mar. - 2 mar.
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Hospédate en este motel en Río Powell. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y la recepción disponible las 24 horas. Nuestros huéspedes ...
7,8/10 Good! (665 opiniones)
When we arrived, we were given a key that did not work so we had to go back to the front desk to get a new key. The suite had a lamp on the bedside table that could not be plugged in, and the TV and refrigerator were also unplugged. The remote was missing, so we had to make a second trip to the front ...

Enviada el 23 feb. 2026

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The Old Courthouse Inn

The Old Courthouse Inn

2.5 out of 5
6243 Walnut Street Powell River BC
Hospédate en este hotel en Río Powell. Aprovecha el desayuno incluido, el acceso a wifi gratis y el estacionamiento gratis. Nuestros huéspedes destacan el desayuno ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (624 opiniones)
Mean dog greeted us at checkin. The restaurant was closed due to renovation. The breakfast offered in lieu was completely inadequate. We chose this property because of the great breakfast reviews. Will not stay here again.

Enviada el 20 feb. 2026

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Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4429 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
Del 8 mar al 9 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 107.842
AR$ 107.842
AR$ 124.024 en total
8 mar. - 9 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel en Río Powell. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y el servicio de limpieza diario. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel
Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

3 out of 5
4555 Marine Ave Powell River BC
Del 26 feb al 27 feb, el precio por noche es de AR$ 180.240
AR$ 180.240
AR$ 207.276 en total
26 feb. - 27 feb.
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Hospédate en este hotel con spa en Río Powell. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y el spa de servicio completo. Estarás muy cerca ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (436 opiniones)
Clean room, comfortable beds, spacious bathroom, good location.

Enviada el 23 feb. 2026

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The Lund Resort at Klah ah men

The Lund Resort at Klah ah men

3 out of 5
1436 Hwy 101 Lund BC
Del 27 feb al 28 feb, el precio por noche es de AR$ 135.935
AR$ 135.935
AR$ 156.326 en total
27 feb. - 28 feb.
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Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Lund. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y la marina/club náutico. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
8/10 Very Good! (242 opiniones)
We were arriving a little bit later, check-in was 3:30pm, receptionist called asking where we were at around 4:45pm, she seemed dis-pleased that we weren’t there on time for check-in. She gave us a lock box code to get in. The room door barely closed, chain lock was hardly hanging on and the floors ...

Enviada el 2 feb. 2026

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Powell River Town Centre Hotel

Powell River Town Centre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4660 Joyce Ave Powell River BC
Del 4 mar al 5 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 180.341
AR$ 180.341
AR$ 207.397 en total
4 mar. - 5 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel en Río Powell. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y 2 restaurantes. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención ...
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