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Eagle Bluff B&B |
Prince Rupert, BC |
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This bustling port city is built on Kaien Island at the
mouth of the Skeena River. It services a growing number
of cruise ships as well as vessels loading grain, fish,
pulp products and ore from the interior. Prince Rupert
is also a terminal site for the Alaska State Ferry and
BC Ferries systems. Originally the area was home to the
Tsimshian and Haida Native peoples, many of whose
descendents still live in this coastal community or the
surrounding area.
www.tourismprincerupert.com
Attractions:
- The Museum of Northern British Columbia has several
original totem poles as well as displays of First
Nations culture and art. The Kwinitsa Railway Museum
provides info about Canada’s northern railway history.
- During summer months, escorted city tours explore
activity at the cannery, harbour or pulp mill. Fishing
charters may also be arranged. The waterfront district
of Cow Bay offers colourful shopping and dining.
- Nearby Mount Hays has a gondola ride that provides an
excellent view of the city. To the west are the Queen
Charlotte Islands and to the north, the mountain peaks
of the Alaskan panhandle are visible.
- Driving the Yellowhead Highway, up the Skeena River
Estuary, offers spectacular scenery. Local flight seeing
tours can also be arranged.
- The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, just 13
miles (20 km) away in Port Edward, offers an excellent
look at the historic importance of coastal salmon
canneries.
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