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Discover Our Nature. situated at the edge of wilderness, the city of Prince rupert sits in a sheltered harbour at the north end of the famed inside Passage. visitors will encounter a mix of urbanity & wilderness, with modern city amenities co-existing with whales, bears, eagles, and a rich marine life.

For thousands of years, the rivers, beaches and inlets around Prince rupert have been home to the tsimshian. this people thrived living off of the plentiful and diverse eco-system. Modern Prince rupert grew from a railroad town to a prosperous fishing and port community in the early 20th century. during the second World War, American and canadian troops flooded to Prince rupert as the city became an American staging area for troops and munitions.

today, Prince rupert has become a vibrant port city with a bright future that is home to people from around the world. cruise visitors will find superb museums and attractions, the work of our renowned artistic community, notable cultural amenities and restaurants that belie our remote location and small population. visitors also have access to phenomenal wildlife viewing and extensive options for outdoor activity, making Prince rupert an ideal cruise destination.

teLLinG Our StOrY… the Prince rupert discovery guide is a tool to lead you through our community and the region and to help you find the unique experiences we have to offer. the guide’s focus is on three key assets: Nature, First Nations culture and the Port city. in it you will find facts and background on places, people and things you will encounter.

interPretive StAtiOnS to tell the story of Prince rupert to the cruise guests, the community has developed a series of “interpretive stations” where you will hear and experience a different chapter of our story. the stations are listed on the bottom of pages 8 and 9 below the Waterfront Walking tour map.

StAmPeD… Been there, DOne thAt! the discovery guide also offers a unique way to track your experiences in our community. get your guide stamped at each station and compare your experi-ences with your fellow passengers. in a way, it is a “scavenger hunt”.

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Prince rupert provides the best in wildlife and nature viewing opportunities from the Alaska cruise theatre, with its close proximity to habitat, diversity of wildlife, longer viewing seasons and ease of access. orca and humpback whales feed in fishing grounds less than an hour from the pier; grizzly bear viewing, accessible by boat, runs from May to August; blacktail deer dine on local gardens and dozens of eagles circle the downtown waterfront. Nowhere is nature more abundant, more diverse, and so close to port.

Beaver canada’s national animal, featured on the nickel, is a dark brown, 110 lb chainsaw with a paddle-shaped tail for swimming. the world’s largest beaver dam (in canada) can be viewed from space.

Black Bear up to 350 lbs, they can be dark brown, black, beige, even white! Kermodei or “spirit” bears, our official provincial animal and symbol for the 2010 Winter olympics, are unique to Bc.

BlackTail Deer up to 200 lbs (average is 120), bucks, does, and fawns can be found in city gardens dining on lawns and plants.

DUNGeNeSS craB Found on sandy sea floors, fishermen lay cage traps attached to surface floats, and only keep the males over 8” across the shell (Females have a wide “egg-shaped” stomach, males are “arrowhead” shaped).

eaGle the largest predatory birds at 14 lbs and 6 ft wingspans, they can lift half their weight! you can spot juveniles from their all-brown feathers; they appear larger than adults.

Grizzly / BrOwN Bear At up to 1,500 lbs, grizzlies are the largest bears, but they can still run up to 30 mph! April to August they eat coastal sedgegrass, before the arrival of salmon spawns.

HaliBUT A flat fish, like sole, with both eyes on the upside, they can weigh up to 500 lbs! Halibut over 60 lbs are called “barn doors,” under 60 lbs are “chickens.”

HarBOUr Seal these 300 lb locals live near shore and spend much of the day basking on small islands. their tendency to chase and steal fish makes them unpopular with local fishermen.

HUmpBack wHale up to 16 metres long, these giants migrate north from Mexico and Hawaii to feed. they surface 2-5 times between deep dives, raising their tails on the final dive.

mOOSe Largest of the deer family, their brown hair and long legs often have them confused with horses. Males grow 5 ft antlers in April which are shed in winter.

mOUNTaiN GOaT these “rock goats” eat plants and berries yet weigh up to 350 lbs. sure-footed climbers with hooves for high, rough, slippery terrain, they appear on mountains as moving white dots!

Orca (killer wHale) these black-and-white marked dolphins hunt salmon in “pods” of 3-15 whales and are often spotted “spy-hopping”, breaching, and fluke slapping.

raveN Larger than crows with a 5 ft wingspan of iridescent feathers, their high intelligence and deceptive bird calls earned them titles of “trickster” and “creator” in stories of the tsimshian.

SalmON Pacific salmon are abundant around Prince rupert with six species: sockeye, coho, chum, pinks, springs and steelhead. they are born in fresh water, migrate to the ocean, then return to fresh water to reproduce.

Sea OTTer these “old Men of the sea” dive near shore for fish and shellfish. Warmth comes from their thick fur; prized (along with the beaver) in the 19th century european fur trade during the discovery of Bc’s coast.

STellar Sea liON Weighing up to 1,200 lbs they are the largest of the “eared” seals; they group in large colonies, rookeries or “haulouts” near fishing grounds. sea Lions “roar” and harbour seals “bark.”

wOlf Much larger than their canine counterparts (55-130 lbs) wolves vary from white to gray to black. they mate for life and travel in packs of 2-15, often hunting black-tailed deer.

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wHaleS See a whale skull in cow Bay’s Atlin building

eaGleScollect an eagle sticker with any souvenir purchase at Homework, opposite eagle Bluff in cow Bay

craBStake home crab plucked straight from the north pacific at dolly’s Fish Market

HaliBUT get “Halibutized” at the crest

Sea OTTerHead to cow Bay’s government Wharf for a chance sighting

BlackTail DeerWalk the Mcclymont park trail to find this unusual resident

Beavertaste a “Beaver tail” at cow Bay’s Seahorse trading company

Prince ruPertPrince rupert is at the heart of the inside Passage, the famed gold rush corridor from seattle to Alaska, and is surrounded by dense ecology, culture and history.

KhutZeYmAteen GriZZLY SAnctuArY Bounded by glacier-capped mountains, canada’s first dedicated grizzly preserve features a 4 month season, when the bears feed on tide water sedgegrass before the salmon arrive.

hecAte StrAitFeaturing humpback and orca whales, sea lions, seals, and marine birds, it’s well-known for salmon, crab and halibut fishing (explains 10,000 years of First Nations settlement).

SKeenA riverWestern canada’s largest undammed river, famous for steelhead and sockeye runs, massive eagle population and surrounding mountain valleys of bears, mountain goats, wolves and moose.

the Pacific rainforests of North America comprise the world’s largest temperate rainforest ecoregion, bounded by the Pacific coast mountain ranges, Alaska’s Prince William sound, British columbia and Northern california. the rainforests, relatively young at only a few thousand years old, feature high rainfalls (up to 300 cm / 120 inches per year) and moderate year-round temperatures (10-24°c / 50-77°F).

the ecosystem – interaction of plants, animals, weather, sun, soil and atmosphere – is incredibly productive. the biomass – the mass of all living matter – is often four times greater than tropical rainforests. When combined with decaying matter, the rainforest is the greatest on the planet, owing to the rarity of forest fires and the lesser levels of destruction from blow-downs or avalanches.

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PHoto credits

oPPosite PAge: Kent Kallberg, doug davis (x2)

FirSt nAtiOnS cuLture oF PriNce ruPert

For thousands of years, Prince rupert has been home to one of the coast’s most advanced civilizations, the tsimshian. seafarers, warriors and artisans, the tsimshian people weave a complex cultural tapestry; their astounding history is an oral tradition recorded through the retelling of stories.

FirSt nAtiOnS OF the nOrth PAciFic

the North Pacific coast has been home to many First Nations cultures since the last ice age. Prince rupert is the heart of the tsimshian’ traditional territory, which extends up the skeena river and along many of the inlets and channels. this territory is bordered by the traditional lands of the gitxsan, Nisga’a, Haida and Heiltsuk people, many of whom today make their home in Prince rupert as well as in their traditional communities along the coast. each Nation has distinct languages, cultures, traditions and artistic expression, but all Nations are connected to the abundant resources of the local ecology.

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the tsimshian territory extends along the lower skeena river to douglas channel and coastal islands of the inside Passage up to the mouth of the Nass river. Here the economic and social institutions have evolved and flourished. today they speak sm’algyax, “the real language” and live in one of the seven communities.

traditionally the tsimshian people lived in communal extended family longhouses led by a chief and belonged to one of four clans – Killerwhale, raven, Wolf, and eagle.

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LOnGhOuSeextended families of First Nations on the west coast of North America once lived together in great plank

houses known as longhouses (big houses). these are still used as important gathering places for ceremonial and community events. Longhouses often contain elaborate painting and totem poles at the entrance or as central beams.

ceremOniAL Or tOtem POLeStotem poles are large, intricate cedar carvings of human, composite, and animal life forms. they represent the varied history and ancestry of families and clans. uses include:

welcoming visitors; honoring someone who has died; commemorating special occasions and events.

DAnce & reGALiAFirst Nations’ ceremonial and dance clothing and masks are designed and decorated to express identity, through family and cultural ancestry. these are worn in community

ceremonies and celebrations, and to share cultural stories through song and dance.

the tsimshian have kept their history and culture alive over thousands of years with a sophisticated interweaving of oral history, totem poles, house fronts, ceremonial regalia, songs, dances and their famous feasts (potlatches).

WeAvinGthe inner bark of the cedar tree has been traditionally woven into hats, clothing, ropes, belts, necklaces, and mats. Woven baskets were used for storing and

transporting wild fruits and berries, fish and meat, as well as moss, shellfish, and seaweed.

PetrOGLYPhSArchaeological sites in the region reveal evidence of ancient village sites dating back thousands of years.

Petroglyphs are picture carvings on rock surfaces that give an artistic glimpse of the ancestral life of the tsimshian people.

cAnOeScanoes were once the main transportation method of the region’s First Nations people. the various styles

are skillfully carved from a single cedar log. these beautiful canoes are of artistic, cultural, and spiritual significance to their communities.

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FOOD SOurceSFor thousands of the years an abundant supply of natural food sources have sustained the First Nations communities of the Pacific North coast.

SalmONFresh, smoked, canned, or frozen, salmon is a rich food source central to the culture and survival of both coastal and interior First Nations.

HaliBUTA large flatfish that dwells on the ocean bottom, halibut are a key element of both traditional and present-day coastal diets.

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this small smelt fish has been a staple in culture and trade. it is first to return to northern rivers in spring, providing food, medicine, and oil for food preservation and other uses.

kelpKelp is nutrient-rich seaweed harvested from underwater forests. A valued trade and gift item, it can be dried, toasted, cooked, or sprinkled on other foods.

SOapBerryiron-rich soapberries are eaten fresh, whipped, or dried, while other parts of the plant have medicinal uses. the berry pulp is soapy to the touch.

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A plant for food and medicine, their seasonal cycle signals the best times for fishing and food collection. salmonberries are a raspberry often eaten with sugar and oolichan grease, or made into jam.

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TOTem pOleS take the walking tours in the exploration guide

maSkSview the best tsimshian masks and other great northwest coast art at the Museum of northern Bc

arT aND arTefacTS Find the hidden gallery at the crest Hotel

perfOrmaNceexperience traditional First nations dance and storytelling through the ship’s excursions at the Museum of northern Bc

STONe carviNGSFor lovers of arts and crafts, stop by Studio 9 on 3rd Avenue for soapstone carvings and original art

TraNSiT aND TraDepaddle north America’s largest canoe on the tsimshian traditional canoe Quest tour

arTiSTS aT wOrkMeet local craftspeople at Salmonberry trading’s cow Bay market

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oPPosite PAge: Kent Kallberg (x2), J.F. Bergeron / enviroFoto, Museum of Northern Bc (x2)

Prince ruPert A Port city

the city of Prince rupert lies nestled against the coastal mountains of British columbia’s North coast in an ice-free protective harbour, the third deepest in the world. since the arrival of the grand trunk Pacific railway, Prince rupert has grown to become an important west coast port city for cargo and passengers, and a major centre for the fishing industry.

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the Northwest coast of America came to european attention during the Age of discovery, when spain, england and russia all competed to expand their influence on the Pacific coast. But it was the fur trade that brought europeans into direct and lasting contact with the First Nations of the region. At first, British and American ships came in search of sea otter pelts which they sold in china. Not long after, the Hudson’s Bay company expanded their territory to include permanent trading posts, which supplied modern goods to the local First Nations.

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in the 19th century, railways were the driving force of progress in North America, opening up areas to development and trade. the grand trunk Pacific railway was the last great railway to be developed in North America. in 1903, charles Hays, the railway’s general manager, looked for a route and terminus on the North coast which would take advantage of being the closest North American port to Asia. He discovered a route through the rockies that made it the gentlest grade of any railway on the continent, ending in Prince rupert.

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the first surveyors arrived in Prince rupert in 1906 and were followed by eager pioneers. Before long “the tent, candle and kerosene phase” began. residents and businesses were housed in tents with wooden half walls and floors. streets were made of wood planks. in those early days, the settlements were called Baconville, vickersville and Knoxville, after colourful local characters. in 1907, clearing of the townsite began, and in 1909 the first lots were sold by auction. this captured worldwide interest, resulting in numerous buyers and the population surged to 3,000.

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charles Hays envisioned a city that “possesses a grandeur that would rival other west coast ports.” in 1907, Hays awarded the city design contract to Messrs Brett & Hall, a Boston firm of landscape architects to be what the promotional literature called “one of the most beauti-fully laid out cities in America.” in 1911 the grand trunk Pacific railway commissioned architect Francis rattenbury, who had designed the Parliament Buildings and the empress Hotel in victoria, to design a magnificent hotel for what Hays described as the “Metropolis of the North.”

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SALmOnthe salmon fishery has had a significant role in the economic development of the area. the first industrial cannery was established in 1871. soon after, Prince rupert became a hub for canneries gifted

with rail access to market and proximity to productive fishing grounds of the skeena river.

FiShinG FLeetPrince rupert was been the home port for the Northern fishing fleet for decades because of the region’s abundant fishing grounds. At the beginning of the industrial fishery, in the late 1870s, manual row boats

were seen at the mouths of the skeena river trying to net salmon. these early vessels have been replaced by a wide assortment of boats, seen today in the marinas.

hALiButPrince rupert came to be known as the “Halibut capital of the World” due to its record catches in the 1920s through to the 1960s. the landing and processing of the fish took place in cow Bay at the Atlin

Building, and in seal cove. Plants were equipped with cold storage and refrigeration. Fish were loaded onto reefer box cars which would be railed into markets in canada and the us.

BOAt BuiLDinGPrince rupert’s history of shipyards and boat building starts with the arrival of the railway. coastal steamers were maintained in the gtP Prince rupert drydock (1916) and during the second World War military

vessels were constructed to protect canadian waters. However, Prince rupert is most renowned for construction of fish boats by the MacLeans, the Wahls, the okabes and countless others.

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BUlk designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo like grain or coal destined to Asia and the Middle east in cargo holds that have covered hatches.

BreakBUlk the cranes on these vessels allow them to self-loading and unload lumber logs or steel.

cONTaiNer vessels that carry cargo in truck-size intermodal containers. in Prince rupert cargo is destined to toronto, detroit, Memphis and chicago.

ferry Bc Ferries’ Northern expedition is a roll-on-roll-off ferry for automobiles that sail the inside Passage between Port Hardy to Prince rupert.

TUG Prince rupert has state of the art tug equipment in the harbor with 4,900 horsepower to assist vessels as they come to and release from berth.

cOaST GUarD Although there are many different shapes, these vessels are identifiable by their red and white hulls. they do their bit to protect canadian waters.

pilOT BOaT this vessel shuttle pilots to incoming vessels; pilots assist a ship’s captain navigate the unfamiliar waters en route to berth in port.

Trawler these smaller boats with a crew of one or two rely not on nets, but have multiple fishing lines with lures suspended by large riggings.

GilNeTTer these small vessels were initially rowboats and by the 1920s were gas powered. they have a crew of one or two and fish for salmon by snagging their gills in drifting nets.

SeiNer these fishboats are very common since the 1950s, having a crew of three or more, and use a small punt to circle the fish (salmon or herring) and draw the bottom closed, like a purse.

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Prince ruPert’S rOLe in the SecOnD WOrLD WAr

during the second World War, Prince rupert’s population tripled as 150,000 canadian and American troops passed through. Barracks, wartime housing and recreational halls were built. the canadians built a hospital, defenses and an Air Force base, while the united states poured thousands of dollars into the development of the Prince rupert waterfront. thousands of tons of bombs and high explosives were shipped out of Prince rupert’s ocean dock and from nearby Port edward’s wharves. in fact, it was rumored that the atomic bomb was shipped through this route.

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the city’s railway and city founders hoped ships originating in and destined for Asia would utilize Prince rupert and the grand trunk for Pacific cross-ings. today, Prince rupert’s ice-free harbour continues to be a growing transfer point between rail to ship. Prince rupert was declared a public harbour in 1912 and became a national harbour in 1972. Modern grain, coal, breakbulk and now container terminals have developed since the original gang wharves of the early 20th century. Many types of vessels fill the harbour with cargo destined for North America’s heartland.

PHoto credits – tHis PAge: city of vancouver Archives – cvA586-949, don coltman & steffens colmer, Prince rupert regional Archives (x4), Prince rupert Port Authority

oPPosite PAge: Kent Kallberg, Lonnie Wishart (x2), Prince rupert regional Archives (x3)

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1 HaliBUT capiTal Find out why Prince rupert is considered to be the “halibut capital of the world.” Many of the halibut processing plants were located on the waterfront area near the cruise dock.

2 “mOUNTie,” Or rOyal caNaDiaN mOUNTeD pOlice Mounties are synonymous with canada and Prince rupert has a large detachment. Meet an rcMP officer, which is a great photo opportunity from your trip to canada.

3 ecOlOGy Of THe reGiON Learn about the wildlife such as bears, wolves, eagles and ravens in the largest rainforests on the planet.

4 ecOlOGy Of THe HarBOUr Find out about marine mammals such as whales, seals, sea lions and varieties of fish like salmon and halibut.

5 firST NaTiONS arTS the First Nations of the North Pacific coast of North America are considered to have some of the most sophisticated arts and material culture. Learn first-hand from the carvers, weavers and artisans about their techniques.

6 THe fiSHiNG fleeT Historically, Prince rupert has one of the largest fishing fleets on the West coast. see the fishing fleet and learn about life as a fisherman.

7 SalmON caNNiNG salmon canning started in the area in the 1870s, harvesting the massive salmon runs on the skeena river. Before long, Prince rupert became one of the most significant areas for salmon canning on the West coast of North America, having as many as 30 canneries in the area. see the world’s largest cannery on the waterfront.

8 eaGleS Prince rupert is home to a large bald eagle population. often these majestic birds can be seen circling the skies above the city or sitting in the treetops along the waterfront.

9 cOw Bay & BOaT BUilDiNG Prince rupert’s boat building is renowned on the Bc coast. cow Bay was an important boat building hub because of the local Japanese boat builders prior to the second World War.

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Meet real canadian Mounties, professional biologists, historians and other knowledge-able interpreters stationed to meet tourists throughout our historic downtown.

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10 SUNkeN GarDeNS originally excavated as the foundation of the courthouse in 1914, the building construction was delayed by the First World War. Following the war, the newly elected government changed the design and moved the building forward approximately 35 feet, so as not to endorse the policies of the previous officials. during the second World War, the hollow was used for ammunitions storage by the American Military, who constructed a tunnel on either side for easy access.

11 caNaDa, eHLearn about canada’s history, traditions, and habits and how the country differs from its southern neighbour, eh!

12 ciTy DeSiGN & DevelOpmeNT Learn about the unique design and architecture of the city of Prince rupert and the evolution and change of the downtown over the decades.

13 THe ciTy charles Hays was the visionary for the city of Prince rupert. His aspiration was to have a city that rivaled the large west coast port cities, both in size and grandure. discover how the city got its name, the visions and plans for the “metropolis of the North.”

14 TeNT ciTy - early SeTTlemeNT Meet an interpreter at the foot of Prince rupert’s first permanent home, Pillsbury house. Learn about early life in the pioneer encampment that would become the city.

15 GraND TrUNk pacific railway the arrival of the railway was critical to the creation of modern Prince rupert.

16 THe SecOND wOrlD war Prince rupert was a critical staging point for troops and munitions for the united states during the Pacific campaign in the second World War because of Prince rupert’s rail connection to the us heartland. As many as 13,000 us soldiers were stationed here at one time.

17 wOrkiNG HarBOUr Prince rupert is a working harbor with new vessels coming and going daily. Learn how to identify the vessels and under-stand the harbor operations.

18 firST NaTiONS Prince rupert is located in the traditional territory of the tsimshian people. Learn about Metlakatla Pass National Historic site, a place of many ancient villages and the culture of the First People of the harbor.

19 craB fiSHery Prince rupert is famous for its dungeness crabs. they are harvested and exported live to markets and restaurants around the continent. see how the crabs are landed and handled at this operating crab plant.

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D yacHT clUB Prince rupert’s yacht club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in canada. it has been in continuous operation since established at its current location in 1912.

E HOmewOrk (lOve elecTric) Built in 1919 as Love electric, this commercial building remains original with the exception of the upper bay windows.

F SmileS caféFirst built in 1922 and run as cow Bay Lunch, the building was sold to smiley dolly Nelson in 1936. the restaurant is still renowned today for its delicious seafood.

G cOUrTHOUSethis Neo-classical building was constructed in 1923 for the judiciary for $480,000. the brick façade remains unaltered except for the brick cornice. the building provides a focal point for the vista at the east end of second Avenue. At the rear of the building is the sunken gardens.

H ciTy weSToriginally built in 1930 as the government Liquor store, it was converted into a telephone exchange. this Art deco building was remodeled in 1985, with the insertion of larger windows.

I BeSNer BlOckthis landmark building is an excellent example of the flamboyant spanish colonial revival style, featuring clay tildes, curved parapet, and an arched entry to the light well. Built in 1928 for businessman and bootlegger olier Besner, the building is well maintained and remains unaltered on the exterior, except for the lobby entrance.

J ciTy HallBuilt in 1938 for the Federal government, the city of Prince rupert purchased it in 1964. An iconic Art deco building, it includes First Nations’ motifs designed by a local tsimshian artist.

A leisurely self-guided walk reveals Prince rupert’s architectural heritage.

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K 516 3rD ave (javaDOTcUp)designed in the Neo-classical style in 1910 for the Bank of Montreal, this is the city’s first concrete building.

L capiTOl THeaTre Built between 1923 and 1925 for well-known businessman Paul Aivazoff, this italianate style movie theatre was built to resemble a venetian Palazzo. it now houses retail shops.

M Gary’S lOck SHOpBuilt in 1911, this vernacular commercial building has remained intact on both the ground and upper floor.

N pillSBUry HOUSeWhen Prince rupert was just a tent city, crews built the first ‘real’ house for assistant harbour engineer J.H. Pillsbury. the house displays an uncommon double gambrel roof, aligning with the four points of the compass. the building is one of three in the city with municipal heritage designation.

O railway STaTiON An example of formal classical architecture, this station was built in 1922 for the canadian National railway. serving many via rail passengers, the station is no longer in operation, but has been designated a heritage building.

P kwiNiTSa STaTiON An example of the pre-fabricated stations erected along the railway, this building was situated between terrace and Prince rupert since 1911. it was relocated to its current location in 1985 and converted to a railway museum.

DOWntOWn hiGhLiGhtSMany of Prince rupert’s museums & points of interest are within a short stroll from the cruise ship dock.

Q mariNerS park A tribute to those who lost their lives at sea, this harbour-side park includes play structures and a restored vessel from our sister city of owase, Japan.

R mUSeUm Of NOrTHerN BriTiSH cOlUmBia this museum exhibits 10,000 years of North coast ancestry and culture, including more recent history and industrial development.

S carviNG SHeD visitors may have the chance to watch accomplished artists at work on their latest creations in the carving shed.

T lONGHOUSe the gwisamiikgigot dancers share their living culture with visitors in the authentic setting of the museum’s Longhouse.

U priNce rUperT fire mUSeUm Fire department members operate this collection of fire service artefacts, memorabilia and restored service vehicles.

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PHoto credits – tHis PAge: Kent Kallberg (x2), Prince rupert regional Archives (x5), Prince rupert Port Authority

oPPosite PAge: Prince rupert Port Authority, Prince rupert regional Archives (x4), Parkin tours

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A milleNNiUm Trail 1 mile / 1.6 km the trail follows the original rail line connecting the old canneries and shipbuilders. At the foot of Hays creek sits canfisco, the world’s largest salmon cannery (by volume).

B mcclymONT park Trail 1 mile / 1.6 km An urban rainforest trail, the creek is often a route for spawning salmon and fry heading to the ocean. Watch for local Blacktail deer. Features include Hays creek trestle, and habitat for local eagles, deer and ravens.

C mcBriDe cONNecTOr 1/2 mile / 1 km Highway 16 connects Prince rupert with the rest of North America. during the second World War, the us Army corps of engineers built the section to Prince rupert to carry supplies for the 35,000 troops stationed here. totems are featured at the civic centre and at 6th Avenue.

D mcBriDe eaST SiDe HeriTaGe walk 1 mile / 1.6 km Featuring heritage buildings dating back to the founding of Prince rupert. Features include totems at 6th Avenue, the Masonic Hall, and a gothic-styled Presbyterian church. the totem Pole was carved by Freda diesing and Josiah tait. this pole is a reproduction of a Haida Pole from the village of tanu on Haida gwaii / Queen charlotte islands. the figures on the bottom are grizzly bear with frog, killer whale hawk, human face eagle and three watchmen.

E mcBriDe weST SiDe HeriTaGe walk1/2 mile / 1 km Many original residences for founding families were built here, featuring the Anglican cathedral. on this walk, one can find one of the most significant national artifacts. inside the cathedral is the original cenotaph from vimy ridge from the First World War. For an American, the equivalent is the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Prior to the First World War,

canada was a colony tied to the British commonwealth; but on the battlefields of France, canada forged its national character and identity.

At the end of the street is service Park, which accesses Fulton Avenue and service Park via stairs. service Park has two totem poles. the first is a reproduction of a Ninstints House Frontal Pole in Haida gwaii and shows the story of Nurhnoo-semgyet, the wife of a hunter is carried off in the sea. Her husband pursues her to the house of the underwater spirit on the back of a killer whale and there he must overcome a two-headed monster and other challenges to steal his wife back. the second pole has (from the bottom) a killer whale, rainbow person, tcamaos, eagle and three watchmen. tcamaos is a legendary creature that could overturn canoes. For routes to 3rd Avenue and Acropolis Hill pass through service Park to Fulton street.

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venture a few steps beyond the downtown centre and you will quickly find many beautiful residential and community buildings, totem poles, and lush rainforest.

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F acrOpOliS Hill HeriTaGe walk1 mile / 1.6 km Features include two of the totem parks, stunning views of venn Passage and Metlakatla Pass National Historic site. Acropolis Hill was the site of the us Armed Forces base during the second World War, noted here by a monument to President Franklin roosevelt. stairs lead between Borden Avenue and summit, linking to 3rd Avenue and downtown. one of the totem poles here is a reproduction of the eagle and Beaver Pole of Ninstints, a uNesco World Heritage site in Haida gwaii / Queen charlotte islands. the pole shows a grizzly devouring a human victim, cormorant with human hands, mouse and eagle.

G 3rD aveNUe cONNecTOr 1/4 mile / 1/2 km Access to the 3rd Avenue retail shops en route back to the cruise dock. en route you will come across a totem entitled grizzly Bear Pole, which is a recarving by William Jeffery based on a pole from the Haida village of yan. Figures on the pole are grizzly Bear, supernatural grizzly with Frog in mouth, two Bears, Bear Mother.

H DOwNTOwN Please see Waterfront Walking tour (pages 8 and 9) for more information.

I OlDfielD HaTcHery Trail 3/4 mile / 1 km Bordering the Prince rupert golf course, the hatchery is open in the summer months for viewing. the trail winds beside Hays creek.

J mOrSe creek pOND 3/4 mile / 1 km the train tracks here are used as an engine turning point, as this is the terminus for the northern transcontinental railway, the grand trunk Pacific. Look for overgrown fuel tanks of us warships, trains, and vehicles, relics of the second World War. closer to Morse creek Pond, sightings of beavers and local birds are common while the fish ladder is active in the autumn during spawning seasons.

K HarBOUrfrONT 1.5 miles / 2.5 km the harbour, now home to seafood plants and cN’s local railyard, was once the hub of activity for Prince rupert, featuring grain elevators, bulk cargo docks, and the first cruise ship terminals of the north coast.

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Follow Prince rupert’s diverse and scenic trails where you are likely to encounter deer, eagles, and other wildlife.

PHoto credits – tHis PAge: Kent Kallberg, Prince rupert regional Archives (x5)

oPPosite PAge: Kent Kallberg, Prince rupert Port Authority, Prince rupert regional Archives (x3)

BeSt OFPriNce ruPert…

BeST Of… WHere yOu Will Find

BeST fiSH aND cHipS Smiles café

BeST caNaDiaN jewelry aND waTcHeS Manson’s Jewellers

BeST place TO BUy SOUveNir Seahorse trading company

BeST place fOr a UNiQUe GifT cow Bay gift galley

BeST SUSHi Opa Sushi

BeST fUNky GifTS Homework

BeST weST cOaST cUiSiNe aND wiNe cow Bay café

BeST GOlDSmiTHS Harris and Wick goldsmiths

BeST SelecTiON Of Beer crest Hotel’s charley’s lounge

BeST iNTerNaTiONal NewS eddie’s news Stand

BeST SelecTiON Of Bc wiNeS Spirits of cow Bay

BeST place TO BUy caNaDiaN DiamONDS cook’s Jewellers

BeST fiNe DiNiNG crest Hotel’s Waterfront restaurant

BeST SelecTiON Of weST cOaST clOTHiNG Seasport Marine

BeST place TO wiN caNaDiaN DOllarS chances gaming centre

BeST Daily NewS Muskeg news (www.muskegnews.com)

BeST Bc BUrGer Breakers pub

BeST pUrSeS aND HaNDBaGS udder Bags

BeST SmileS Javadotcup

BeST cOffee aND DeSSerTS cowpuccino’s coffee House

BeST HaNDBaGS aND SaTcHelS cow Bay gift galley

BeST SUNDeck TO view THe SUNSeT chances gaming centre

BeST aUTHeNTic HeriTaGe SiTe north pacific cannery

the Outsider’s Guide to Prince rupert Matt J. Simmons – a great guide for walks, hikes, kayaking and biking in and around prince rupert.

Prince rupert heritage Walking tours written for prince rupert’s 100th Anniversary by the city’s Heritage committee, it provides several routes detailing architecturally significant buildings

Prince rupert, An illustrated history written by the city and regional Archives Society in 2010 : a comprehensive photographic essay chronicling the history of the city since its conception.

tsimshian treasures: the remarkable Journey of the Dundas collection. A visually pleasing exhibit catalogue of forty tsimshian Artifacts that spent decades hidden in private hands until it was auctioned in new york in 2006, fetching a record $7 million for a native American collection.

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aNcieNT SONGS & STOrieS Of THe TSimSHiaN

tsimshian longhouse performance of mask dances, tales and songs. includes the award-winning Museum of northern Bc, within minutes of the dock; duration and price make it ideal to combine with other tours.

aNcieNT villaGe, peTrOGlypHS & raiNfOreST

Best combined cultural / nature tour: harbour cruise, traditional salmon BBQ, hike narrated by tsimshian First nations guides on sacred lands.

BUTze raiNfOreST NaTUre walk

Beautiful casual guided walk through a coastal rainforest, chance of seeing active tidal rapids, local bird and wildlife, on a wide clear trail under a forest canopy.

cOaSTal ecO-SySTem kayak

excellent family tour, good for first-time kayakers, “lake-like conditions on ocean inlets,” with a chance of seeing bears, seals, otters; multiple guides allow for groups of various abilities.

crUiSiNG wiTH THe eaGleS

Best tour for viewing eagles, at times up to 100 on tour! great harbour cruise and family tour, touch tank onboard, duration and price make it ideal to combine with other tours.

eXperieNce caNaDa’S wilDerNeSS SeaplaNe

glacier flightseeing with guaranteed window seats. the tour combines a chance of seeing bears, mountain goats, wolves, and a touchdown at a local waterfall, all within minutes of the pier.

kHUTzeymaTeeN Grizzly Bear waTcH

Most accessible bear viewing in the Alaska theatre, great marine life viewing en route, viewing from a 3-level state-of-the-art catamaran with the most experienced boat captains in the area.

mySTerieS & TraDiTiONS Of THe NOrTH cOaST

Best in First nations tsimshian cultural performance, regalia and history. includes the Museum of northern Bc, featuring artefacts used in feast ceremonies, a full welcoming and feast longhouse performance.

Nw HaliBUT fiSHiNGnamed the “Halibut capital of the World,” top halibut fishing year-round with certified charter captains; close in waters a haven for marine birds and mammals.

priNce rUperT ciTy TOUr aND mUSeUm

Best in sightseeing tours, covering the city, harbour, ports and neighbourhoods of prince rupert, from the Second World War.

Sealife DiScOvery & craB feaST

Best family tour. the harbour cruise features indoor/outdoor seating, eagle viewing, crab fishing, and a crab feed onboard. Bar available, touch tank for marine life provided and experienced local guides.

TSimSHiaN cUlTUral kayakHarbour-based kayak straight into wilderness. the shoreside camp across the harbour is a paddle for the more experienced kayaker, but provides great wildlife viewing opportunities.

TSimSHiaN TraDiTiONal caNOe QUeST

paddle the coastal waters of prince rupert in north America’s largest canoe (65ft) with experienced guides and tsimshian village elders.

wHale & mariNe life eNcOUNTer By zODiac

the 12 person high-speed zodiac is a tour in itself. Full protective gear means a fast, comfortable and safe ride to view orcas, humpbacks and other marine life.

wHaleS & mariNe life DiScOvery crUiSe

First nations captains and guides provide marine life commentary along with local history. two vessels used, one offers wheelchair access.

wHaleS, wilDlife & HiSTOric liGHTHOUSeS

great for viewing orcas and humpbacks, sea lion rookeries, marine birds and other coastal wildlife. vessel is a 3-level catamaran with numerous viewing areas indoors and out.

wilDerNeSS jeTBOaT aDveNTUre

the best in wilderness exploration: jetboats to view wildlife, good chance of bears, traditional salmon BBQ, narrated tour of the Skeena river, rainforest walk with forest rangers.

NOrTH pacific caNNery

the largest cannery site on the coast, a national Historic Site featuring a working intact cannery line, interpretive guides, many activities, exhibits, visitor’s centre and scenic boardwalks throughout the site’s many buildings.

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PHoto credits – tHis PAge: skeena Kayaking, Kent Kallberg, Prince rupert Adventure tours

oPPosite PAge: Kent Kallberg, Lonnie Wishart, doug davis BAcK cover: Kent Kallberg (x2), Foggy Point charters, doug davis, seashore charters, Prince rupert Port Authority (x2)

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