Guide de voyage: Site historique de Powell River 2026

Site historique de Powell River : idées de séjour, infos pratiques et culturelles

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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Site historique de Powell River : les hĂŽtels populaires

Island View Lodge

Island View Lodge

2 out of 5
6255 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
Le prix est de 79 € par nuit du 12 mars au 13 mars.
79 €
12 mars - 13 mars
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans ce motel à Powell River. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et une réception ouverte 24 h/24. D'aprÚs les avis reçus, ...
7,8/10 Good! (666 avis)
This place was a nightmare from the moment I arrived. The parking lot reeked and had dog poop scattered around. My room stank of dog urine so badly it was hard to breathe. I had an emergency and had to leave after the first night, but there was no one,not even at the front desk, willing or able to ...

Avis laissé le 13 août 2025

Island View Lodge
The Old Courthouse Inn

The Old Courthouse Inn

2.5 out of 5
6243 Walnut Street Powell River BC
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel à Powell River. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner gratuit, le Wi-Fi gratuit et un parking gratuit. D'aprÚs les avis reçus, nos ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (625 avis)
Un hÎtel peu à notre goût pour une étape d'une nui
La premiĂšre chose Ă  dire concernant le Old Courthouse Inn est qu'il se trouve directement placĂ© derriĂšre une usine Ă  papier. Si cela ne nous a pas gĂȘnĂ© pour dormir, c'est vraiment dommage car l'usine cache la vue de la jolie baie de Powell River. Ensuite, c'est un hĂŽtel dit "boutique", en hommage ...

Avis laissé le 6 oct. 2019

The Old Courthouse Inn
Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4429 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
Le prix est de 70 € par nuit du 19 mars au 20 mars.
70 €
19 mars - 20 mars
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel à Powell River. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et un service de ménage quotidien. Des attractions populaires, ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (357 avis)
On voit la mer et la marina de notre chambre Tout est vraiment trùs propre et moderne dans l’hîtel Le personnel trùs gentil et trùs professionnel. Emplacement superbe,prùs de tout.

Avis laissé le 11 mars 2026

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel
Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites

3 out of 5
4555 Marine Ave Powell River BC
Le prix est de 130 € par nuit du 13 mars au 14 mars.
130 €
13 mars - 14 mars
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel avec spa à Powell River. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et un spa proposant des soins complets. Des attractions ...
Beyond Bliss Hotel Suites
The Lund Resort at Klah ah men

The Lund Resort at Klah ah men

3 out of 5
1436 Hwy 101 Lund BC
Le prix est de 94 € par nuit du 13 mars au 14 mars.
94 €
13 mars - 14 mars
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Lund. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et une marina. Des attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (243 avis)
We arrived late and check in was easy! The heat was turned on in our room and the room was clean and well supplied!

Avis laissé le 2 mars 2026

The Lund Resort at Klah ah men
Westview Centre Motel Ltd.

Westview Centre Motel Ltd.

2 out of 5
4534 Marine Ave Powell River BC
Le prix est de 101 € par nuit du 12 mars au 13 mars.
101 €
12 mars - 13 mars
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans ce motel trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Powell River. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et un service ...
8/10 Very Good! (332 avis)
TrĂšs propre, Ă  distance de marche de tout.

Avis laissé le 3 août 2025

Westview Centre Motel Ltd.
Prix le plus bas trouvĂ© au cours des 24 derniĂšres heures sur la base d’un sĂ©jour d’une nuit pour 2 adultes. Les prix et la disponibilitĂ© sont susceptibles de changer. D’autres conditions peuvent s’appliquer.

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