Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Prince Rupert, B.C. is a small waterfront community situated on the northern coastline of British Columbia, Canada on Kaien Island overlooking Hecate Strait and Chatham Sound of the Pacific Ocean. Connected by a bridge, separated by the Morse and Wainwright Basin to the south, Prince Rupert is a land and sea gateway to north coast adventure.

The community of Prince Rupert, BC enjoys all of the main amenities necessary for travel including a good selection of accommodations, gas stations, Internet cafes, plenty of restaurants, a few laundromats and banks, etc. During a visit to the B.C. community there are some amazing cultural events to attend also, like the First Nation exhibits at the Museum of Northern BC and the historic North Pacific Fish Cannery located in Port Edward, BC nearby.

Prince Rupert is referred to as the "Fishing Capital of Canada's Northwest Coast". The region is a popular destination for adventure, drawing many enthusiasts to the area looking to enjoy some quality time outdoors fishing, hiking, off-roading, camping, boating, golfing, kayaking or... just sitting back wildlife watching. Some of the more popular wildlife in the area to keep an eye out for while on a tour are Grizzly Bears, Kermode Bears, whales, wolves, deer, Bald Eagles, Blue Herons. seals, etc.

One of the most well known bear sanctuaries in the world is found near Prince Rupert, BC - the K'tzim-a-Diin is Canada's first grizzly bear sanctuary. The park was established in 1984 to protect the dwindling bear population. Today, bear tours are available but only by qualified guides because access to the park is limited.

Totem Poles are scattered throughout the community and many are found in the local parks and along the downtown community streets. Some of the more popular areas with Totem Poles on display are near City Hall, in McClymont Park and near Pacific Mariners Park. Also during your self guided Totem Tour you may come across some colorful painted Spirit Bear statues. There are 3. How many can you find?

The Village of Prince Rupert is a major transportation hub accessed by vehicle, plane, rail and BC Ferry. The popular travel destination is connected to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island (16-18 Hrs) and the Queen Charlotte Islands (6-8 Hrs) and Alaska by the BC Ferries. The village is situated on the last leg of the Yellowhead Hwy, hence making Prince Rupert an isolated, peaceful gateway for wilderness exploration.