The Port of Prince Rupert is located on an island on the coast of British Columbia. Nature and indigenous traditions and culture are the highlights of this destination.
Prince Rupert Canada
Useful Information
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Weather
| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | -229 032 337 | 32612.75 |
| February | -228 032 438 | 2379.25 |
| March | -130 235 541 | 25310.00 |
| April | 134 540 947 | 2078.25 |
| May | 541 847 1355 | 1495.75 |
| June | 847 1152 1559 | 1325.25 |
| July | 1051 1356 1762 | 1194.75 |
| August | 1151 1456 1763 | 1726.75 |
| September | 847 1152 1458 | 27110.75 |
| October | 440 744 1050 | 39515.50 |
| November | 133 337 541 | 36814.50 |
| December | -229 032 236 | 35013.75 |
Where is located the Port of Prince Rupert Cruise Terminal
The Prince Rupert Cruise Dock is located at the foot of the city. You can easily reach the shops and museums on foot.If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.
Activities in Prince Rupert
Neighborhoods
Cow Bay
In this area there are many shops, cafes and restaurants.
Museums
Museum of Northern British Columbia
Housed in a building depicting the architecture of longhouses, this museum features exhibits on First Nations history and culture. A small contemporary art gallery is also installed there.
Kwinitsa Railway Museum
Museum about Canada’s northern railway and the history of the city.
North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
About 30 km from Prince Rupert is this interpretation center for the canning industry that was very important to British Columbia’s economy.
Nature
Butze Rapids
Trail of 5.4 km located on the edge of the city. Here you can enjoy the local flora and fauna and have magnificent views of the coast.
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary
The park protects a population of about 50 grizzly bears, and it is possible to visit it by participating in an excursion from an authorized supplier.
Whale watching
A whale-watching tour will allow you to see other animals such as eagles or seals.
