Port Edward, British Columbia
- Port Edward, British Columbia
, Canada.It is situated on the Tsimpsean Peninsula, opposite Ridley Island, 15 km south of Prince Rupert.
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
* [http://www.district.portedward.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?bhcp=1 District of Port Edward]
* [http://portedward.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=38 North Pacific Cannery Village Museum]
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