The busiest month for tourism in prince rupert, bc, canada is june, followed by july and may. This port city is the land, air, and water transportation hub of british columbias north coast, and has a population of 12,220 people as of 2016. Tourism prince rupert 6 1st ave w prince rupert bc v8j 4k8. The bc wildfire service offers a variety of resources, including an interactive map of all active wildfires across the province. Released prisoner tests positive for covid19, exposes tletinqox first nations community to virus. Tourism prince rupert resources destination bc resources. The prince rupert visitor study was a partnership of tourism british columbia and tourism prince rupert. The prince rupert newcomers guide hecate strait employment.
The city of prince rupert has staff and services available to help facilitate business and development in our community. Its location is on kaien island near the alaskan panhandle. Prince rupert was the former halibut capital of the world, well known for its abundance of fishespecially halibut, salmon and crab. As the saying goes, after the storm comes the calm or, in this case, the rainbow. Discover british columbias wild and beautiful northwest coast where nature, history and vibrant personalities collide. Please stay home and follow the advice of health authorities to. Whale watching adventure tours ecotours on the beautiful pacific west coast of prince rupert, british columbia, canada image header, whales, bears, sealions prince rupert adventure tours. Please stay home and follow the advice of health authorities to keep yourself and others safe. Camping to cottages a town of rolling hills, big trees, and the smells, sounds, and sights of an active harbour, prince rupert is the kind of place that makes you feel a little like youre out of time. The inside passage, through the protected waters of bcs central and northern coastline, stretches from port hardy on the northern tip of vancouver island to prince rupert in northern british columbia. British columbia newocme gui srde to resources and services prince rupert edition. Its prime location makes it the land, air, and water transportation hub of british columbias north coast. The city of prince rupert economic development strategy identifies the following activities as being key tourism opportunities in the area.
Welcome to tourism prince george, destination marketing organization for city of prince george. Prince rupert, british columbia is the only canadian port the alaska ferry sails into. Museum of northern british columbia prince rupert 2020. About british columbia and prince rupert geography british columbia is on the west coast of canada, between the rocky. People are always discovering prince rupert, and realizing what a find it is. Everyone here has a great fishing story explore fishing. This intriguing town with a gorgeous harbor is not just a transportation hub for ferries heading south to vancouver island, west to haida gwaii and north to alaska. Attractions near museum of northern british columbia. I have downloaded the northen bc guide from the internet, but are there any mustsee places. Discover prince rupert bc tourism, weather, attractions. Prince rupert british columbia travel and adventure. The area is the heart of tsimshian nation and is home also to other first nations, including haida, gitksan and nisgaa people. British columbia has long been famous as one of the worlds finest sport fishing destinations, with several local tour operators available to accommodate tourism.
Fish cleaning at cow bay harbour, prince rupert northern bc tourism. Prince rupert s wet climate and frequent storms have given it a reputation as the city of rainbows. As a result of the pandemic situation, community suite and hall facilities are not available for rent. Things to do in prince rupert, bc prince rupert tourism. Situated off the shores of continental british columbia on secluded kaien island, prince rupert is steeped in the history of the pacific northwest. Many of these pioneer buildings still form the core of historic downtown prince rupert, which is today our general shopping district.
The best time to visit prince rupert, bc, canada for. The museum of northern british columbia celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of british columbias northwest coast. The northwest of british columbia is vast, stretching up to the yukonalaska border, with a bit of everythingdramatic glaciated valleys, volcanic rock formations, mountain ranges, and mistshrouded rainforest, anchored by the outdoor community of smithers and port city of prince rupert. Chief joe alphonse asks residents of rural community to stay within their homes and selfisolate.
The 15 best things to do in prince rupert updated 2020. If first nations culture is of interest, the museum of northern bc is located right next door. Partial funding for this study came from the tourism british columbias community tourism foundations program. Prince rupert travel british columbia, canada lonely. The citys finance department gave the community a first glance at the proposed operational budget for 2020 at last nights council meeting. Rupert square mall prince rupert all you need to know. The 15 best things to do in prince rupert 2020 with. Prince rupert is a port city in northern british columbia, on kaien island.
For more on exploring the north of british columbia. Fantastic wildlife, scenery and staff reynalda, jen, pam, captain doug, comfortable ship, and a really solid environmental ethic made the june 18 grizzly bear. Prince rupert, a port city on british columbias northwest coast, is a spectacular gateway to truly experience the heart of bcs wilderness. The 2007 prince rupert visitors study was a comprehensive survey of travellers to prince rupert between june and august of 2007. A reminder to residents that the child care action plan open house is tomorrow thursday, february 20th, 2020 from 6 pm 9 pm at the lester centre.
The region has an oceanic climate and is located in a temperate rainforest. Like you, were passionate about exploring british columbia. Prince rupert, canada situated off the shores of continental british columbia on secluded kaien island, prince rupert is steeped in the history of the pacific northwest. Fishing resources in order to abide by canadian fishing regulations, please see below for resources to obtain an appropriate licence for the type of. Jasper to prince rupert and beyond british columbia forum. Prince rupert developed as the terminus of the grand trunk pacific railroad, and the downtown core has retained many historic features of a frontier community.
Prince rupert travel guide 2020 free pdf book to print. More information on the inside passage and the inside passage circle tour. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Here at the end of the road, time moves more slowlyand its a good thing. Minister of jobs, tourism and skills training and responsible for labour. Prince rupert is a port city in the province of british columbia, canada. Itineraries visit prince rupert home tourism prince. Our city hall employees are available to help you understand council policies, and the rules and regulations that govern land use according to the citys ocp and zoning bylaw, as well as resources to assist you in conducting business in prince rupert. Skeena kayaking has been providing kayaking adventures, and sales to the prince rupert area since 20. Tourism prince rupert 6 1st ave w prince rupert, bc city.
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