Welcome to the Good Life in Prince Rupert

This is How We Live It

Balanced. Scenic. Connected.

Life in Rupert moves at the right pace with ocean views, short commutes, and walkable streets.

Quality of life

The Kind of Neighbours That Become Friends

Friendly and diverse, Rupert is the kind of place where people still stop to say hi.

Community & Neighbourhood

A Strong Start for Every Family

From preschool to grad, Rupert offers close-knit schools and space for kids to grow and thrive.

Schools and Family Life

Don’t believe us? Meet Hannah

She’ll tell you about how livable Prince Rupert is, especially if you consider yourself a ‘foodie’.

Fun’s not seasonal here

Nature is always in the mood
Rain or shine, Rupert’s wild coast offers hikes, wildlife, and rugged outdoor adventure.
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A vibrant arts, culture and recreation scene awaits
Paint nights, pickleball, dance classes, improv, textiles, and more. Being trapped inside on rainy days does wonders for creative and athletic types alike. If you want ’em, we’ve got excuses to stay inside.
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Global taste, small-town vibe
Rupert’s food scene is relaxed, diverse, and welcoming—from comfort food to global flavours, coffee shops to casual takeout spots.
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Culture that’s been here forever
Prince Rupert sits on Ts’msyen territory, where Indigenous culture is present, evolving, and rooted in daily life, art, language, and events.
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A ‘goldilocks’ sized community.

Big enough for what you need, small enough it’s all in reach
Prince Rupert has access to amenities like a pool, full size recreation centre and arena, golf course, racquet centre, tennis courts, gymnastics facility, indoor futsal court. It also has community health services, dental, hearing and eye clinics.
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The rumours are true 
— it rains a lot
We can’t deny it, it rains a lot here. But the up side to all that precipitation is 1) it rarely comes in snow form, 2) the lush forests 3) air that is always breathable and, 4) the risk of a heat wave is almost zero. It may not be for everyone, but we’ll take it.
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Meet our colourful local success stories
A Day in the Life

Hannah

Fifty-one is not a big number. Until it is. Because fifty-one happens to be the number of restaurants and food…

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A Day in the Life

Matt

When Matt Simmons moved to Prince Rupert from Victoria, he found himself in that familiar in-between space…

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