At one time there were 26 canneries in the surrounding area
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The Khutzeymateen is Canada’s first and only grizzly bear sanctuary.
Explore Nature and Wildlife
3019 mm of rain/snowfall per year. That’s 120 inches!
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We’ve got colourful cargo, and see $60 billion annually in trade.
Explore our Industries
‘Rupert Nites’ for expats living in other cities like Vancouver.
Learn why you’ll love it
Genetic links between 4000 year old remains and living residents
Local Ts’msyen Culture and History
Over 23 million tonnes in cargo moved annually
Learn how we’re thriving
First rural community with the RCMP Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ folks
We’ve got services you need
People connected to place since time immemorial
Learn more about local culture
Places to stay with character and charm
Come for a visit
Highway 16 is top rated by Autobahn driver’s magazines
How to get here
Our wildlife has flair – “Hammy” the deer made headlines getting stuck in a hammock
Explore the Wild
A pop up container market to help artisans benefit from cruise traffic
A vibrant place to live
Once the halibut capital of the world
Explore What’s on Offer
At one time there were 26 canneries in the surrounding area
Explore Things to Do
The Khutzeymateen is Canada’s first and only grizzly bear sanctuary.
Explore Nature and Wildlife
3019 mm of rain/snowfall per year. That’s 120 inches!
Explore Climate and Environment
We’ve got colourful cargo, and see $60 billion annually in trade.
Explore our Industries
‘Rupert Nites’ for expats living in other cities like Vancouver.
Learn why you’ll love it
Genetic links between 4000 year old remains and living residents
Local Ts’msyen Culture and History
Over 23 million tonnes in cargo moved annually
Learn how we’re thriving
First rural community with the RCMP Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ folks
We’ve got services you need
People connected to place since time immemorial
Learn more about local culture
Places to stay with character and charm
Come for a visit
Highway 16 is top rated by Autobahn driver’s magazines
How to get here
Our wildlife has flair – “Hammy” the deer made headlines getting stuck in a hammock
Explore the Wild
A pop up container market to help artisans benefit from cruise traffic
A vibrant place to live
Once the halibut capital of the world
Explore What’s on Offer
At one time there were 26 canneries in the surrounding area
Explore Things to Do
The Khutzeymateen is Canada’s first and only grizzly bear sanctuary.
Explore Nature and Wildlife
3019 mm of rain/snowfall per year. That’s 120 inches!
Explore Climate and Environment
We’ve got colourful cargo, and see $60 billion annually in trade.
Explore our Industries
‘Rupert Nites’ for expats living in other cities like Vancouver.
Learn why you’ll love it
Genetic links between 4000 year old remains and living residents
Local Ts’msyen Culture and History
Over 23 million tonnes in cargo moved annually
Learn how we’re thriving
First rural community with the RCMP Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ folks
We’ve got services you need

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Meet our
vibrant
community

Scenery, people, and opportunity — Rupert’s not like anywhere else.
Get to know us by exploring the colours of our rainbow.

Paddling on the edge

Meet Steve Milum, the adventure paddler and owner of Skeena Kayaking. Steve is the guy who knows how to turn a calm morning into a full-blown coastal Odyssey. Steve shares the practical, local intel that makes a day on the water feel both effortless and memorable.
Trade, tourism & transformation
Where big things are happening
Prince Rupert sees over $60 billion in trade go through its port terminals annually. This is a small, but mighty place. We’ve got heart, colour, character, and a whole lot of opportunity.
Explore work opportunities
$1.5 BILLION
Being invested in Prince Rupert’s public and private infrastructure to strengthen trade, transportation, and export corridors
3X FASTER
Prince Rupert’s port moves cargo three times faster than other West Coast ports.
Explore our colourful community
Walkable neighbourhoods
Find out which local corner store has the best eats.
Culinary delights
There’s a theme here – we like to eat.
Wild views
We’ve got some glorious neighbours.
A place for families
Safe. Walkable. Warm.
What’s changing in Prince Rupert
New projects, fresh energy, and infrastructure upgrades are reshaping daily life here.
Be part of the growth

Come get rained on (in a good way)

Your 48-hour crash course

Only have a weekend? We’ve packed the best of Rupert into two salty, scenic days.

Explore the Itinerary

Weather or not, adventure awaits

Rain pants recommended. From hikes to kayaks, this place doesn’t do boring.

Get Outside

What to see before 
you settle

Local eats, must-sees, and the weirdly specific things you’ll wish you knew sooner.

Plan Your Trip