Historic Powell River Townsite

Powell River

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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Tophotels in Historic Powell River Townsite

Island View Lodge

Island View Lodge

2 out of 5
6255 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
De prijs is € 70 per nacht van 1 feb tot 2 feb
€ 70
1 feb - 2 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit motel in Powell River. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een 24-uurs receptie. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te ...
7,6/10 Good! (658 beoordelingen)
Every was great. Good communication

Beoordeeld op 22 dec 2025

Island View Lodge
The Old Courthouse Inn

The Old Courthouse Inn

2.5 out of 5
6243 Walnut Street Powell River BC
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Powell River. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te spreken ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (620 beoordelingen)
Gezellig hotel met vriendelijke eigenaren
We werden vriendelijk ontvangen door de eigenaar. Eerder hadden we al bagage achter gelaten, omdat we 3 dagen gingen wandelen langs de Sunshine Coast Trail. Dit was geen enkel probleem. De Inn is heel gezellig ingericht met veel antiek/curiosa. Het ontbijt was prima!

Beoordeeld op 28 jul 2019

The Old Courthouse Inn
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4429 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
De prijs is € 75 per nacht van 15 feb tot 16 feb
€ 75
15 feb - 16 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Powell River. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en dagelijkse schoonmaakservice. De populaire attracties Creative Rift ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (311 beoordelingen)
Staff was extra nice. Rooms are fresh and new. Quiet. Loved the big screen tv

Beoordeeld op 20 jan 2026

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel
Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

3 out of 5
4555 Marine Ave Powell River BC
De prijs is € 126 per nacht van 30 jan tot 31 jan
€ 126
30 jan - 31 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel met een spa in Powell River. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een volledig uitgeruste spa. De populaire attracties Creative ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (427 beoordelingen)
Very good location and really nice staff and super clean rooms!

Beoordeeld op 21 jan 2026

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites
Powell River Town Centre Hotel

Powell River Town Centre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4660 Joyce Ave Powell River BC
De prijs is € 126 per nacht van 30 jan tot 31 jan
€ 126
30 jan - 31 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Powell River. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en 2 restaurants. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg te spreken ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (713 beoordelingen)
Value for money, with a professional staff en comfortable rooms

Beoordeeld op 24 jun 2018

Powell River Town Centre Hotel
Bayside Cottage - Paradise by the Sea

Bayside Cottage - Paradise by the Sea

Lund BC
Verblijf bij deze cottage in Lund. Geniet van gratis wifi, een sauna en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Lund Lake en Dinner Rock Recreation Site bevinden ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (13 beoordelingen)
As described! Clean and new, everything you will need. Back deck with hot tub/sauna, private and very quite backing onto a forested area. Comfortable furniture to enjoy the fire pit and star gazing. You won't be disappointed. We will come back again!

Beoordeeld op 26 sep 2025

Bayside Cottage - Paradise by the Sea
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.



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