July 31, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince Rupert, Museums
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Located in downtown Prince Rupert, the Prince Rupert Fire Museum holds an amazing piece of history for Prince Rupert and the area. It is located right next-door to the current fire fall in Prince Rupert and houses some of the extensive history of fire trucks, the fire department, and even sharing part of the museum to hold history of the British Columbia police; which was a predecessor to the current Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum's centre-piece is a 1925 fully restored R.E.O. Speedwagon. It was in operation for 25 years from 1924-1950, and in 1985 it was restored and relocated to its current home in this museum. This was the first fire truck to use an electric starter, power lights, and even real inflatable tires! This definitely goes to show how fire trucks have progressed enormously within the last multiple decades! Simply awesome to see how they have changed! The museum is also currently in the process of restoring additional pieces, so that they may add and expand their collection for many more visitors to enjoy. The Fire Museum is a small but very interesting museum that is well worth the visit in Prince Rupert.
July 23, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
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After warming up from a rainy day exploring Cow Bay, I decided to spend some time checking out the Museum of Northern British Columbia. The museum, as well as the Visitor Information Centre, is housed in a beautiful Northwest Coast longhouse and features exhibits portraying the history and culture of the area dating back to the end of the last ice age. The magnificent art and unique artifacts depict the ancient and modern history of the region, telling the stories of the inhabitants who have called the Northwest Coast home. Afterwards I spent some time browsing through the museum Gift Shop, which offers the finest in jewellery, carvings, basketry and gifts by local and regional artists. There is also a wide selection of book on the art, culture, and history of the region for those who want to learn more about the spectacular Northwest Coast. It was a fun and interesting way to spend the afternoon and I would definitely recommend stopping in if you get the chance!
June 26, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
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Located along the Northwest Corridor on Highway 16 West of Northern British Columbia is the community of Port Edward and the North Pacific Cannery. Since being established in 1889 and being open for almost 100 years, the North Pacific Cannery served the region and was a prominent fixture of the fishing industry.
I made my way out to Prince Rupert a few weeks ago, and shortly before Prince Rupert is located the community of Port Edward. Here is Port Edward is located one of Canada's best National Historic Sites. The Cannery served as a prominent fixture of the fishing industry and today it serves as a museum documenting the North Pacific Cannery's important place in the history of this region.
Many canneries were located along the Pacific West Coast and today you can see what remains of the buildings in Port Edward. You are able to experience how life would have been in the cannery from the old machines, boats, equipment and canning supplies. Enjoy the unique experience of having a meal in the old mess hall, or spend a night in the old bunkhouse of authentic cannery living quarters.
If you find yourself driving along Highway 16 West heading towards Prince Rupert, make the stop into Port Edward and visit the North Pacific Cannery. Here you will find the place where thousands of workers and their families, of various nationalities including First Nations, Chines and Japanese, migrated to Port Edward for the summer months in order to take advantage of the salmon season. This National Historic Site is a must see on any visitors list travelling along the Northwest Corridor.
August 09, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
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While on a recent visit to Prince Rupert, I made my way to the Museum of Northern BC and had a look around. My first reaction to the place is - Cedar! As soon as you walk in the front doors of an old rustic building, which has been many things since it was first built, the first thing that you notice is an incredible cedar smell. The employees had said that they don't quite notice it anymore from working there so long, but for myself, I couldn't get over how incredible of a smell the wood creates.
Located right on the waterfront in downtown Prince Rupert, this museum is a sight not to miss. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and would recommend it to absolutely anyone and everyone, no matter if you are a regular museum type or not. When entering the museum, you experience not only the feeling of being in a First Nations Longhouse, but experience an incredible variety of First Nations history with specific focus on those inhabiting the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. While a large portion of the current collection on display is showing First Nations history, the museum also includes many great exhibits years and years of history covering the inhabitants of Prince Rupert and their history, the expansion of the region through the railway and river systems, but also current pieces and collections of art.
I have nothing but good things to say about the Museum of Northern BC and could easily tell people about so many great positives to visiting the museum for quite some time. Please visit the Museum of Northern BC when you visit Prince Rupert because you will surely not be disappointed; unless of course you don't visit the museum and then you will be disappointed that you missed out.
October 07, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince Rupert, Museums
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Yes, B.C. is truly beautiful! Coming down the coast from Prince Rupert, kayaking in Tofino, walking around Victoria and exploring the fascinating sections of Vancouver were activities that made pleasant memories. So were many of the hotels, inns and even hostels I stayed in particularily memorable. The Ocean Island has the most fantastic house of suites I would suggest to anyone from my grandmother to my son.