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Prince Rupert
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Prince Rupert’s Centennial Golf Course
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
Visitors to the Centennial Golf Course are surprised to learn that set amongst the trees and lush foliage is an eighteen hole golf course.
Always vibrant, this wonderfully scenic North Coast course i
Skidegate Days celebration 2007
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
The village of Skidegate is getting set to host three days full of events and activities from July 19 to July 21 for the annual Skidegate Days celebration, which this year hold even more significance
Annual North Pacific Cannery Road Race
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
While it may still be months away, organizers are already busy planning and getting everything in place for the fourth annual North Pacific Cannery Road Race on September 15 in Port Edward.
Last yea
Gospel Music Festival
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
Fans of gospel music will finally have the opportunity to attend an event dedicated entirely of that genre of music as Rainbow Promise Ministries plays host to a Gospel Music Festival this weekend.
Northwest B.C. a fishing paradise
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
The following is an excerpt from our Fish the North Guide, available at Tourisim offices or online at www.thenorthernview.com
Welcome to Fish the North: An all encompassing look at making the most
Something for everyone in Prince Rupert
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
Located on Kaien Island on the Pacific coast, the City of Prince Rupert has everything one could ask for in a fishing destination. The town, with a population just under 13,000, combines a strong r
A unique experience on Haida Gwaii
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
A trip to Haida Gwaii, or the Queen Charlotte Islands as it is commonly known, is a back-to-nature experience unlike any other.
Haida Gwaii is located approximately 120 kilometres west of the
Summer 2007 gets underway in Rupert
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
As summer gets underway this year, there is no shortage of events and activities to keep visitors to the North Coast occupied and entertained throughout the months of June and July. Below is a listing
Seafest – June 6th to 10, 2007
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
From June 6 to June10 the streets of Prince Rupert will be packed as thousands of people make their way to the city for the 29th Annual Seafest celebrations, and organizers are busy getting everything
Dodge Cove artists ready to shine
Friday, July 21st, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Residents of Dodge Cove, located on Digby Island just across from the B.C. Ferries terminal, will once again be putting their art on display for the annual Dodge Cove Art Exhibition.
The event gets