Prince Rupert

About Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert sits on Kaien Island on British Columbia's north coast, below the Alaska panhandle. The cruise terminal is near the town centre, and Cow Bay, a small waterfront district with colourful buildings and seafood restaurants, is within walking distance. The Museum of Northern British Columbia covers Tsimshian and Haida art and culture in a building styled as a longhouse. Excursions include the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary (accessible by boat), whale watching in the strait, and the North Pacific Cannery, a preserved salmon cannery in a fjord-side setting. The Butze Rapids trail, a short drive from town, has a viewpoint over reversing tidal rapids. Prince Rupert gets a lot of rain, so waterproof layers are essential. Fresh Dungeness crab and smoked salmon from the local shops are the foods to try. The Canadian dollar is the currency.

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