Prince Rupert Waterfront Market Cow Bay Rd.
Prince Rupert is the only city for hundreds of kilometers that has major shopping centres, industrial supplies and access to major transportation infrastructure. If you are going to find yourself in this city you should also take advantage of Prince Rupert's attractions and points of interest.
Well here you are, you are travelling and have found your way to Prince Rupert. Maybe you drove via the Yellowhead Highway 16 and are continuing your journey via the Alaska Marine Highway, the BC Ferries to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), to Port hardy BC by way of the inside passage or any combination of the three. Maybe you are on an Alaskan cruise and Prince Rupert is one of your ports of calls. Perhaps you have heard of the world class fishing at the mouths of the Nass and Skeena Rivers and Prince Rupert is your destination.
Though sports fishing is one of Prince Rupert's greatest attractions, it is by no means the only one, besides, not everyone enjoys fishing. If you are interested in exploring Prince Rupert's history and rich native culture, the Museum of Northern BC is a must see. Discover the how this small town started its roots and the 10,000 year history of the Tsimshian First Peoples and their neighbouring tribes. The museum also has one of a kind artifacts and artworks that is the real allure of this great museum.
Still museum hungry? Just outside of Prince Rupert in Port Edwards (shuttle bus service is offered) is the Northern Cannery Museum. Now, I know what you are thinking, how fun can it be to watch a dead fish get shoved in a can? Oh, I too had such apprehensions before I learned about this fabulous open air museum. The cannery business in the north west was and still is one of the biggest economic engines for over 100 years. This museum is the oldest standing cannery left on the west coast and gives a multifaceted history lesson that speaks about the bringing together of cultures, racism, technological innovations and prosperity. This is a completely immersive experience and you are free to explore the cannery site, you can even stay overnight in the modest, original bunk houses that the workers stayed in.
Wildlife, whale and bear watching are also popular attractions. If you really want an experience of a lifetime you should take a tour to the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. You can either get there by boat tour or chartered float plane and it can take a whole day to half a day respectively. The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary has a flourishing grizzly bear population and this is a major attraction for nature buffs and photographers.
Maybe you just want to relax and take a break from your vacation. The Cow Bay tourist area is an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes and gift shops that are traveller friendly and provides many opportunities to meet and intermingle with fellow travellers.
Is you interest peaked? Prince Rupert has many more tourism opportunities than can be merely stated in this article. Perhaps you would be interested in more detailed information on Prince Rupert tourism, we would happily refer you to our guide.http://www.prince-
