Prince Rupert - Where Canada's Wilderness BeginsWith its postcard-perfect location at the mouth of the Skeena River, Prince Rupert is impressively positioned in the ruggedness of the Coast Mountain Range. Built by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway as a gateway for the Silk Trade with the Orient, it continues to this very day to be an important port for transpacific trade. Want to take one of the world's finest grizzly bear watching excursions? You've come to the right place. Not only does Prince Rupert showcase some of the most accessible and breathtaking wilderness and wildlife habitat but also an extremely rich First Nations culture and a unique north coast fishing history. The area is one of the oldest continuously occupied regions of the world and is believed to have been one of the most densely populated areas north of Mexico prior to European settlement in the New World. New cruise ship facilities constructed in 2004 at the Northland Cruise Terminal accommodate ships of up to 300 meters LOA and 100,000GRT, complementing the Atlin Terminal small ship facilities. Passengers arriving by cruise ship can experience Prince Rupert through an extensive shore excursion program reflecting the areas spectacular wilderness and wildlife, diverse culture, and eclectic history. Passenger Amenities and Accommodations:Terminal/Port Specifications |
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