Port Edward, British Columbia: Difference between revisions
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==Directions== |
==Directions== |
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West of Port Edward is [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia]] (12). East of Port Edward is [[Terrace, British Columbia]] (132), [[Kitimat, British Columbia]] (190), and [[Prince George, British Columbia]] (705). |
West of Port Edward is [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia]] (12). East of Port Edward is [[Terrace, British Columbia]] (132), [[Kitimat, British Columbia]] (190), and [[Prince George, British Columbia]] (705). |
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==Highway 599== |
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Until [[2010]] there had never been a highway running through Port Edward. However, that has changed, since [[Google Maps]] has started showing it on [[Street View]]. It was designated in 2010 and ends at the junction of [[Highway 16]]. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Revision as of 05:23, 19 November 2010
The District of Port Edward is a town of approximately 577, located on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada.
It is situated on the Tsimpsean Peninsula, opposite Ridley Island, 15 km (9 mi) south of Prince Rupert.
Directions
West of Port Edward is Prince Rupert, British Columbia (12). East of Port Edward is Terrace, British Columbia (132), Kitimat, British Columbia (190), and Prince George, British Columbia (705).
Highway 599
Until 2010 there had never been a highway running through Port Edward. However, that has changed, since Google Maps has started showing it on Street View. It was designated in 2010 and ends at the junction of Highway 16.
Economy
At one time sustained by the numerous canneries in the area, many Port Edward residents now work in the forestry and fishing industries, some of whom commute to Prince Rupert. Tourism is also a mainstay of the economy. There is a cannery village museum at Port Edward.
External links
54°14′N 130°17′W / 54.233°N 130.283°W
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