Introduction

Historic Attractions

Arts & Crafts

Lodging:

Hotels & Motels

B&Bs

Hostels

Fishing

Tours (also see Fishing and Transportation listings)

Transportation

Maps

Weather

More Information

Historic Attractions

Museum of Northern British Columbia
A brief look at the museum's large collection, their walking tours and educational programs and special events.

North Pacific Cannery
Located at Port Edward, close to Prince Rupert, this site offers an excellent look back at the way life was at a coastal cannery.

Arts & Crafts

Lester Centre of the Arts
Information about both upcoming and past events, and technical details of the 700-seat facility itself.

Tours

Albacore II Charters
Multi-day whale watching, bear viewing, kayaking, exploring and fishing trips on the 40-foot motor vessel Albacore II.

New Pacifica
Whale watching, fishing and custom tours aboard the 26-foot Ella Maria. Wheelchair accessible.

Palmerville Adventures
Three-hour tours by air and boat to the remote Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary.

Prince Rupert Adventure Tours
Formerly West Coast Launch, offering year-round nature viewing trips from 1½ - 6 hours, in 40, 60 and 72 foot boats.

Sun Chaser Charters & Eco-Tours
One-day and multi-day tours by boat and air, with whale and Khutzeymateen grizzly viewing opportunities.

Fortress of the Grizzlies: The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
This 96-page book will give you a good look at the preserve before your trip.

Transportation

Alaska Marine Highway
The state ferry system calls at Pince Rupert both northbound and southbound, year-round.

Alpen Helicopters
Full charter service is offered, from scenic tours and aerial filming to industrial work.

BC Ferries
Year-round service to the south is offered on the beautiful Queen of the North. Other North Coast communities are also served through Prince Rupert.

Greyhound
Year-round bus service to Prince Rupert.

Harbour Air
Charter service and tours are offered using de Havilland Beaver and Otter bush planes on floats.

Hawkair
Scheduled service between Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Vancouver, using Dash-8 aircraft.

Inland Air Charters
Year-round scheduled flights to Kitkatla, float plane charters and flightseeing tours with Beaver and Otter bush planes.

Prince Rupert Port Authority
Information about the multi-use marine facility at Ridley Island, including ship schedules.

Road Reports
The entire province is covered by DriveBC, including the BC section of the Alaska Highway and the Stewart-Cassiar (Highway 37).

VIA Rail
Year-round passenger service to Prince Rupert is offered, with dome cars and daylight-only travel.

Maps

Highways
A map of the highways of northern BC, linked to road reports.

Maps
Regional and local maps have been posted by Tourism Prince Rupert.

More Information

City of Prince Rupert
Lots of information for both residents and visitors.

Tourism Prince Rupert
An excellent guide to the community's attractions and services, including travel planning advice.

Weather

Current & Forecast Weather
From Environment Canada, a 5-day report.