THINGS TO DO IN PRINCE RUPERT

  • 1. Sunken Gardens – The Prince Rupert Sunken Gardens are heritage gardens with a spectacular display of colorful, lush flowers, shrubs and trees for all to enjoy.
  • 2. Museum of Northern 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.
  • 3. Pacific Mariners Memorial Park – Open since 1990, a park with gardens, a playground, antique ship parts & memorials to fishermen.
  • 4. Ice House Gallery – It is the gallery’s mission to provide a venue for B.C. North Coast Artists a place to share art, skills, information, and a place to market their work in a well displayed, high quality market place. The co-op is an equitable, sustainable and collaborative structure that benefits its members and patrons alike!
  • 5. Port Interpretive Centre – The Port Interpretive Centre provides North Coast residents and visitors with the opportunity to discover the Port of Prince Rupert’s natural advantages as a global trade gateway. Featuring interactive exhibits, the newly redesigned space offers a glimpse into current operations and future growth at the Port. Guests can learn how the Port connects to national supply chains and supplies countries around the world, plus explore the impacts on the communities that surround it.
  • 6. Tall Trees Trail – The trail provides excellent access through otherwise formidable coastal terrain allowing access to both lush rainforest experiences as well as to the beauty of sub-alpine meadows. From the top amazing views are to be had of Kaien Island and the surrounding area. These include the town site, Prince Rupert harbour, Metlakatla, and Butze Rapids. The first 1.5 kilometers of trail gently climbs through the lush undergrowth of a coastal rainforest and yes….some tall trees. This section requires less effort and makes for a rewarding short hike (1-hour return). The next km or so of trail climbs steadily gaining elevation via numerous switchbacks. The remaining 2 kms to the top climbs more moderately, the last 200 meters becoming a flat ridge top which on a clear day offers the great views making it well worth the effort! If you are hiking the trail in late July or August you will likely find some great huckleberry picking near the top! Currently the original trail, which continues on for another 3.5 kms, near to the top of Mount Hayes is neither maintained, nor easy to find in places thus not recommended for hiking. Old boardwalk (boards) through some of the meadows mark the trail however it is extremely slippery and unsafe to walk on especially when wet! Elevation gain is approximately 450 meters. The trail is rated Moderate to Moderately Difficult. Caution: Please avoid using the trail during heavy rain periods and shortly thereafter. Please Note: No Mountain Bikes are permitted.
  • 7. Rushbrook Trail – Rushbrook trail is a relatively flat and generally easy trail is 1.2 km one way, and is an out-and-back trail that takes only about an hour max.
  • 8. Rotary Waterfront Park – The Rotary Waterfront Park in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada delivers spanning ocean views. It is great opportunity to be up front and personal with marine boats, yachts and barges. There are mountains and islands in the background, people exploring the coastline and seabirds off in the distance. All can be experienced from the shores of Prince Rupert Harbour when visiting the Rotary Waterfront Park. The park is an ideal destination for bird watching and photography. It is a chance for casual walks and pleasant thoughts while sitting on one of the many viewing benches lining the shore. There other attractions within walking distance – the Pacific Mariners Park, the Museum of Northern BC and Cow Bay are worth a visit and close by. Onsite is a carved statue of a Grey Whale and a calf, some floral planters, Lightering Dock just down the coastline, interpretive billboards and miles of railroad tracks leading to and from the historic Kwinitsa Railway Station.
  • 9. Prince Rupert Fire Museum – The museum, located beside the Prince Rupert Fire Hall, is home to a wide array of fire service artifacts, including a totally restored 1958 American LaFrance pumper truck and a 1925 REO Speedwagon fire truck, the centerpiece of the museum. Currently under restoration is a 1946 Mercury four-door ex-BC Police car.
  • 10. Butze Rapid Trail – Butze Rapids Interpretive Trail, or more lovingly referred to by the locals as simply “Butze”, is a stunning trail boasting the very best of Northern BC’s unique and vivid biome all in one 5.4 km loop. No matter the time of year, runners and hiking shoes with a proper tread are always recommended, as the trail has various hills and terrain all throughout.

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