Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert BC - aerial - Aerial View of Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is a small port city on the northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada.

An introduction to Prince Rupert

The population of 13,000 people is about half First Nations (native Canadian) people. The Tsimshian Nation is the indigenous First Nations in the Prince Rupert area.

History

Prince Rupert was named for Prince Rupert of the Rhine and the first Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, as the result of an open competition held by the Grand Trunk Railway and the prize for which was $250. Prior to the opening of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP), which developed a terminus at Prince Rupert and the business centre on the North Coast was Port Essington on the Skeena River. After the founding of Prince Rupert at the western terminus of the GTP, Port Essington was bypassed by many businesses and declined to being a fishing community.

Charles Melville Hays, president of the Grand Trunk Railway, had many grand ideas for Prince Rupert, including berthing facilities for large passenger ships and the development of a major tourism industry. These plans fell through when Hays died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912. Mount Hays and the larger of two mountains on Kaien Island, is named in his honour, as is a local high school, Charles Hays Secondary School.

Local politicians used the promise of a highway connected to the mainland as an incentive, and the city grew over the next several decades. American troops completed the 100-mile (160-km) stretch of road between Prince Rupert and Terrace during World War II to facilitate the movement of thousands of Allied troops to the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific. Several forts were built to protect the city at Barrett Point and Fredrick Point.

After World War II and the fishing industry, particularly for salmon and halibut, and forestry became the city's major industries.

In the 1990s, both the fishing and forestry industries suffered a significant downturn in economic activity. The forest industry declined when a softwood lumber dispute arose between Canada and the USA. After the pulp mill closed down, many people were unemployed, and much modern machinery was left unused. After reaching a peak of about 18,000 in the early 1990s, Prince Rupert's population began to decline, as people left in search of work.

1996 to 2004 was difficult for Prince Rupert, with closure of the pulp mill and the burning down of a fish plant and a significant population decline. 2005 was a critical turning point: the announcement of the construction of a container port in April 2005, combined with new ownership of the pulp mill and the opening in 2004 of a new cruise ship dock and the resurgence of coal and grain shipping, and the prospects of increased heavy industry and tourism may foretell a bright future for the area.

Weather

Prince Rupert holds the title of rainiest city in Canada, with about 2500 mm of precipitation annually. That's even more than the notoriously rainy Vancouver, so bring good rain gear!

Travel to Prince Rupert

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert local ferry - Digby Island Ferry

• Prince Rupert Airport IATA Flight Code: YPR - WMO: 71022 - Digby Island 54.285833, -130.444722 board shuttle at Highlander Plaza Hotel (815 - 1st Avenue West) and take bus and ferry ☎ +1 250 624-6274 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 8AM - 7:55PM, Saturday 10:30AM - 3PM Prince Rupert Airport Prince Rupert has domestic service by small turboprop airliner. Flights take two hours each way, but because of the additional time required to reach Digby Island (just west of Kaien Island and downtown Prince Rupert) by airport bus and ferry, it takes about four hours to travel between downtown Prince Rupert and Vancouver International Airport.

• Air Canada - https://en/ ☎ +1 514 393-3333 +1-888-247-2262

• Hawkair - Check in 2.5 hours prior to flight at the Highliner Plaza Hotel ☎ +1 250 635-4295 +1-800-487-1216 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM - 4:30PM, Saturday noon - 4PM, Sunday 11AM - 3:30PM
• Seal Cove Water Airport - corner of 8th Avenue East and Seal Cove Road - Prince Rupert also has a small seaplane airport with a few local airlines.

• North Pacific Seaplanes - ☎ +1 250 627-1341 +1-800-689-4234 +1 250 627-8307$51-600 Offers charter flights and scheduled service.

By car

On the Way to Prince Rupert - View on Highway 16 on the way to Prince Rupert

By vehicle take Highway 16 west from Prince George. The drive takes around eight hours. It is not advisable to drive this road in winter months unless you are familiar with treacherous winter highway conditions.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Prince Rupert

See also: Alaska Marine Highway

Vehicle ferries connect to various destinations:

• BC Ferries to Skidegate in Haida Gwaii. Single sailings 4-6 days/week in summer; fewer in other seasons. Voyage takes 7-9 hours. Departure times differ; some voyages are overnight. $35/adult, $125/vehicle.
• BC Ferries to Port Hardy (on Vancouver Island). Sailings arrive every other day, and depart the following day, during the summer. Fewer sailings in other seasons. Journey takes 15 hours: day cruise of 7:30AM - 10:30PM during spring and summer, overnight other times. Some sailings stop in Bella Bella. $150/adult, $350/vehicle.
• Alaska Marine Highway System to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg (Alaska) | Petersburg, Juneau, all in Alaska. Sailings roughly every other day. About 5 hours to Ketchikan. US $54/adult, US $61/vehicle.

Passenger Terminal, Prince Rupert - Cruise ship at the old Atlin Terminal

Prince Rupert is a port-of-call for cruise ships plying the inland passage, serving over 50,000 visitors each season. The Northland Terminal is in Cow Bay, close (up a short hill) to the downtown core. Many shore excursions can be visited at the Atlin terminal (just east of Northland), ranging from bus, boat and seaplane sight seeing tours to saltwater fishing, kayaking and native cultural experiences.

Travel on a Bus in Prince Rupert

• Twice a week, / BC Bus North provides service via Vanderhoof and Smithers from Prince George.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Prince Rupert

• Via Rail, Prince Rupert Station - 2000 Park Ave 54.295945, -130.351565 +1-888-842-7245 Opening Hours: Ticket counter Monday Thursday Saturday 5:30PM - 9:15PM, Wednesday to Friday Sunday 6:30AM Monday - 10:15AM Via Rail Canada offers a route from Jasper to Prince Rupert, with an overnight layover in Prince George. Departures are Wednesday to Friday Sunday 8AM, and arrivals Monday Thursday Saturday 8:25PM. As of February 2018 and the ticket counter is not staffed; buy your ticket aboard the train (credit card or cash only) or online.

How to get around in Prince Rupert

Most of downtown Prince Rupert is accessible on foot. A good place to get oriented is the Visitor Information Centre, located on the east end of the Atlin Terminal.

BC Transit has seven /prince-rupert/ bus routes serving all sections of the city ($3 cash fare, June 2023). A taxi ride anywhere in town will be no more than $10.

What to see in Prince Rupert

Totem poles in Prince Rupert 2 - Totem pole in front of the First Nations Carving Shed Prince Rupert Totem Park - One of the totem poles and view from Totem Park

• First Nations Carving Shed - ☎ +1-800-667-1994 A block from the Museum of Northern British Columbia, it features artists and carvers of the region, creating everything from sculpture and totems to jewelry, working with silver, copper, cedarwood and Gold.

• Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum, on the west side of the waterfront, tells the story of early Prince Rupert and the role of the railway in its development. Built in 1911, Kwinitsa Station was one of 400 identical railway stations along the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway from Winnipeg to Prince Rupert. Today, it is one of only four surviving stations.
• Pacific Mariners Memorial Park, between the foot of McBride Street and the Northland Terminal. Note the two focal points of the park: one being the bronze Mariner's statue and Memorial Walls and the other the Shinto Shrine which was built for the "Kazu Maru", a Japanese fishing dingy that drifted across the Pacific Ocean from Prince Rupert's sister-city Owase in Japan.

• Museum of Northern British Columbia - 100 - 1st Avenue West 54.316361, -130.323539 on the waterfront at the foot of McBride Avenue ☎ +1 250 624-3207 +1 250 627-8009 Opening Hours: June - Aug: Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM; September - May: Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM Adult $6, teens 13-19 $3, children 6-12 $2, children under 5 $1 Ahe museum tells the 10,000-year-old history of the Haida, Tsimishian, Tlingit, and Nisga. It also operates the Carving Shed and the Kwinitsa Station.

• North Pacific Cannery - 1889 Skeena Drive, Port Edward 54.195151, -130.223774 from Prince Rupert, turn right after the bridge onto highway 599, which becomes Skeena Drive (about 20 kilometers from downtown Prince Rupert total) ☎ +1 250 628-3538 (May-Sep), +1 250 628-3667 (October - April) +1 250 628-3540 Opening Hours: May June & September: Tuesday - Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 5PM; July & Aug: daily 9:30AM Monday - 5PM. Open until 8PM when a cruise ship is visiting Adult $12, Children 5-18 $6, Children under 5 Free, Family (2 adults + children) $25, Tour Groups $10 A national historic site, it is the oldest, most completely preserved cannery remaining of two hundred-or-so that once dotted BC's Northwest Coast. BC Transit runs the number 60 bus in the summer to the cannery from the Visitor Information Centre in Atlin Terminal in Cow Bay, which takes about 40 minutes.

• Totem Park | 54.305194, -130.332935 Summit Avenue, on the ocean side of the loop just past the main Hospital entrance - Free Home to many of Prince Rupert's totem poles.

Best things to do in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is famous for its fishing expeditions. Mostly salmon and halibut, with potential catches over a hundred pounds.

• Blackfeather Charters - 343 - 7th Avenue East ☎ +1 250 627-6461 Features 3-5 day charters of deep sea fishing on a 51 foot yacht.

• Early Dawn Fishing Charters | ☎ +1 250 261-2688 Early Dawn Salmon Fishing Charters offers fishing charters in the exceptionally rich fishing waters off of Prince Rupert.

• Fishing Prince Rupert - 901 - 10th Avenue East ☎ +1 250 627-8443 Offers deep sea and freshwater fishing expeditions.

• Kaiensports Fishing Charters - 2130 Graham Ave ☎ +1 250 624-5151 With over 30 years of experience fishing the waters around Prince Rupert and the Haida Gwaii, this charter operator offers departures from both of these locations.

• Orca Fishing Charters - Tom Sweet - 1208 Frederick Street ☎ +1 250 627-7699, +1 250 627-9590 (cel) Fishing in the local waters for over 3 decades. Fish in a Grady White and enjoy the comforts of a boat designed for fishing.

• Quantum Fishing Charters - 523 Pillsbury Ave ☎ +1 250 615-1200, +1 250 615-1314 (cel) Experience Prince Rupert fishing in the coastal waters off Northern BC. Charters and excursions including salmon fishing, halibut fishing, and crabbing which highlight the beautiful coastal region of Northwestern British Columbia.

• Stingray Charters - 1315 Overlook Street ☎ +1 250 624-3885, +1 250 627-6955 (cel) +1 250 624-5059 - World Class Sports Fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Stingray Fishing Charters is your host for an exciting experience you don't want to miss.

• Terry's Fishing Charters - a5061@ - ☎ +1 250 622-8737 +1-866-601-6086 Providers of fishing charters for salmon and halibut offering a "no fish, no pay" guarantee.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Prince Rupert

• Cow Bay Gift Gallery | 24 Cow Bay Road ☎ +1 250 627-1808 Options here are a little pricier, but has authentic Native art and some really beautiful items.

• Homework - 145 Cow Bay Road 54.31894, -130.319501 - +1 250 624-3663 +1 250 624-3553 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Eclectic and interesting selection.

Halal Restaurants in Prince Rupert

• Cow Bay Cafe | 205 Cow Bay Road ☎ +1 250 627-1212 One of the most popular places to eat Halal in town. It is a small place right on the water. The service is average.

• Herby's Family Restaurant | 679 - 2nd Avenue West ☎ +1 250 624-3965 Excellent and affordable Vietnamese food in an informal atmosphere.

• Opa Sushi | 34 Cow Bay Road ☎ +1 250 627-4560 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2PM & 5PM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 12PM Monday - 3PM & 5PM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 8PM Not bad sushi.

• Pho '88 - Phở '88 | 427 - 3rd Avenue West 54.31235, -130.325233 - +1 250 624-2888 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM Sunday 11AM Monday - 8PM $10-25 Newer Vietnamese restaurant, featuring pho, but having a good variety of Vietnamese and Canadian-Asian cuisine.

• Waterfront Restaurant on the Harbour - 222 - 1st Avenue West in the Crest Hotel ☎ +1 250 624-6771 +1 250 627-7666 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday Sunday 7AM Monday - 9PM
• Breaker's Pub - 117 George Hill Way in Cow Bay ☎ +1 250 624-5990 +1 250 624-2688 - Decent enough place, slow meal service.

• Charley's Lounge - 222 - 1st Ave West in the Crest Hotel ☎ +1 250 624-6771 +1 250 627-7666 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 12AM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday noon-11PM $3.25-7.75 draft, specialty bottled organic juice available, $6.95 martinis, ($6-$9 per glass soft drinks available)

• Cowpuccino's Coffee House - 25 Cow Bay Road 54.318581, -130.318529 - +1 250 627-1395 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday Sunday 7AM Monday - 6PM
• javadotcup - 516 - 3rd Avenue West 54.312005, -130.32627 - +1 250 622-2822 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday & holidays closed Great little coffee shop and internet cafe. Beautiful building inside and out. Homemade desserts!

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Prince Rupert, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Prince Rupert. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Prince Rupert and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Prince Rupert. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Prince Rupert. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPrince Rupert: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Prince Rupert.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Prince Rupert: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Prince Rupert, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Prince Rupert.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Prince Rupert, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Prince Rupert, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Prince Rupert and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Prince Rupert, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Prince Rupert, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Prince Rupert without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Prince Rupert is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Prince Rupert.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Prince Rupert is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Aleeda Motel - 900 - 3rd Avenue West 54.309451, -130.330729 - +1 250 627-1367 +1-888-460-2023 +1 250 624-3132
• Black Rooster Guesthouse - 501 - 6th Avenue West 54.31036, -130.32243 +1-866-371-5337 +1 250 627-7623$25-85 Somewhere between a hostel and a hotel, you can rent from a private queen room to a bunk in a shared room. A bit up the hill from downtown, though.

• Highliner Plaza Hotel - 815 - 1st Avenue West 54.311147, -130.331261 - +1 250 624-9060 +1-800-668-3115
• Inn on the Harbour - 720 - 1st Avenue West 54.3106, -130.332421 - +1 250 624-9107 +1-800-663-8155 +1 250 627-8232
• Moby Dick Inn - 935 - 2nd Avenue West 54.309191, -130.332653 - +1 250 624-6961 +1-800-663-0822 +1 250 624-3760
• Pacific Inn - 909 - 3rd Avenue West 54.309407, -130.330206 - +1 250 627-1711 +1-888-663-1999 +1 250 627-4212
• Pioneer Hostel - 167 - 3rd Avenue East 54.316187, -130.31918 - +1 250 624-2334 +1-888-794-9998 +1 250 627-7945$22-80
• Totem Lodge Motel - 1335 Park Ave 54.305242, -130.335406 - +1 250 624-6761 +1-800-550-0178 +1 250 624-3831

Telecommunications in Prince Rupert

• Prince Rupert Public Library - 101 - 6th Avenue West ☎ +1 250 627-1345 +1 250 627-7851 Opening Hours: Monday 1PM Monday - 5PM, Tuesday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday to Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM (closed Sundays in the summer) $1 for each ½ hour after the first, subject to availability Ahe library has eight computers for public use, no membership needed and free wireless. Careful after school; they get quite busy right after the bell.

• Safeway/ Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) | 200 - 2nd Avenue West ☎ +1 250 624-2412 | Opening Hours: Daily 7AM Monday - 10PM Free Ahere is a small seating area inside and out where you can sit on the wireless.

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