2 Best Sights in Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Prince Rupert's dream of being the northeast's major port and tourist destination died along with Charles Hays, the town's founder and head of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, who went down with the Titanic in 1912. The story of his railway empire, and its remnants, can be seen at this small museum, which traces the lives of the linemen, agents, and operators who worked the early railroad.

A major attraction in the region, this longhouse-style edifice overlooking the waterfront contains one of the country's finest collections of coastal First Nations artworks, with superb artifacts portraying 10,000 years of Northwest Coast history. You may also have a chance to see artisans working in a nearby carving shed. Along with the permanent exhibit, there is a roster of temporary exhibitions on history and art. You can also purchase unusual local crafts at the museum gift shop.