North Pacific Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada
Known today as the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village,
this historic site protects the oldest surviving salmon
cannery village along British Columbia’s coast. Established
in 1889, this cannery was typical of those in remote locations
in that it provided accommodation through the summer
canning season. Little has changed since the plant closed
in the late1960s. Almost 30 buildings linked by wooden
boardwalks are open for inspection. You’ll see a working
canning line, primitive living quarters, a company store,
and a model railway, while live theatre adds colour to the
fish-filled experience.
North Pacific Cannery is open mid-May through
September. It is near Port Edward, 20 km southeast of
Prince Rupert.
Services: interpretive tours, visitor centre, cafe,
accommodations, gift shop, washrooms
For more information, call 250-628-3538
or visit www.district.portedward.bc.ca
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