Hostels: $25 two great ones, Hostels have shuttle buses for those arriving late by ferry or rail. Ferry terminal and rail station are about 45 min walk from downtown area where hostels are located.
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| Photographed near waterfront |
Camping: $15 -21, located walking distance to town. Hostel might allow you to pitch a tent in yard. If arriving late at night staying in hostel makes more sense.
Food: Prices in Prince Rupert are very reasonable, about the same as you would expect to pay in any other major city. There are a couple restaurants by the waterfront that offer very good value.
The town itself is kinda ordinary other than all the deer living in the city. Its a good place to rest, do laundry, and get a good meal. The Museum of Northern BC is worth checking out for the native art and history ($5). Prince Rupert is a major junction for backpackers and adventure travellers. I will outline possible destinations:
South - Inside passage ferry route to Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.
West - Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) and the Gwaii Haanas National Park. BC Ferries has a ferry that runs to the islands from Prince Rupert for a fair price. Keep in mind the south part of the island is where the famous totem pole carvings and ruins of aboriginal villages are located. This will require another boat or float plane (can get expensive and is why I chose not to go). Although still very popular.
North - Inside Passage route to Juneau, Alaska and beyond. The Alaska Marine Highway System has a terminal in Prince Rupert with regular service.
East - Via rail has a train that runs through the mountains to Prince George, BC and on to Jasper, Alberta. Views from the train must be spectacular (I've never done it). This train is reasonably priced, check the Via rail website. There is also some road/bus possibilities headed inland.
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