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 Home > Travel BC > BC Cities and Towns > Yellowhead Hwy > Port Edward

Port Edward
Port Edward is located 15 km (9.4 miles) south of Prince Rupert towards Terrace on Hwy 16. Look for the sign post near the Galloway Rapids Bridge.

Plentiful Sea Life
As you enter the town, make sure you look for the fishery located there. Count how many crab nets there are outside the building. Quite a large number; this gives you an idea of how plentiful the sea life is.

200 Canneries
At least 200 canneries operated around here during the boom of the fishing industry but unfortunately because of market and cost conditions they all ended up closing with North Pacific Cannery being one of the last to be open.

The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is located along scenic Inverness Passage near the mouth of the Skeena River. North Pacific was in operation from 1889 to 1958, with a short reprise in 1972 for one more season.

Getting to the Cannery
To get to the historic North Pacific Cannery once at once your at Port Edward look for the signs then drive 6 km (3.8 miles) south past town on Skeena Drive to the historic site.

Launching your boat
For launching your boat, use the no-cost boat ramp that's available at Porpoise Harbour. This is a great spot with tables and cutting boards ready for your fish. This place is really convenient and has washrooms there. The fishing grounds are close by in Chatham Sound and are just excellent.

Recreational vehicles
For recreational vehicles owners, make sure you use the free sani-dump that is provided by the local townsfolk. Excellent clean facility fresh water is available and with great access off and on the highway.

Port Edward Businesses
Some local businesses in Port Edward include a local grocery store called Bayview Market, gas store and a campground called Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park.

Provincial Parks
There is also a couple of provincial parks nearby to Port Edward called Dianna Lake where you can find swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities and Prudhomme Lake where you can find a campground.

Information on Port Edward

Port Edward
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Inverness Cannery
Inverness Cannery

 


Historic North Pacific Cannery
Historic North Pacific Cannery

 

Fishing Boat at Port Edward
Fishing Boat at Port Edward

 

Towards the Skeena River
Towards the Skeena River

 
 
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