City coordinates: 54.3126572, -130.32549
Prince Rupert is a coastal city in northern British Columbia located on Kaien Island along the Pacific Ocean. The city developed as a port and transportation centre serving northern British Columbia and international shipping routes across the Pacific.
Its natural harbour is one of the deepest ice-free ports in North America, making it an important gateway for trade between Canada and Asia. Fishing, shipping and transportation have historically played major roles in the local economy.
Today Prince Rupert remains a key maritime port and transportation hub for northern British Columbia.