Prince Rupert is the terminus for Ferry traffic to Alaska, Haida Gwaii or Vancouver Island. It is a deep ice-free harbour, one of the deepest in the world. The city has a population of about 15000. Winter temps hardly go below freezing.
The city is located in Tsimshian territory, they have occupied the harbour for 10,000-plus years. European contact was made in the 18th century and maritime fur trade with the Tsimshian and the neighbouring Nisga’a, Haida and Heiltsuk nations began. It went from a tent city in 1906 to being incorporated in 1910. Shortly after World War 2, a pulp mill was built that increased interest in the port, and more industries followed.
Prince Rupert is known as the City of Rainbows. It is also known as the rainiest city in Canada. It is also an important port for ferries, cruise ships, and trade. there are billions of dollars of goods shipped through the port annually.