Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Kaien Island near the Alaskan panhandle. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and has a population of 12,300 people as of 2021. [3]

Jul 19, 2024 · Prince Rupert is a fishing town, and everyone has a fishing story. Adventure abounds in Prince Rupert, with unparalleled access to the wild Great Bear Rainforest. Our rugged coastline is bursting with life, from humpback whales and porpoises to grizzly bears and wolves.

Prince Rupert is fortunate enough to be located close to Chatham Sound, an important stop on the feeding and migratory routes of several species of whale, including orcas (killer whales), humpbacks, and grey whales.

The sound can be divided into two parts, by a line drawn between Tugwell and Melville Islands. [4] The northern part, is influenced by the Nass River outflows and village of Lax Kw'alaams, and the southern part influenced by the Skeena River outflows and the city of Prince Rupert.

2 days ago · Prince Rupert, city, on Kaien Island in Chatham Sound, western British Columbia, Canada. It lies near the mouth of the Skeena River on the Pacific coast, 934 miles (1,503 km) northwest of Vancouver. Named in 1906 for Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, it began as a tent town.

PRPA monitors noise at multiple permanent noise monitoring terminals located in Prince Rupert and Port Edward. These stations are sited based on several criteria, with the main goal of providing accurate measurements of noise within the community where there is potential impact from current or future port or non-port related activity.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada is located on the northwest coast of British Columbia on Kaien Island overlooking Hecate Strait and Chatham Sound of the Pacific Ocean. Prince Rupert is referred to as the "Fishing Capital of Canada's Northwest Coast".

The entrance to the harbour at Prince Rupert lies between the southern end of Digby Island and the southern end of Kaien Island, known as Barrett Point. Just offshore from Barrett Point lies Barrett Rock, a submerged and dangerous obstruction for mariners.

Dec 15, 2021 · A new world-class sound system has been installed at the Lester Centre of the Arts in Prince Rupert, opening a new range of artistic possibilities for the many performances and community events that take place at the facility.

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