Port Mellon
Place in British Columbia, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Mellon is a settlement in British Columbia, Canada, located within the territory of the Squamish Nation, and part of West Howe Sound, Electoral Area F within the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). Port Mellon is the home to the region's largest employer, the Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Mill.[1]
Port Mellon | |
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  Location of Port Mellon within British Columbia, Canada | |
| Coordinates: 49.520°N 123.490°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Dimensions | |
| • Width | 200 mi (300 km) |
While Port Mellon does not have a commercial district, amenities are available a short drive away in Gibsons, British Columbia. Metro Vancouver is accessible via the nearby Langdale Ferry Terminal.
Nearby Tetrahedron Provincial Park is a popular location for hiking and camping.
The settlement was named for Captain Henry Augustus Mellon who came to Vancouver in 1886.[2]: 212
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