Peace River

American

noun

a river in W Canada, flowing NE from the Rocky Mountains in E British Columbia through Alberta to the Slave River. 1,050 miles (1,690 km) long.

Peace River British

noun

a river in W Canada, rising in British Columbia as the Finlay River and flowing northeast into the Slave River. Length: 1715 km (1065 miles)

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“This is the future of our industry,” says Becker of Peace River Citrus Products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

At the Citrosuco plant in Polk County—which flew the Brazilian flag alongside the red, white, and blue—and at the Cutrale sites and even at Florida-based Peace River, it was basically Florida in name only.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

The Peace River sequence, which began in November 2022, was originally called a natural earthquake event by the Alberta Energy Regulator.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023

The pilot was declared dead after being evacuated to Peace River airport.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2023

Butler went through the Peace River Pass, and at its eastern entrance climbed a steep hill known as the Buffalo's Head to get his first wide view of the mountains.

From Among the Canadian Alps by Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone) Burpee

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