Top Things to do in Prince Rupert
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Prince Rupert, Canada
Situated off the shores of continental British Columbia on secluded Kaien Island, Prince Rupert is steeped in the history of the Pacific Northwest. The area is the heart of Tsimshian Nation and is home also to other First Nations, including Haida, Gitksan and Nisga'a people. Visitors can learn more about the land's original inhabitants at the First Nations Carving Shed or by taking a guided tour of Prince Rupert's impressive Totem Pole collection, featuring both Tsimshian and Haida works.
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1. Metlakatla Wilderness Trail
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Temporarily closed Metlakatla Wilderness Trail is a breath-taking Pacific North Coast trekking experience. The 20 km round-trip consists of 5.5 km of an all-weather gravel surface including approximately 3 km of cedar boardwalk. The remaining 4.5 km of the trail are clearly marked and hikers walk on the natural mossy-surface of the forest floor following the contours of the coastal shoreline. The trail also offers three engineered suspension bridges and a forest canopy walkway to a tower viewpoint.
2. Butze Rapids Park and Trail
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By Calgary_Can_Travel
Well maintained trail with plenty of places to stop and view nature. The rapids are caused by the tide coming in and were very odd to see as it looked just like a river. Beautiful view around every corner.
3. Sunken Gardens Park
4. The Prince Rupert Visitor Centre & Port Interpretive Centre
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
The Prince Rupert Visitor Centre is located in the Port Interpretive Centre on the ground floor of the Atlin Terminal in the historic Cow Bay district of Prince Rupert. If you’re planning a trip anywhere in BC, or are in Prince Rupert visiting yourself, our informative and friendly staff are available to help you discover our nature or help you plan your next destination. The Port Interpretive Centre tells the story of the Port of Prince Rupert. It is a story that stretches from 10,000 years ago -- when the area served as a vital trading hub for the Ts’msyen First Nation -- to the present, with the rapid growth of the port's commerce in containers, coal, and grain. A highlight for visitors of all ages is the Interactive Trade Route Simulator, a sensory feature that allows visitors to select a commodity and ‘launch’ a ship to visualize the supply chain of imports and exports flowing through the Port of Prince Rupert.
Reviewed By donaldmJ5669BE
Very helpful and knowledgable staff, we came away with lots of advice and information, from bus timetables to where to visit
5. Wheelhouse Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Wheelhouse Brewing Company is the vision of three friends who fell in love with a remote North Coast town. Established in 2013 in Prince Rupert, BC, Canada, the Wheelhouse Brewing Company was created to satisfy the demand for great quality, great tasting beer on British Columbia’s North Coast. But more than that, the partners simply love making and sampling varieties of beer and want to share that
6. Rushbrook Trail
7. Mount Hays
8. Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum & Park
9. Pacific Mariners Memorial Park
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia
This downtown park has a statue dedicated to mariners who've been lost at sea, flags of the Scandinavian countries and Finland honouring early mariners / settlers, a salvaged Japanese boat, a play area for little kids, seats, picnic tables, drinking fountains, and public toilets. Something for everyone, very central, beautifully maintained and awesome views of the Channel.
