Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Prince Rupert (Canada). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Museum of Northern British Columbia, North Pacific Cannery, and Prince Rupert City Hall. Also, be sure to include Port of Prince Rupert in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Prince Rupert (British Columbia).
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Museum of Northern British Columbia
Museum in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The Museum of Northern British Columbia is a museum in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.
The museum is housed in a large cedar wood longhouse where it collects and exhibits the culture and history of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. It was founded in 1924 and now houses thousands of artifacts, maps, photographs and other material. It also organises archaeological and historical tours such as a visit to the Tsimshian village of Metlakatla.[1]
Address: 100 1st Ave W, V8J 1A8 Prince Rupert
North Pacific Cannery
History museum in Port Edward, British Columbia. The North Pacific Cannery located near Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada, is one of the longest standing canneries in the Port Edward area. NPC was founded in 1889 by Angus Rutherford Johnston, John Alexander Carthew, and Alexander Gilmore McCandless. The plant stopped processing salmon in 1968, becoming a reduction plant until its closure in 1981 after 80 years of operations.[2]
Address: 1889 Skeena Drive, Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert City Hall
Building in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The art deco Prince Rupert City Hall, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, was originally constructed as the Federal Building in 1938.
The architect was Max B. Downing who persuaded the Department of Public Works to use "monolithic concrete" on the edifice instead of brick.
It was built in the fashionable art deco streamlined style; many years later decorative native motifs were incorporated into the front wall.
It is one of only 2 existing Art Deco city halls in Canada; the other being Vancouver City Hall.[3]
Address: 424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert
Port of Prince Rupert
The Port of Prince Rupert is a seaport managed by the Prince Rupert Port Authority that occupies 667,731 ha of land and water along 20 km of waterfront. The port is located in Prince Rupert Harbour in the North Coast Regional District of British Columbia.
The Port of Prince Rupert is the third busiest seaport in Canada by container volume and cargo tonnage after the Port of Montreal and Port of Vancouver.[4]
Lester Centre of the Arts
Concerts and shows, Theater
Address: 1100 McBride St, V8J 3H2 Prince Rupert
Kaien Island
Island in the Pacific Ocean. Kaien Island is a Canadian island on the coast of British Columbia, just north of the mouth of the Skeena River and to the south of the Alaska Panhandle. The island has an area of about 45 square kilometres, is roughly oval, and about 11 kilometres long along its long axis. The island consists of a central mountain ridge, surrounded by coastal lowlands, the dominant central peak is Mount Hays reaching 708 metres, with a secondary peak, Mount Olfield reaching 555 metres to the northeast.
Located within the Hecate Depression of the Coastal Trough, Kaien Island is a subdivision of the Coast Mountains geomorphic region. The island's bedrock consists of metasedimentary amphibolite, which dips towards the east at about 35 degrees. The island is contained within the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District and are part of the North Coast region. Tidal waters surrounding the island have a wide range which results in extensive exposure of mud flats and rock shoals that are prime habitat for invertebrates and intertidal fish.
Kaien Island is central to the traditional territories of the Tsimshian First Nations, and has been permanently settled for more than 5,000 years. The city of Prince Rupert, British Columbia is situated on the island. Casey Point is located on the western extremity of the island, facing Digby Island, was the site of one of the coastal defence installations to protect the BC Coast during World War II. Another such installation was at Seal Cove on the island's northern tip.[5]
Lelu Island
Island in British Columbia, Canada. Lelu Island is an island of the Range 5 Coast Land District, of British Columbia, Canada, located in the Skeena Estuary between Smith and Ridley Islands. Historically it has been inhabited by area First Nations. Immediately southwest and associated with the island is the Flora Bank, a unique geomorphic feature supporting a critical fish habitat.[6]