Non Cruise Related Tourism developments on the North Coast/Northwest for 2022

Our archive of Non Cruise Related developments on the North Coast/Northwest.

Prince Rupert Area

Tourism Prince Rupert Website

Explore Prince Rupert 

December

December 16 -- Way finding sign program starts to roll out in the city  NCR

December 1 -- Tourism Prince Rupert offers up a sneak peek at Shipping Container market plans for Northland Terminal area  NCR

November

November 30 -- Tourism Prince Rupert Annual Report sets the table for APM on Thursday at the Highliner Inn  NCR

November 28 -- Tourism Prince Rupert launches new visitor website  NCR

November 25 -- Merchandising opportunities and new features for Mariner's Park among the hopes ahead for Tourism Prince Rupert NCR

November 24 -- Council offers support for Two Tourism Prince Rupert interviews  NCR

November 18 -- Tourism Prince Rupert signage program picking up speed NCR

November 17 -- Northwest representation on Northern BC Tourism Board announced  NCR

November 8 -- Survey currently underway across Northwest seeks to hear of the value of Tourism to region NCR

November 7 -- Off season plans for Tourism Prince Rupert include consultation with range of local partners and stakeholders  NCR

October

October 28 -- City of Prince Rupert opens application period for two Volunteer Tourism Prince Rupert positions NCR

October 28 -- Destination Adventure trek on the North Coast takes us to North Pacific Cannery Historical site  NCR

October 28 -- Prince Rupert Market Feedback offers path towards future plans for local event NCR

October 27 -- Looking Back at 2022 Tourism Season, Tourism Prince Rupert has some notes to review in preparation for 2023  NCR

October 21 -- 2022 made for a bounce back year for Tourism Prince Rupert  NCR

October 19 -- Welcome to Prince Rupert sign replacement project underway NCR

September 

September 23 -- Northwest Travel Bookings (video)

September 2 -- Labour Day weekend heralds an end for 2022 Tourism season and Prince Rupert's sights and experiences NCR

August

August 25 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP hopeful that sunny skies and tour of North Pacific with bring further funding from Federal Government  NCR

August 17 -- 'Creative Tourism' Workshop set for Prince Rupert on August 24th NCR

July

July 29 -- Increased traffic on BC Ferries over the weekend (video)

July 21 -- Where Eagles Rest ... Bounty of Eagles at Rushbrook this week NCR

July 14 -- VIA Rail back on track for prosperous summer (video)

July 12 -- VIA Rail employees come to tentative bargaining agreement, narrowly avoiding strike 

July 8 -- Plans outlined to update services and possible expansion for Port Edward's Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park. NCR

July 6 -- Tourism and Local Food Production on Haida Gwaii to benefit from Provincial funding NCR

July 6 -- Celebrating Canada Day in Burns Lake

July 5 -- Tourism in Prince Rupert seeing major boost (video)

July 5 --The Ghost Hunters of North Pacific preparing for August visit  NCR
July 5 -- Tourism up in Prince Rupert 
July 4 -- Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off


June

June 22 -- Tourism Prince Rupert notes of travel media visit to region for six days of exploration NCR

June 15 -- Lifted travel mandate impacts on Northwest BC

June 9 -- Accessible tourism will benefit Prince Rupert 

June 8 -- A Luxury transit along the North Coast  NCR

May

May 26 -- Tourism Prince Rupert looks to rebuild marketing of attractions following COVID interruption NCR

May 19 -- Diana Lake, Prudhomme Lake Provincial Parks open just in time for the Long Weekend ahead NCR
May 13 -- Prince Rupert hoping for major increase in tourism this summer 

April 

April 28 -- Seal Cove Salt march opens with $4 million Prince Rupert Port Authority investment 

April 28 -- Cow Bay Marina making ready for return to service for Itinerant yachts and vessels  NCR

April 27 -- Snapshots of a Celebration: PRPA feature highlights the Grand Opening for the Seal Cove Salt Marsh  NCR

April 27 -- May 1st Opening for North Pacific Cannery Historical Site  NCR

April 22 -- VIA Rail service to and from PrinceRupert to increase as summer tourism season nears NCR

April 22 -- Showtime fior Seal Cove Salt Marsh  NCR

April 19 -- Via Rail is back on track from Jasper to Prince Rupert

April 19 -- VIA Rail Service to Prince Rupert to return to Pre-Pandemic levels this summer

April 1 -- Bring on Seafest, Planning underway for return of the popular June festival in Prince Rupert  NCR

March

March 30 --  Council members show enthusiasm for new look for signage for Tourism in Prince Rupert NCR

March 29 -- New signage points the way around Prince Rupert 

March 29 -- New Tourism plan features new community signage and Indigenous imprint for Prince Rupert area   NCR
March 22 -- Camping reservations open for BC Parks

March 20 -- BC Parks unveils improved online reservation service 

March 16 -- Province of BC updating BC parks reservation service 

March 16 -- Province invites campers to test drive new online reservation system before it goes live next week NCR

March 14 -- 8th Annual Salmon Festival to go ahead this Spring after two years of cancellations
March 14 -- Salmon Festival to return in May  NCR

February 

February 21 -- North Pacific Cannery Reopening (video)

February 14 -- North Pacific Cannery Historical Site makes plans for return in Spring of 2022  NCR

January 


January 20 -- With planning percolating for 2022 tourism season, Tourism Prince Rupert looks to add to their team  NCR

Northwest BC

July

July 29 -- Edge of the World festival returns to Haida Gwaii

July 27 -- New dock for Helene lake near Houston

July 25 -- Radley Park getting new electric campsites 

July 25 -- New electrical campsites coming to Radley Park 

July 18 -- Terrace gears up for Riverboat Days festival

July 16 -- First Nation members receive equal vote to government members in Coast Funds 

July 13 -- Active transportation and trail plan moves into phase 4 of implementation

July 6 -- Construction to start on Grand Trunk pathway extension and Lakelse gateway connection 

July 5 -- Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off

July 4 -- Canada Day in Kitimat (video)

July 4 -- Canada Day events in Terrace (video)

July 4 -- Canada Day in Terrace (video)

June

June 28 -- Canada Day activities in Port Clements 

June 28 -- Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation creates their own Marine Protected Area in Great Bear Rainforest 

June 23 -- Improvements coming to the Perimiter Trail near Riverside Park 

June 16 -- Time's up for Tiny Town

June 9 -- LGBTQ2S+ Pride is alive and well and growing in Smithers 

June 2 -- Perimiter Trial to lose some wildfire fuel

May

May 31 -- Council approves carpenter for Port Clements' bird tower renovations 

May 27 -- New museum curator takes fresh approach to Terrace history

May 25 -- Council approves $400,000 lighting budget for Grand Trunk Pathway extension

May 21 -- Most BC Parks open for May Long weekend

May 20 -- Smithers Tourism Preparation (video)

May 20 -- Minette Bay Park to be closed to the public beginning next week to allow for improvements

May 20 -- Most BC Parks open for long weekend

May 19 -- Local Supply Company floats idea to rent SUP's at Lake Kathlyn to town council

May 18 -- Northwest Airshow ready (video)

May 13 -- It's the end for Brolly Square

May 10 -- Local Supply Company look to town council to approve paddle board rentals at Lake Kathyln. 

April

April 30 -- Lakes District Fall Fair returns for 2022

April 26 -- Nisga'a Nation ready to welcome visitors with new tourism portal

April 25 -- Ferry Island in Terrace Closed today; east parking lot closed through Wednesday

April 20 -- Donation to Lakes District Museum 

April 20 -- ATV season has arrived in Burns Lake

April 13 -- Three large Welcoming Signs to be installed in Houston this year

April 13 -- Lakes District Fall Fair a go

April 8 -- New report finds beautification efforts create investor confidence in Houston

April 6  -- Camping season (video)

April 6 -- Tourism training on the way for Haida Gwaii this Spring and Summer  NCR
April 4 -- Tourism and Hospitality Industry Training to be offered on Haida Gwaii, thanks to new provincial funds 

March

March 30 -- Maintenance work on Ferry Island in Terrace to begin today

March 23 -- Houston hoping for uptick in tourism 

March 23 -- Burns Lake hoping for uptick in tourism

March 23 -- Village of Burns Lake gets funding for way finding project 

March 22 -- Camping reservations open for BC Parks

March 21 -- 16 Northern Communities split $1.9 million in fresh HeritageBC grants

March 21 -- New "Discover Nisga'a Tourism Brand looks to set a new standard for Indigenous Tourism

March 20 -- BC Parks unveils improved online reservation service 

March 18 -- Northwest projects Among recipients of $10 million provincial Heritage BC grant 
March 16 -- Early plans for Burns Lake Centennial celebration  

March 16 -- Province of BC updating BC parks reservation service 
March 16 -- Province invites campers to test drive new online reservation system before it goes live next week NCR

March 15 -- Riverboat Days Society Planning for First Full Event since 2019

March 14 -- Campers can book sites at Terrae's Ferry Island Campground starting tomorrow

March 10 -- Telkwa receives &87,000 for downtown revitalization 

March 8 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition announced 2022 theme

March 8 -- Tourism in Kitimat looking to bounce back in 2022 with new Renos, rentals, and Digital support
March 2 -- Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako 2022 parks and trail budget 

March 2 -- Tourism and Hospitality fund created thanks to Indigenous organizations partnering up 

February

February 17 -- First phase of multi-used pathway between Smithers and Telkwa out to tender

February 4 -- Nisga'a village of Gitwinksihlkw to get $400,000 to develop tourism infrastructure 

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