Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert (population: 12,815) is located at the mouth of the Skeena River, on BC's north coast. Lakes, mountains, islands and fjords contribute to the texture and drama of the scenery in the area, which is the ancestral homeland of the Tsimshian Nation. The city is actually located on Kaien Island, which is connected to the mainland by a small bridge. The climate is temperate and moist. Prince Rupert is best known as a fishing centre and a gateway city: it's a terminus for rail, marine, air and highway travel. It is also the arrival and departure point for BC Ferries sailings from and to Port Hardy (on Vancouver Island) and the Queen Charlotte Islands, as well as for the Alaska Marine Highway's ferry service to various Alaskan communities.