North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
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LetsGetGone
Vancouver, Canada420 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We visited the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site on a cruise excursion from Prince Rupert. Very enjoyable time with our guide, who wore a speaker device making it easier to hear him as we slowly made our way through the various buildings and cannery operation areas. Lots of room for a large group. In a couple of sections, the old belt drive mechanism was still operational and we were able to see it running. Fascinating vintage machinery set in heavy buildings on stilts over the water - and yes, you can often see the water through the floorboards. Great photo opportunities even indoors. The gift shop had a small but extremely well produced selection of locally made products at very acceptable prices.
Written October 8, 2024
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Sarah C
Ashtead, UK1,319 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We weren't sure what to expect but this was an excellent way to spend a couple of hours. The tour was informative, and we really felt immersed in what life in the cannery would have been like (not least imagining the smell!). It was fascinating to see not just the cannery processes but also how the owners housed and looked after (owned?) their staff who lived there for months at a time
Written June 18, 2024
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Hailey5 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Traveling to Alaska with a friend we stopped and took the tour. Having worked in a Cannery in Alaska over 50 years ago it brought back great memories. The tour guides were very passionate about the history of the cannery and provided an excellent tour. I hope to visit again on one of future journeys. Thanks for bringing back old memories
Written October 16, 2024
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BarbaraMD59
Williamsburg, VA292 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My husband and I drove from Prince Rupert to see this historic cannery. We arrived just as a tour was starting so we joined the tour. It was a fantastic tour. The young woman who led the tour did a very thorough and excellent job of explaining how the cannery operated at different times in its history. We very much enjoyed visiting this historic site.
Written September 16, 2023
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neLuv2Go
Lincoln, NE40 contributions
Sept 2022
We so enjoyed our visit to the Site, which is not only historically interesting, but is in an absolutely beautiful setting. We took a guided tour, and would recommend that visitors always do that. You will get so much more out of your visit, learn so much more, and get to see the various machines turned on. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. The Cannery is worth the bit of time it takes to get there.
Written October 1, 2022
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Terry D
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Aug 2021 • Friends
We where driving to Prince Rupert and decided to stop off at the cannery in Port Edwards even though all the signs where saying closed. We went anyway I was taking photos from the gate when so gracious a lady pull up and opened the gate. She asked if we would like to tour the Cannery. She introduced herself as Ann,I didn’t get a last name but she took us on a tour and did an excellent job showing us around. Really passionate about the history of Canneries and the fishing industry. I’m glad we took a little time off the path we where headed.
Brilliant Job Ann but no John West labels.
Brilliant Job Ann but no John West labels.
Written August 13, 2021
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Vickers55
Cambridge, UK1,083 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Stunning historic site with a fantastic tour. Working old machinery and intersting social history. Site huge and atmospherics. Good view over water. Triply a hidden gem and if you are on prince Rupert area a must. The site also includes a large working model railway.
Written June 18, 2022
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Damien S
Adelaide, Australia7,600 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
I drove past there today and alas the place was closed but I stopped to take some photos of the historical location. The place appears to have a lot of history and would be great to visit if open. Worth calling past for a visit and see some history.
Written April 21, 2019
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Indeed location, location, location....
This is a National Historic site with vistas like no other. It is humbling to be on site each day.
Please do come back to visit and take one of our guided tours. Our season is from May to September.
10- to 5PM tuesday to sunday. We will be open 7 days a week in July and August.
Written June 15, 2019
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Scenic18984
Langley BC4 contributions
This is a great site. There is so much to see and do. The history has been so well preserved and documented and the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The canning line tour and Skeena River Story were quite well done and the highlight of the stay. The food in the restaurant was also well done.
The prices seem a little high but once you see all that there is to see it it definatly worth it.
It is a great place to visit, but bring a jacket as it can be cold even inside.
The prices seem a little high but once you see all that there is to see it it definatly worth it.
It is a great place to visit, but bring a jacket as it can be cold even inside.
Written October 27, 2005
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ranrich
iowa12 contributions
Fascinating! The explanation of how the canning process worked, the immigrant and First Nation workers who worked at the facility was very interesting and worth while. But, more the most impactful part, was the amazing opportunity for photography.
Written June 28, 2009
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How do you get there from Prince Rupert? Is there a bus
Written July 30, 2015
NPC_Manager
Prince Rupert, Canada
Yes, there is a city bus from Prince Rupert from May 1st through Sept 30th.
Written May 7, 2018
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