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Prince Rupert stands on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena river. This pretty port city is surrounded by beautiful, still intact wilderness. Architectural styles blend harmoniously and the picturesque streets are adorned with reproductions of totem poles.

The region is marked by a rich First Nations culture and history. The Northern British Columbia Museum has an impressive collection of craft pieces by tribes of the northwest.

At the First Nation Carving Shed you will meet fine sculptors who handle such varied materials as copper, silver, gold, cedar and argilite. The Kwinitsa Railway Museum is remarkable for the way it tells the city's history in the golden age of railways. The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is a picturesque spot with many buildings on stilts, and home to the oldest surviving salmon cannery. On Skeena River cruises you can learn the history of this once-thriving industry.

For adventure lovers, there are plenty of opportunities here! The Pacific coast is popular with kayakers for its host of site. You can paddle in the company of whales, observe bears and eagles in their natural environments, scuba dive all year round, and hike right into the wilderness.

For a romantic or solo weekend, a seaplane will leave you in a remote spot or on a deserted beach for a few nights of wilderness camping. For those who like to relax in other ways, the natural hot springs of the Skeena River are strongly recommended!

Once you have explored the area, ferries can take you to Alaska or to the Queen Charlotte Islands.

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