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Prince Rupert, BC

Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Kaien Island near the Alaskan panhandle.

Type CityPopulation 12,915

Why go

  • City in Canada.
  • Served by Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).
  • Home to roughly 12,915 people.

History

Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Kaien Island near the Alaskan panhandle. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and has a population of 12,300 people as of 2021.

Where to stay

201 Cow Bay Rd, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2, Canada · eaglebluff.ca
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1051 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4J5, Canada · ridgehotel.ca
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222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A8, Canada · cresthotel.ca
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198 Eagle Close, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4R4, Canada · eagleclosebb.com
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445 7th Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2J2, Canada · huckleberrybb.com
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720 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B4, Canada · innontheharbour.com
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412 8 Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 0B1, Canada · talltreesbedbreakfast.com
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118 6 St, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3L7, Canada · prestigehotelsandresorts.com
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815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B3, Canada · highlinerhotel.com
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935 2 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1H8, Canada · mobydickinn.com
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909 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M9, Canada · pacificinn.bc.ca
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1750 Park Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R5, Canada · princerupertrv.com
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706 Ritchie St, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3N5, Canada
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167 3 Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K4, Canada · pioneerprincerupert.ca
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Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3S5, Canada
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501 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1Z7, Canada · blackrooster.ca
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1335 Park Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K3, Canada · totemlodge.com
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900 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M8, Canada
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101 11 Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2W2, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

seafood chowders, seafood soups, clam chowders · dollysfishmarket.com
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Airports

Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) 9 km to the centre
Prince Rupert, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Canada, Hawkair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Vancouver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Vancouver*
  • Hawkair BH (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Vancouver

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Prince Rupert Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
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Prince Rupert
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre · BC Ferries
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Arrow Point
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
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Fairview
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre · City of Prince Rupert
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Digby
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre · City of Prince Rupert
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Lax Kw'alaams Ferry - Spirit of Lax Kw'alaams
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Dodge Cove - Prince Rupert Ferry Route
Ferry route · West Coast Launch
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Digby Island Ferry
Ferry route · City of Prince Rupert
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Digby (Digby Island) to Prince Rupert (Fairview)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
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Prince Rupert (Fairview) to Digby (Digby Island)
Ferry route · BC Ferries
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Metlakatla - Prince Rupert
Ferry route · Metlakatla Development Corporation
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Prince Rupert to Lax Kw'alaams Ferry
Ferry route · Lax Kw'alaams Band
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Tuck Landing to Arrow Point
Ferry route · Lax Kw’alaams Band
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Arrow Point to Tuck Landing
Ferry route · Lax Kw’alaams Band
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Prince Rupert Airport (YPR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YPR has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Prince Rupert Cruise Terminal, 0.8 km); routes include Dodge Cove - Prince Rupert Ferry Route, Digby Island Ferry, Digby (Digby Island) to Prince Rupert (Fairview).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Prince Rupert, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences