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I learned a lot about the culture of the First Nations people and their traditions at the museum and the carving shed.
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In a nutshell
Once downtown most sites were within walking distance and we had a very good time.
Twan Says: On the road from Prince Rupert to Prince George (Yellowhead Highway) we saw a few bears, here the brown bear we caught on camera.
Museum of Northern British Columbia
GrumpyDiver Says: This is a small museum located in Prince Rupert that displays history of the various aboriginal groups from the area, as well as the influence of the Europeans and Chinese in the area.
HispanicYob Says: Well, no offense to any Prince Rupertian, but there's not much to do in this place. The whole town is rather spread out so it's hard to get a good feel around. Tourists, upon disembarking from the cruise ship, should head to the left. This area is called Cow Bay. It's a...
amambaw Says: This museum is an absolute must see if you visit Prince Rupert. Although it is small, it is worth the admission. The museum is downtown in a long house (a traditional First Nations building), and is easy to spot when you get to the right area.The museum houses artifacts...
amambaw Says: The North Pacific Fishing Village is a fantastic heritage site located just outside of Prince Rupert in Port Edward. The site is home to one of Port Edward's old canneries as well as a small village that is representative of a turn-of-the-century cannery. The site is still...
Devyn Says: Spending a day on a fishing boat in just about any place is pretty much a guarantee of a great day, but most especially in British Columbia. It was still the very beginning of the season that day, but we came home with a nice 30 lb. salmon!
Devyn Says: KP is just about one of the best places you can go to relax, fish, kayak, hike, fly fish, etc. The lodge is very secluded and very well-managed, making your stay there worth every cent.
Devyn Says: When in the BC area, a great thing to do is get on a float plane, which is a small plane that takes off and lands in the water. They stay at low altitudes, which provides for great views of the beautiful BC coast.
Visit the North Pacific Fishing/Canning Village
davidjoha Says: Once we got downtown, we decided to take a tour to the Fishing Village. On the way our guide pointed out many things. We saw coastal deer right along the road. The highway was very wavy. He explained that the ground was all muskeg and that the road was built by pouring...
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Dolly's Fish Market: Great Fresh Seafood out of a small kitchen
CdnJane Says: We had dinner in Cow Bay at Dolly's, which didn't look like much from outside.... or inside, either. Half a fish store, and half a restaurant with not a lot of tables. Someone actually left for us to have their table. Suspect that we were the only non-locals! It was...
Down by Fisheman's Warf and tourist information: The Fresh Seafood
Davelyn Says: There aren't too many places that you can really enjoy the atmosphere, hospitality and food like it has here. Close to the Information Office and Dock where local boats and Cruise Ships come in . Clam Chowder and Mussels. The Clams are morning fresh and the taste is Just...
retired_poppi Says: Via Rail Canada runs a touristic train, the Skeena, between Jasper and Prince Rupert 3 times per week. Westbound, the train arrives Monday, Thursday or Saturday evenings. Eastbound, it departs on Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings.
Davelyn Says: If you have ever thought of travelling across Canada by rail, let me tell you, it's one of the nicest trips anyone could ever take. From Jasper, west to Prince George and on to Rupert on the Skeena (which is part of the VIA RAIL , is just a Adventurer's Dream come true. With...
Zeller's is a deparment store along the lines of Wal-Mart and K-Mart. There's nothing out of the ordinary about it and if you're a tourist, you don't come to Prince Rupert just to come here. But if you have to, Zeller's is your bet to purchase goods.
What to buy: Some things are definiltey more expensive then others. The food is at average prices but the clothing can be expensive.
What to pay: If you shop right, you can get quite an assortment of things. I'd say get out 40 dollars in Canadian currency and that should set you.
Written Sep 3, 2006
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I thought this was a hostel, but when I stayed there, I got the impression is a halfway home for the recently paroled. Whatever it was, it was not enjoyable -- the place smelled, and the bed had musty, itchy sheets that made me finally sleep in my sleeping bag. To top it off, I was awoke near 2 a.m. by someone shaking the doorknob, trying to get in. You could hear this person up and down the hall, yelling, screaming, running and pounding. Finally he went outside and started cursing up a storm, directing most of his venom at "You white *!*#!" Apparently he was a First Nationer, drunker than all get out, and ready to do some damage. My window was open (the smell) and because I was on the second floor I was afraid he was going to jump up and get in. Not a good experience at all. Stay clear. Go to the other side of town.
Written Apr 23, 2004
Luggage and bags: Travel light
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In summer, light clothes and rain jacket. In Fall and winter Warm cloth and Rain Jacket
Photo Equipment: Camer and Camcorder
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Tenting and Trailer Areas . Fish gear for big Salmon, Haddock . Places to rent Fishing Boats and Cruises
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Sasie Says: A nice hike from the Highway outside town (there's only one) to Grassy Bay. It's a pretty spot. Better if you can make the hike on a sunny day. The path is part stone or chip and part boardwalk. You need to boardwalk to get over the muskeg. Watch for wild cranberries in the...
WittyName32 Says: Has this to look at: a No Parking sign painted onto rock, as the parking lot is recessed, beneath the main road. Not your everyday urban setting. I thought it interesting is all.
GrumpyDiver Says: I'm not sure why, but we got some of the most amazing sunsets over Hecate Strait near Prince Rupert.
HispanicYob Says: This may sound stupid, but one of my favorite things about going to Prince Rupert was Tim Horton's, the Canadian bakery that's actually pretty cheap to eat at. Make sure you order a Honey Dip and their Chicken Salad Wrap. Mmm.....that's what I'm talkin' bout! One of my...
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Enjoy the Sites in the Prince Rupert Area
We arrived in Prince Rupert, by way of the Skeena Railroad, from Jasper. We had about 2 days before we boarded the ferry for the Alaska Marine Highway System. The bus system didn't seem very reliable...
Prince Rupert is the most important centre on the west coast of northern British Columbia. With a population of around 13,000, it is the major air, water and ground transportation hub.
I came into Prince Rupert by Greyhound, a 2.5 day trip from Lake County, California, where I was then living. You go through Prince George, which is inland British Columbia, after which is next to...
Jesse and I visited Prince Rupert in the summer of 2005 during our BC road trip. We were so glad to visit, it was such a wonderful place and we hope to go back again someday! Prince Rupert is on the...
Where Canada's Wilderness begins
Well, what can I say. There's not much to do in this small Canadian town. Located in British Columbia before you get into Alaska, Prince Rupert looks like a typical midwestern town back in the States....
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DO NOT BOOK A BEAR TOUR TO THE KHUTZEYMATEEN WITH PALMERVILLE ADVENTURES
Greg Palmer cancelled our three hour bear tour and told us he would refund our money in full as per his terms and conditions on his website. Six+ months later and he still hasn't made the refund. He leads you on with false promises and excuses why he never made it - such as "out-of-town", "posted cheque but never received", "unable to direct deposit", "unable to use the Paypal facility" (which he relies on on his own website - go figure), "unable to refund onto credit card", "too busy setting things up for winter", "unable to use the internet" (how he can then send an email confounds us), "too complicated to conduct a bank transfer"...on and on for months and months.
Quite simply the man is either technologically inept or a crook. Either way I would NEVER recommend doing business with him.
I gave him every opportunity to make the refund, but more fool me as it exceeded the timeframes for disputes/claims via Paypal (45 days) and insurance (6 months). I took this case to Consumer Protection British Columbia and attempted to have it resolved via online dispute resolution. They said I was best off getting legal representation as Greg was not forthcoming nor left contact details as he fell off the grid yet again.
I've informed Tourism Prince Rupert of his disgraceful reputation so that they can factor this in when making future recommendations to travellers in the area. The next step is leaving a trail of bad reviews such as this across the internet.
Congratulations Greg, hope our $1000 was worth losing tens of thousands' worth of business from this poor review.
There are many other similar service providers in the area. My partner and I managed to find one at the last minute and they were very professional, accommodating and provided an unforgettable experience. Do not risk losing the opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime by trusting Greg Palmer from Palmerville Adventures.
Visited May 2012