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1. Cow Bay
Home to both of Prince Rupert's cruise ship terminals, Cow Bay is a quaint historic waterfront area of shops, galleries, cafés, seafood restaurants, yachts, and fishing boats—and it takes its name seriously. Lampposts, benches, and anything else that doesn't move is painted Holstein-style. You can stop for a coffee or seafood lunch, or shop for local crafts.
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2. Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Jointly administered by the British Columbia provincial government and the Tsimshian First Nation, Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary, 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Prince Rupert, was established in 1994. It contains one of North America's highest concentrations of grizzlies, protecting a population of about 50 bears, as well as the surrounding wilderness and wetlands that make up their habitat. Eagles, porpoises, and whales may also be spotted in the bay on the approach to the sanctuary. You can visit the sanctuary only with a licensed guide (the website has contact information) and with the proper permits, and access is via boat or floatplane only. Bear viewing is best between mid-May and late July; trips may not be offered in August and September.
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3. Kwinitsa Railway Museum
Prince Rupert's dream of being the northeast's major port and tourist destination died along with Charles Hays, the town's founder and head of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, who went down with the Titanic in 1912. The story of his railway empire, and its remnants, can be seen at this small museum, which traces the lives of the linemen, agents, and operators who worked the early railroad.
Bill Murray Way, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada250-624–3207Sight Details
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4. Museum of Northern British Columbia
A major attraction in the region, this longhouse-style edifice overlooking the waterfront contains one of the country's finest collections of coastal First Nations artworks, with superb artifacts portraying 10,000 years of Northwest Coast history. You may also have a chance to see artisans working in a nearby carving shed. Along with the permanent exhibit, there is a roster of temporary exhibitions on history and art. You can also purchase unusual local crafts at the museum gift shop.
100 1st Ave. W, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3S1, Canada250-624–3207Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$6, June–Sept., daily 9–5; Oct.–May, Tues.–Sat. 9–5 -
5. North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
In the late-19th century, hundreds of cannery villages, built on pilings on the edge of the wilderness, lined the coast between California and Alaska. Most are gone now, but BC's oldest (it dates to 1889) and most complete surviving example is 22 km (14 miles) south of Prince Rupert, via Highway 16 and Port Edward, at the mouth of the Skeena River. Once home to more than 700 people during canning season, the town of 28 buildings, including managers' houses, the company store, and cannery works, is now a national historic site. Staff members lead tours, give demonstrations of the canning process, and represent the unique culture of cannery villages. The site also has a seafood restaurant and overnight accommodations in its European Bunkhouse.
1889 Skeena Dr., Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada250-628–3538Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$12, May–June and Sept., Tues.–Sun. 9:30–5; July and Aug., daily 9:30--5 -
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