All About Prince Rupert
The City of Prince Rupert is a marine city, located on Kaien Island, at the mouth of the majestic Skeena River, on BC's beautiful Pacific North Coast. It is the transportation hub of BC's North Coast and is the gateway for Asia-North American trade.
Prince Rupert is a friendly, safe and affordable place to live, with breath taking scenery and first class recreational attractions.
For more information visit the City of Rupert website here.
The population is 12,300 (2021 census).
Prince Rupert is situated on Kaien Island, north of the mouth of the Skeena River and linked to the mainland by a short bridge. The city is located approximately 770km north of Vancouver (1457km by highway).
Prince Rupert is located at the western terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Highway). It is located approximately 140km west of Terrace and 715km west of Prince George.
The Prince Rupert port is Asia's closest port of entry on the west coast.
Up to date weather forecasts can be found by visiting the Weather Network.
Transportation
The Port of Prince Rupert is located in a sheltered harbour and is the deepest ice-free natural harbour in North America, and the 3rd deepest in the world. The harbour is the last port of call for cargo ships travelling between eastern Asia and western North America.
Passenger ferries operate from Prince Rupert to Vancouver Island, Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.
BC Transit operates 8 routes within Prince Rupert. For more information, please visit: Prince Rupert Transit System
Prince Rupert Airport is located on Digby Island and only accessible by ferry.
CN Rail runs from Prince Rupert to Valmount, BC.
Via Rail also connects Prince Rupert with Prince George, and Jaspar several times per week.
Government
The City of Prince Rupert's City Council is comprised of six Councilors and one Mayor. They are all elected for a 4 year term.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
HealthLink BC
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
HealthLink BC provides free non-emergency health information and referral services. You can get help and information nay time of the day or night, every day of the year. Call 8-1-1 to ask a registered nurse your health questions.
City of Prince Rupert
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The City of Prince Rupert provides a variety of recreational facilities and programs with the goal of enhancing the quality of life of every citizen. The city publishes a Active Living Guide which provides the details of the facilities, programs, and services available To view the guide online, please visit: Active Living & Community Resource Guide. The guide is a great introduction to the city as it also lists several community groups and local businesses.
The main facilities in Prince Rupert are:
Prince Rupert Recreation Centre
1000 McBride Street
Prince Rupert, BC V8J3H2
Phone: 250-624-6707
Website
Prince Rupert Recreation Centre is comprised of the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre and the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. The Earl Mah Aquatic Centre offers an indoor pool, tot pool, sauna, hot tub and a fitness area. The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre offers the Russell Gamble Gymnasium, activity rooms, an auditorium, arts room, crafts rooms and an ice arena.
Prince Rupert Racquet Centre
525 9th Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J2S9
Phone: 250-627-1446
The Prince Rupert Racquet Centre, located next to the Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Centre, offers two regulation size squash courts, two regulation size racquetball courts, licensed bar and facility rentals.
Prince Rupert Public Library
101 6th Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC
Phone: 250-627-1345
Website
Curling Club
Located in Seal Cove in Prince, the Prince Rupert Curling Club is the host of many events in Prince Rupert, both curling and non-curling related. To book an event, or to learn more about curling schedules and events, check out their website: https://www.curlbc.ca/curling-centres/northern-bc/prince-rupert-curling-club/
Golf Course
The Prince Rupert Golf Club is an 18-hole course tucked just behind Mount Hays in Prince Rupert. The lush grounds are home to the avid golfing community of Prince Rupert, who often brave the rain to play. Each year the Golf Club hosts numerous charity golf scrambles, tournaments, and more. To learn more about the course, local tournaments, their shop, opportunities for lessons, and more, check out their website at: http://www.princerupertgolf.com/
