Non Cruise Related Tourism developments on the North Coast/Northwest for 2023

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

Prince Rupert Area

Tourism Prince Rupert Website

Explore Prince Rupert 

November

November 22 -- Tourism Prince Rupert set December 11th as date for 2023 AGM  NCR

November 20 -- City seeks out two volunteers for Board of Tourism Prince Rupert NCR

September 

September 15 -- Tourism sector in Prince Rupert has opportunity to meet the Board of Destination BC at social event later this month NCR

September 6 -- Heading towards the sunset month for itinerate marine travellers ... revenue stream up slightly for Cow Bay Marina NCR

September 5 -- As viewing season winds down for Sunken Gardens, volunteers get a shout out from City Council NCR

August

August 24 -- September brings Culinary smorgasbord to North Pacific Cannery Historical Site through its Flavours of the Cannery program NCR

August 21 -- Prince Rupert's Visitor Information Centre set for return to Atlin Terminal in September  NCR

August 21-- Farmer's market made for Opening Act for a busy day for events on Sunday NCR

August 18 -- Sunday brings Farmer's market to Prince Rupert waterfront NCR

July 

July 20 -- Tourism Prince Rupert makes plans for Two Farmers Markets at Lax Suulda Container Market NCR

July 13 -- Upcoming Tourism workshop looks to build strategies for Northern BC tourism sector NCR

July 7 -- North Pacific set to host another Happy Hour tonight  NCR

July 6 -- Tourism staff to become tourists today, as Visitors Centre closes at noon NCR

July 6 -- Your chance to share thoughts towards Mariner's Park survey period ends Friday NCR

June

June 26 -- Partnership for North Coast Ecology Society and Prince Rupert Port Authority brought latest phase of Ecology Centre vision to Cow Bay Area waterfront NCR

June 28 -- Tourism Prince Rupert to remain in Promenade Container Space all summer long, as Atlin Terminal location now unavailable until September  NCR

June 23 -- Prince Rupert residents can win $100 by participaing in a survey on Mariner's Park revitalization plans

June 23 -- Opening of Waterfront visitors space makes for Phase 1 for plans for North Coast Ecology Centre  NCR

June 22 -- North Coast Ecology Centre returns to Prince Rupert with intent to become a permanent summer fixture 

June 22 -- Tourism Prince Rupert, City of Prince Rupert host joint survey on potential future plans for Mariner's Park NCR

June 21 -- North Coast Ecology Centre Society Exploration space open for season  NCR

June 16 -- Funding for three Prince Rupert Tourism attractions announced NCR

June 16 -- From Boarded up derelict building to newest centrepiece for Prince Rupert waterfront! Former CN Station rises as new home for Wheelhouse Brewing Company  NCR

June 13 -- The Big and Small of Cow Bay Area waterfront visitors on Tuesday NCR

June 8 -- With last of the Containers in place on the Promenade, Tourism Prince Rupert announces official opening of the "Lax Süülda Container Market' NCR

June 5 -- Precision berthing at Cow Bay Marina  NCR

May

May 31 -- Metlakatla Wilderness Trail reopening celebrated near Prince Rupert   

May 29 -- Places, Places ... container ballet on the Promenade as new exhibit containers arrive for Container Marketplace NCR

May 29. -- North Coast Ecology Centre plans ready for launch with cow Bay Marketplace Season in place NCR

May 26 -- Metlakatla Wilderness Trail reopens after extensive remediation NCR

May 25 -- The latest notes on the planning for the Cloudberry Trail sheared with Council Though presentation Tuesday NCR

May 12 -- North Pacific Cannery adds to the exhibits and the eats onsite in Port Edward NCR

May 12 -- Looking for Directions? Look for the yellow container at the Prince Rupert Cruise Terminal Promenade  NCR

May 9 -- Prince Rupert's new trollies ring bell of interest to transport tourist into history 

May 1 -- New Cow Bay Container Market ready just in time to provide unique welcome to Cruise passengers to Prince Rupert 

May 1 -- Port of Prince Rupert anticipates double last year's impressive passenger volumes as Cruise Season gets underway

May 1 -- Rupert residents take the Trolley out for a Test Drive  NCR

April

April 13 -- The makings of a Container marketplace on the waterfront in motion ... NCR

April 13 -- City Council moves forward with Cow Bay Marina fee increases  NCR

April 11 -- Council members to receive report on consultation ahead for Mariner's Park makeover plans NCR

April 5 -- Tourism Prince Rupert is looking for artists to Design a Welcome Mural which doubles as a photo opportunity for visitors

April 5 -- Artist sought for mural work for Prince Rupert Container Marketplace NCR

April 5 -- Salt Marsh Rendez-vous plans in place for Community Earth Day on April 22nd  NCR

April 4 -- Community workshops ahead for revitalization planning for Pacific Mariner's Memorial Park NCR

March

March 31 -- North Pacific Cannery Historical Site looking for staffers as season approaches  NCR

March 29 -- Strategic Plan now in place for North Pacific Cannery Historical site NCR

March 21 -- New Tourism initiative prepares to take to the streets of Prince Rupert NCR

March 9 -- Comments on state of Downtown core area brings update, with Mayor Pond noting that City staff is 'Active on Downtown appearance files" NCR

March 9 -- Good spaces still available ... Tourism Prince Rupert highlights opportunities for Container Market this summer  NCR

February 

February 27 -- New Prince Rupert wayfaring signage ...

February 21 -- Masset and Prince Rupert to benefit from $286,000 PacifiCan funding 

February 14 -- City of Prince Rupert projects feature Sm'algyax language
February 10 -- The next exciting initiative for Tourism Prince Rupert ready for unveiling and applications NCR

February 9 -- City Council to offer support for Tourism Prince Rupert' Kayak/Canoe launch initatitive, decide on maintenance costing at Budget time NCR

February 8 -- Prince Rupert's Port Integrative Centre set to close down beginning next week to allow for renovations

February 8 -- Big changes ahead for Port Interpretive Centre at Atlin Terminal, sending Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau into virtual mode until May  NCR

February 7 -- New signs installed in Prince Rupert showcase local artists, Sm'algax language and city's new branding 

February 6 -- Tourism Prince Rupert initiatives make for two items for City Council attention tonight NCR

Northwest BC

June

June 29 -- Lakelse Lake Provincial Park attraction gets upgrade NCR

June 2 -- Salute in Smithers for popular musical ambassador includes downtown mural which now makes him a Northwest tourist attraction  NCR

May

May 4 -- Eastbound traffic set to increase as Terrace opens popular Farmers Market this weekend NCR

May 3 -- Skeena Valley Farmer's market to Open 2023 season this Saturday

April

April 27 -- Popular Nisga'a Recreation area to remain closed with opening unknown  NCR

March

February

February 14 -- City of Terrae seeking new management for Ferry Island campgrounds 

January 

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