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Visiting Prince Rupert, Canada


Situated off the shores of continental British Columbia on secluded Kaien Island, Prince Rupert is steeped in the history of the Pacific Northwest. The area is the heart of Tsimshian Nation and is home also to other First Nations, including Haida, Gitksan and Nisga'a people. Visitors can learn more about the land's original inhabitants at the First Nations Carving Shed or by taking a guided tour of Prince Rupert's impressive Totem Pole collection, featuring both Tsimshian and Haida works.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
43°F 6°C
33°F 0°C
11 in 28 cm
Dec
40°F 4°C
32°F 0°C
11 in 27 cm
Jan
39°F 3°C
30°F -1°C
10 in 25 cm
Feb
41°F 5°C
31°F 0°C
9 in 22 cm
Mar
42°F 5°C
32°F 0°C
7 in 19 cm
Apr
47°F 8°C
36°F 2°C
7 in 18 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 22
Hi:
41°F 5°C
Lo:
39°F 3°C
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
46°F 7°C
Lo:
37°F 2°C
Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
46°F 7°C
Lo:
42°F 5°C

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Black Rooster RoadHouse

Nov 12, 2009

I found the management to be rude and stuck up, the place overall was inexpensive and quite but the service was terrible, I have never felt so intimidated by a business owner, I would never stay there...more

Moby Dick Inn

Nov 8, 2009

I travel to Prince Rupert often and have found that the Moby Dick Inn is a great place to stay. It's close to downtown and the restaurant is good. The staff and front desk lady were extremely...more

Moby Dick Inn

5 of 5 stars
Fort St John
Nov 8, 2009

The staff made my stay enjoyable as they are locals who have a good idea of the area. more

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