Things to Do in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is home to fabulous shopping, museums, and intriguing restaurants that tempt your tastebuds with fresh local seafood. Go whale watching or bear watching. See some of the most amazing wildlife up close or get active and take a kayaking or hiking tour. Here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in Prince Rupert or click here for the perfect 3-day Prince Rupert Itinerary, to make sure you get the most out of your trip.

1. Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Description: See bears in their natural habitat swimming, playing and feeding on spawning salmon. To book your tour click here https://adventuretours.ca/tours/grizzly-bear-tour/
Duration: 7 hours
Season: Mid-May to End of July

2. Whale Watching Tour
Description: Join a whale watching tour for an unforgettable experience of observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. To book your tour click here https://adventuretours.ca/tours/whale-watching-tour/
Duration: 4 hours
Season: End of July to mid-September

3. Rushbrook Trail
Description: Rushbrook Trail is ideal for a quick walk, featuring a mostly flat and easy path that stretches 1.2 km in one direction, making it an out-and-back route.
Duration: 1 hour
Season: Year-round

4. Museum of Northern British Columbia
Description: The award winning Museum of Northern British Columbia is one of Prince Rupert’s main attractions. Not only is its building amazing, its collection of Indigenous artifacts dates back to the end of the last ice age.
Duration: 2 hours
Season: Year-round

5. Sunken Gardens
Description: The gardens are located below street level (which is why they’re called the “sunken” gardens) in an old WWII bunker. The Sunken Gardens offer a lovely escape for everyone strolling around Cow Bay, and they’re fully accessible for those using wheelchairs.
Duration: 20 – 40 minutes
Season: Year-round

6. Ice House Gallery
Description: The Ice House Gallery is the retail administration of the Northwest Coast Artists’ Cooperative, where you can discover a wide variety of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind fine art created by artists from the Northwest Coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Season: Year-round