Prince Rupert Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Totem Park
View some of Prince Rupert's amazing Totem poles while taking in amazing vistas of the Pacific at this popular park.
Pacific Mariners Park
Overlooking the harbour, Pacific Mariners Park is filled with memorials and tributes to those who lost their lives at sea. Statues, antique buoys and a ship propeller add to the nautical theme of the park. A children's playground is also found on-site.
Rotary Waterfront Park
Rotary Waterfront Park is a popular outdoor venue used to host such events as Seafest and National Aboriginal Day. It is also home to the Kwinitsa Railway Station Museum. Take a stroll along the Millennium Walkway in the park that extends along the shore to Cow Bay.
Oliver Lake Dwarf Forest
Located 8 km (5 mi) from town, the
Oliver Lake Dwarf Forest offers nature trails where one can view the bonsai-like, stunted pine trees found here.
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary was the first area in Canada designated to specifically protect grizzly bears and their dwindling habitat. This undisturbed ecosystem features rugged peaks, wetlands, old growth rainforests and a large estuary. Visitor use is not encouraged but a limited number of visitors are allowed controlled viewings by permit. Access to the park is boat only. The interpretive centre is open to the public.
Jackson Narrows Provincial Marine Park
Located at the eastern end of Jackson Passage, there is a small bay at the western end of the passage that is appropriate for boat anchorage. Fishing and diving is popular in the park and visitors should watch for orcas, Pacific white-sided dolphins and seals in the water, and black-tailed dear, wolves and mink on land.
Cow Bay Waterfront
The beautifully restored harbour of Prince Rupert can be enjoyed by taking a picturesque stroll along the waterfront in Cow Bay, lined with pleasant cafes, fine dining establishments and creative shops and services.
Green Inlet Provincial Marine Park
Accessibly by boat only, Green Inlet Provincial Marine Park is situated in a fjord and is very scenic. Green Inlet is deep so make sure to bring enough chain or rope to anchor safely. The park is intended for day-use only so camping is not permitted and no facilities are provided.
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Established in 1994, the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary is the sole sanctuary of its kind in Canada. Accessible by boat or air from Prince Rupert, the sanctuary protects approximately 50 grizzlies, as well as their habitat and ecosystem. Guided day-trips to the area to view the animals are available.
Diana Lake Provincial Park
This lake-front park offers a wide spectrum of water-related activities. Swimming, canoeing and fishing are all popular pastimes for spending a day on the lake. The park is also home to a nature trail that winds through the lush rainforest. In August and September, visitors descend upon Diana Creek to observe salmon spawning.
All-inclusive Tours
Guided Fishing
Pets Allowed
