Details About Prince Rupert

Attractions

Just a short ride north of Prince Rupert is Khutzeymateen - Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary. Khutzeymateen means "confined space of salmon and bears" and it's no city zoo. The park's 122,000 acres are home to grizzlies, wolves, owls, moose and geese, along with harlequin ducks, kingfishers, harbor seals, and orca and humpback whales along the coast.

Activities

• The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary is Canada's first and only grizzly bear sanctuary.
• Prince Rupert Archives has holdings of approximately 20,000 photographs and other documents that provide a fascinating look at the ever-changing life of Prince Rupert and area.
• The Sunken Gardens is a great place to just slow down and smell the proverbial roses.
• Go for a soak in natural hot springs on the banks of the Skeena River.
• Check out the totems of Prince Rupert's local aboriginal tribes - the Haida and Tsimpsean Indians - scattered throughout the city's beautiful parks and downtown.
• The bustling Cow Bay district on the north waterfront features a captivating visitor center in the new Atlin Terminal building, plus a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants.

Shopping

You will find many unique gift and specialty shops and galleries throughout downtown and funky Cow Bay. You will also find gifts at many of the area museums as well as at a number of the local hotels.

Currency

In Canada, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted and often offer a good exchange rate. In all of Canada, a 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST) must be paid on all transportation, accommodation, restaurant meals, and just about anything else you purchase, right down to a pack of gum.