Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and home to some 12,815 people. Prince Rupert is situated on Kaien Island (approximately 770 km (480 mi) north of Vancouver), just north of the mouth of Skeena River, and linked by a short bridge to the mainland. The city is located along the island's northwestern shore, fronting on Prince Rupert Harbour. Prince Rupert currently relies on the fishing industry, port, and tourism; however from 1951 to 2001 Prince Rupert also benefited from the Watson Island Pulp Mill, located less than 14 km (8 mi) outside of the city.

Prince Rupert's sheltered harbour is the deepest ice-free natural harbour in North America. Situated at 54° North, the harbour is the northwestern most port in North America linked to the continent's railway network. Located on the Great Circle Route between eastern Asia and western North America, the port is the first inbound and last outbound port of call for cargo ships. Passenger ferries operating from Prince Rupert include BC Ferries' service to the Queen Charlotte Islands and to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, and Alaska Marine Highway ferries to Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka and many other ports along Alaska's Inside Passage.

9 °C


Rain, moderate rain (3.64 mm last hour)


Wind18.01 m/s
Cloudiness100 %
Temperature (min/max)9/10 °C
Pressure1016 hpa
Humidity92 %
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  • Prince Rupert Adventure Tours2012-11-19

    Located in Prince Rupert, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada

    Prince Rupert Adventure ToursPrince Rupert Adventure Tours based in Prince Rupert, British Columbia is owned by West Coast Launch Ltd. a major water transportation business. Come view the grizzlies of the Khutzeymateen in a fascinating Grizzly Bear tour, or come whale watching as they dive and frolic effortlessly playing in the water as the fifty ton bodies dive completely out of the water, spouting in an explosion of air and water. Special events are also available at Prince Rupert Adventure Tours so plan your wedding or corporate event with a difference, and full catering and organisation is available through Occasions to Remember. The vessels that will take you on these tours are designed with passenger comfort in mind, and include coach style seating, large viewing windows, insulation an a whole lot more.READ MORE

  • Inn on the Harbour

    Located in Prince Rupert, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada

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