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Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
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Your guide to the best kept secret in Northwest British Columbia
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In Northwestern British Columbia, where the Yellowhead Highway 16 meets the Pacific, you will find snuggled along the coast the city of Prince Rupert. The city is supported by a railway terminous,pulp mill, commercial fishery, seafood processing facilities, and tourism. More and more people are travelling to the area to see the scenic beauty and wildlife this area has to offer.
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Statistics
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Population: 17,000
Climate: Summer Average 15.5C (but can reach the 30's most summers.)
Access: the hub of ferry, rail and air traffic. There is regular ferry service to Alaska, the Queen Charlotte Islands and Vancouver Island. Numerous charter boats will provide transportation to smaller communities in the area. There is daily jet service to Vancouver using Canadian Airlines and Air BC. In addition charter planes will take passengers to backcountry destinations. For major sight-seeing, a helicopter service is available.
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Travel Information
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Travel Info Centre, 100-1st Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3S1 (Phone: 1-800-667-1994)
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