Prince Rupert BC, Northern British Columbia, Canada

Cow Bay, Prince Rupert, Northern BC

Pop down for a cappuccino to quaint old Cow Bay, one of the oldest parts of the city, and the bustling heart of the waterfront. Formerly Cameron Cove, Cow Bay is named after the historic day that dairy cows arrived in town. The herd swam ashore from a boat to their landing spot in Cow Bay! Many people hang out at the Bay just trying to catch a glimpse of the legendary Cow Fish, Prince Rupert's Loch Ness equivalent.

Prince Rupert is establishing itself as a premier sea kayaking destination. Paddling spots include Porcher Island, the Mystery Islands, Melville Islands, Work Channel (paddle with whales), and Khutzeymateen Inlet for grizzly bear viewing. Special spring trips run to the Nass River to paddle with the Oolichan and eagles. Kayaks are a snap to learn and easy to paddle. Guided trips out of Prince Rupert last anywhere from 3 hours to 7 days. Rent a kayak from Cow Bay and explore nearby islands and the inner harbour. Experienced and novice paddlers are welcome, and lessons are available.
The Mystery Islands are a group of magical islands located deep in the heart of the North Coast, offering remoteness and raw beauty: a place that has remained relatively untouched for thousands of years, except by the Kitkatla people who call this area their home. Explore the many small islands that dot this area, paddle the misty veiled inlets, and venture off onto the open ocean in search of forgotten beaches, exposed coastlines and ancient native sites.
The remote and unspoiled Melville Islands are situated right on the border with Southeast Alaska, described by locals as The Last Frontier, and Heavens Pocket. There are literally hundreds of islands, intricate passageways and inlets to explore. Some islands can only be explored at high tide, some are home to seals and sea lions, and others are just covered with white sandy beaches.

Whitewater kayakers will enjoy surfing and hole-riding the reversing tidal rapids at Butze Rapids. Comparable to Skookumchuck Rapids on BC�s south coast, but with more variety. Tides of 15-19 foot offer the best action. Whitewater kayaking can be extremely hazardous, depending on the tides and the paddlers skill level.

Northern British Columbia enthralls visitors with its beauty, hospitality and vast open wilderness spaces accommodating every outdoor recreation known to man.

First Nations guides will lead you on the five-hour Pike Island/Laxspa�aws Archaeology Tour of the 1,800-year-old sites. The scenic, secluded, and forested Pike Island features three village sites and a petroglyph site on the beach.

Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in the Khutzeymateen Valley is home to one of the largest concentration of Grizzly Bears on the north coast of British Columbia. The sanctuary is the only park in the world expressly preserved for the protection of grizzly bears. Eco-tours are available to the rugged Khutzeymateen Valley, fifty miles by boat up a long inland fjord, which can truly be an experience of a lifetime.

Foch-Gilttoyees Provincial Park and Protected Area on the north side of the Douglas Channel south of Kitimat protects rugged coastal terrain, from sea level to mountain peak. Canoeing, kayaking, wilderness camping, swimming, rock climbing, scuba diving, and wildlife viewing are possible in the park.

Gitnadoiks River Provincial Park in the the Kitimat Range of the Coast Mountains, south of Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert, offers excellent sport fishing, with at least 13 species of fish, including Pacific Salmon. Canoeing, kayaking, wilderness camping, and wildlife viewing are possible in the park.

Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park provides the closest public campground for those connecting with BC Ferries' Inside Passage route and the Alaska Ferry. The park is located 16 km east of Prince Rupert, on the small Prudhomme Lake, with a boat launch for anglers and paddlers.

Across Hecate Strait lie the mythical islands of Haida Gwaii, the former Queen Charlotte Islands

Prince Rupert is also a common jumping-off point for trips to Queen Charlotte Islands as well as to Alaska. The nine ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System traces thousands of miles of the world's most sceic coastline. From the verdant rainforests of Northern British Columbia and the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska to the smoldering volcanoes of the Aleutian Chain to the glaciers and fjords of Prince William Sound, the ships glide over crystal seas and plow through ocean swells. You can sail from Bellingham, Washington to Prince Rupert, B.C. north to Alaska, getting off in any Southeast Alaska port town, then catching another ferry going on.

Aerial 'flightseeing' tours are available to Prince Rupert's coastal Icefields, to the Khutzeymateen Valley of the great Grizzly Bear, and to the Alaskan Great Cambria and Salmon Icefields.

Alastair Lake is one of British Columbia's three known nesting sites for trumpeter swans, the largest waterfowl in the world. Getting to Alastair Lake, though, requires some effort. Charter aircraft from Prince Rupert, or boat travel via the Skeena River, are the best ways to get there.

The Queen of Prince Rupert bathed in late afternoon sunshine in Prince Rupert, BC

Golf: Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course located within walking distance of downtown hotels. Golf Vacations in British Columbia.

For a dip in refreshing water, sunbathing, or a walk along a rainforest nature trail, Diana Lake Provincial Park, adjacent to Prudhomme Lake Park, is a much-frequented recreational area close to Prince Rupert.

The city's Roosevelt Park was named for the US president, in honour of the 73,000 American servicemen who were stationed in Prince Rupert during the course of the Second World War.

Nature walks and hiking trails are found through the area and within the city limits. City trails are one to two kilometres long, and range from gentle wooded strolls to vigorous hikes. The Butze Rapids Trail near the city features a view of reversing tidal rapids, and Kinsmen's Linear Park offers a system of 10 nature trails in and around the city. Hiking maps are available at the Visitor Info Centre and the Forest Service office.

Cruise Ship Norwegian Dream berthed in Prince Rupert, Northern British Columbia

Experience a leisurely 3-hour cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska's first city. Explore the historic charm of the harbour, docks, and streets. Sightseeing and shopping here makes for a unique and marvelous trip to Ketchikan, Alaska.

Prince Rupert is the gateway to Southeast Alaska and neighbouring north coast villages of Port Edward, Lax Kw�alaams (Port Simpson), Metlakatla, Oona River, Gitkxaahla (Kitkatla), Gitga�ata (Hartley Bay), Kitasoo (Klemtu) and Gingolx (Kincolith).

See the best of Northern BC on one of the Circle Tours that capture the wonders of the north. The Circle Tour of Northern British Columbia incorporates the Alaska Highway through the Rocky Mountain foothills to Watson Lake in the Yukon, linking with the Stewart/Cassiar Highway and Yellowhead Highway 16 in the south. The Inside Passage Tour and The Native Heritage Tour follow the same route, from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island north by ferry to Prince Rupert. Catch another ferry to the Queen Charlotte Islands, or venture east on the Yellowhead Highway to Prince George, and south through the peaceful Cariboo to Vancouver along the historic Cariboo Wagon Road.

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