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 >
Prince Rupert, Museums
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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!