Prince Rupert lies within the old Hudson Bay Company land reserve. It was first developed during the post-WWII housing boom.
Explore how Prince Rupert fits on the map: the gold fill is the boundary in effect for the selected time period, dashed outlines show every earlier superseded shape from prior eras, red pins are linked structures built in that era, and purple pins are sites. Use the time period buttons below the map to explore the neighbourhood over time. Boundary history is documented in Stories.
The area's centre is residential with large scale commercial uses to the west and the municipal airport to the east. Kingsway Avenue, named to honour King George VI, is a major feature of this part of the city. A high proportion of area residents are aged 60 or older. Civic ward: O-day'min. District: Central. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.
Includes official boundary history and other narratives linked to this neighbourhood.