Why go
- City in Canada.
- Served by Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).
- Home to roughly 12,915 people.
History
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.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Prince Rupert Airport (YPR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YPR has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Prince Rupert Cruise Terminal, 0.8 km); routes include Dodge Cove - Prince Rupert Ferry Route, Digby Island Ferry, Digby (Digby Island) to Prince Rupert (Fairview).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Prince Rupert, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.