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Portland Canal

geographical name

inlet of the Pacific Ocean about 80 miles (130 kilometers) long between British Columbia, Canada, and the southeastern tip of Alaska

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“Portland Canal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Portland%20Canal. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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