Museums
Antiques in a window (David Gluns photo)
The Museum of Northern British Columbia is a must-see for anyone visiting Prince Rupert, though the town has several other unique museums.
Museum of Northern British Columbia
This outstanding museum is among the best in the region. The treasures inside are the main attraction, however, the building itself has its own presence. Located on the waterfront of First Avenue downtown, the museum is an impressive log building built in the style of a traditional Northwest Coast First Nations longhouse.
The Museum of Northern British Columbia displays items that date back to the end of the last ice age. It contains well-preserved, historical Tsimshian and other First Nations items including works of art, clothing, baskets and more. It also features more modern historical artifacts from the city's railway era.
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Guided Tours of the Museum
The best way to enjoy the museum is by tour. The museum also offers special programs for children and adults. These feature dancing, storytelling and a visit to a nearby carving shed. Tours should be booked ahead of time and require a minimum of six people.
Firehall and Kwinitsa Railway Museums
Two other museums in Prince Rupert may also be of interest to tourists – the Firehall Museum and the Kwinitsa Railway Museum.
The Firehall Museum is just a few doors west of the Museum of Northern British Columbia. It's a small museum focused on the history of the local fire department since 1908. A red, rebuilt fire truck from 1925 sits in the middle of the museum.
The Kwinitsa Railway Museum is located on the waterfront, near the railway tracks close to downtown. Walking there from the other two museums takes only a few minutes.
This museum's building is the authentic railway station once located at Kwinitsa Station, about an hour's drive east of the city on Highway 16. The museum exhibits artifacts from the early 1900s, they heydays of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. This is a good place to learn more about Prince Rupert's pioneer age.
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215 Cow Bay Road
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
V8J 1A2
Websitehttp://www.rupertport.com/centre
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Phone250-624-4559
Located on the ground floor of the Atlin Terminal on the waterfront of Prince Rupert's historic Cow Bay district, 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 was a trading hub for the Tsimshian First Nation -- to the present, with the rapid growth of the port's commerce in containers, coal, and grain. At the Port Interpretive Centre, explore where we come from and where we're going. Visit us for a free tour and discover a world of opportunity.
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