Here’s a picture of the same “beach” that was featured on Global news.
And here’s a photo of Kitson beach. It’s accessible only by boat and there are many such areas to be found. There are in fact sunny days on the beach here, you just need access to a boat.
You should go back and read the original post. The poster was not asking about “every place”, they were specifically asking about Prince Rupert from those who live here. They had it spot on in their comments - Some love it and some hate it. We know where you stand. Thanks for chiming in.
Congratulations on your 3600 sq ft home in a place you want to be. I’d say it’s a fair statement to say that your 25 years in Rupert allowed you to relocate, buy your dream home and live such a fantastic lifestyle. You’re welcome.
I have lived here since 1969 except for up to 2 year gaps here and there. My family historically always had good paying jobs here as parents worked at a fish plant and later I did as well, until the mid 80s.
SInce the 90s Rupert gradually changed as fishing has been on the decline at least 25 years and into 2000 the mill closed. Rupert is what you make it. if shopping and big city attractions are what you enjoy it’s best not to come here. Rental markets here were tight back in the hay day and once again rents are climbing. Many rental units here were/ are sub-stand and are getting bought up and redone and new rents that are higher, but are not out of line with the rest of BC. So things have changed cost wise here. I guess thats another issue. Yes it is costly to travel out but if you enjoy nature there is so much on your door step. Food prices are high but they are everywhere, I lived in Victoria for a few months recently and can tell you it was not cheap there to buy food. It comes down to you and whether isolation is going to be a problem. I still find the people here second to none and yes it can be clickie but what small town isnt. I keep coming back to the incredible beauty here and near as being the town’s greatest attribute. I also don’t care that we don’t have all the latest Restaurant chains etc. We love the short commute times many go home for lunch here, it’s easy on the gas tank here for you can walk most places.
I moved to the North Coast in 1982. I am very thankful that I own my home. Good friends and a relaxed lifestyle are things that I enjoy here in PR. House prices in the lower mainland are out of my reach. It is easy to look for the negative aspects of our town.
There is a good chance that there may be a financial turn around coming for this area.
You are still living here!!! Where does it state that we are surrounded by sandy beaches ?
[quote=“JackAnderson”]I lived there 25 years and left 6 years ago. Married and raised 2 kids there. I’ve been back twice and can’t believe I spent all that time in such a craphole.
No shopping, no restaurants, a sense of “Pay it or tough luck” from everyone running a business, crumbling infrastructure. And if you’re gonna count on a boom? Keep dreaming with the rest of them. An economic boom has been forecast for over 15 years and it has yet to materialize. yet you will find no shortage of people saying “another 2 years”.
Stay away.[/quote]
Shopping not a big deal to most people with online shopping now. I would rather have Prince Rupert owned restaurants over a bunch of franchised. IT SAYS LIVING IN PRINCE RUPERT ONLY. is that you 
So nice Love Prince Rupert
What is all this talk about good restaurants in prince rupert? I’ve eaten at most if not all of these restaurants and at best the food is average. Prince rupert does have its good points but there is no sense in fabricating stories of great food/dining experiences.
I’ve had much higher quality food in other locations at similar/better prices. I mean dining in rupert is better than smithers/terrace/kitimat but it is certainly no prize.
Also is that “beach” not fenced off due to contaminants? I’m not calling the place down but at least take off the blinders and be honest with the guy.
Hello to all new, present and future residents of prince Rupert. This is certainly an interesting topic one that has stirred many emotions either for nay or the aye side, to keep to the question that was first asked from a potential newcomer and not let emotions or judgements come into play is certainly difficult at best. I can and will give you my take on living in prince Rupert, as having been born and raised here for my 50 years, wow seeing that number really brings it home! Anyways Rupert is kind of at the end of the line, highway wise so to speak, so to get from here to anywhere is either by air, ferry or road yes the first two can be rather costly and a pain in the ass, travel by road can be long if you plan on travelling far. Weather-wise it really sucks at times and other times leaves one in awe, amenities can be far and few depending on what you are after, cost of living really is, well quite costly. My town has suffered a lot in my fifty years as well has given a lot too, is there going to be a turnaround so to speak… possibly, I can tell you that in my opinion it seems that way. The real question one has to ask is what can I do to make the best of my situation, a person can sit and mull about all the negatives, the doom and gloom, the what should be or shouldn’t be. Weatherise I have raingear(well used) so that does not limit me to indoors on the many dark and gloomy days that we on a temperate rainforest experience, I still manage to at least get out and yes work in this climate. Amenities can also be a challenge, such as shopping, especially for certain items but hey I have the internet and guess what, I can find pretty much what I can’t find right here, or I can travel to terrace and shop at the big box stores that they have there, along the way there I still am taken aback by the beauty, even after fifty years, and yes this is my playground as well. Costly to live here, I guess so… not sure as I can’t compare to other place, but even if so, oh well. City infrastructure is in poor shape, taxes are high, it rains a lot blah blah blah… still proud to be a rupertite, will I live out the rest of my years here… probably not, will I ever knock this town or its people or its struggles and short falls… never, this town, its area is in my blood and proud of it. So hey newcomer or possible neighbour, welcome to prince Rupert and life on the north coast!!
No need to get all passive-aggressive about a comment. I’ve developed a taste for things other than 2 coffee shops, 4 restaurants and isolation. But feel free to keep up personal attacks if that helps you cope.
[quote=“Crazy Train”] Thanks for chiming in.
Congratulations on your 3600 sq ft home in a place you want to be. I’d say it’s a fair statement to say that your 25 years in Rupert allowed you to relocate, buy your dream home and live such a fantastic lifestyle. You’re welcome.[/quote]
I’d say that working 2-3 jobs, not relying on UI or welfare and having a sense of a personal work ethic is what allows me to live my lifestyle. It has nothing to do withe the “awesomeness” that is PR or the “old families” that make their living off the sweat of others.
Online shopping? How many times did I try to order something from the US only to see that they wouldn’t ship there. Or if they did I could expect another $50 or so surcharge for the joy of having it shipped to the far reaches of BC. No thanks, I have an American PO box 20 minutes from my house and enjoy better selection, free shipping and better prices.
I love being able to go order parts for my car, truck or motorcycle and being told they don’t have it in stock and need to order it from the warehouse … they then follow that up with an apology and tell me it will be there 4 hrs later. Back in PR? Good luck if they could order it in 1 or 2 weeks, and don’t forget that “Special Order” surcharge with the wonder “transportation costs” excuse.
Seeing as you keep talking of franchised restaurants only shows your lack of culinary experiences. Deacons Corner, Red Wagon Bistro, Hilltop Diner, Le Marché St. George, Jim’s Pizza, Paliotti’s, The Inn at Semiahmoo, El Nopal … the list is endless. What does PR have? A couple of Chinese food places, the Casino restaurant, the place at the Anchor Inn and the Oceanview Hotel (my honest favorite) … name me something else that offers more than deep fried pub food. Terrace has easily twice the selection of PR. I thought things were pretty good when I lived there as well … then I saw what the rest of the country can have.
Don’t even get me started on travel. My wife and I can fly to Vegas for 4 days/3nights flight and hotel for what it costs for one person for a return trip to Digby. And no more losing 2 days vacation just getting out and back in to the north.
No, I no longer live there. However my experience is recent and broad enough that I can provide a more informed point of view than most of the PR cheerleading squad who aren’t aware of what they are missing. I has no idea at the time of how lacking things were in that town. And now that you can’t even walk the waterfront on either Kaien or Ridley Isalnd? Holy crap, let’s fence off Mt Hays and Butze rapids too.
The biggest change for me, including all of the above? The weather. I love how down here the weather says rain. It has been forecast for the past 4 days and results in a shower and then it’s gone. In Rupert I remember how it meant it was going to rain for days on end. Life is much, much brighter as soon as you are on the other side of the coastal mountains.
A very honest and fair appraisal. Despite my negative remarks towards the town and the lifestyle that it offers, I too consider myself a Rupertite.
Well said!
Thanks Jack, I understand your feelings and insights, sometimes I too can get a little… for lack of a better word CRANKY about life here but like it or not yes you are still a rupertite, and I know that you did give to this community at one time.
You don’t sound like a guy who lived in Rupert for 25 years, let alone 6 years of absence, and regardless how many times you ever did come back.
Anyway, enjoy your cup of fair-trade environmentally friendly Americano…
Just saying. Whatever feeds your materialistic attitude that makes your diva life spins, I won’t argue with that.
Indeed. I like Rupert, but, it is not for everyone. If you are prone to seasonal affective disorder our town is probably not for you as our town has a lot of rain. A whole lot.
Maybe you should come and evaluate the town first hand before you commit to moving.
This is a very interesting thread for sure. I have lived here decades and I have never heard anyone hit it right on as Jack Anderson has commented so thanks for your input. People become so defensive and uptight about other peoples opinions of this town which speaks for itself, I guess. Speaking of that, there is a poster on here who I know personally and never have they spoken to me face to face in a positive way about this town. Why the big turnaround? PR has lovely scenery, it had nice walking trails but if you want to pay to take a nice hike, take a boat across to Metlakatla and pay to walk their trail, pay for the boat across and back too. An expensive walk for a small family. There are a few nice places to eat, Naomis, French Onion, and a host of Chinese/Vietnamese places to choose from and of course McD’s. Other franchises don’t seem to do well except Tims. Shopping online and the shipping don’t mix. Even Sears charges $3+ per order as we are too far out. We have a host of social issues too. Bottom line, if you want a fulfilling life, not in a monetary way but in a contented way, move elsewhere or stay where you are.
Wow…reading comments from some of the posters why would any one want to move here. No wonder Rupert has a hard time drawing new persons and families into town. Rupert has its issues but then again so does town/city. I personally wouldn’t want to live in Vancouver regardless of shopping, restaurants and the travelling perks. My husband and I manage to travel just fine from here, we are not house poor and we don’t have to worry about being stuck in traffic. If we ever hope to become something other than a have not town, we can’t discourage anyone from being interested in moving here. I personally think if Munkman is interested in moving here that he needs to come check it out for himself, take what myself and others have said as just our own personal opinions.
Shopping online is great and shipping is not more expensive if you buy from amazon. If you are going to buy a lot online sign up for amazon prime and get free 2 day shipping on most products. I even choose amazon over most local retailers in larger centers. Price and service wise tbey are just so much better. Also walmart.ca has free shipping and has a much wider selection than the store. Other than emergency supplies and food i buy almost nothing locally. Hell i can even buy car parts off amazon and have them shipped from the states for about 1/4 the price of local retailers. what im getting at is do not use lack of shopping options as a method to determine whether or not to move. We arent in the dark ages anymore.
The retailers in the north are aweful for the most part and rely on isolation to stay in business but dont let that scare you off. There are plenty of more valid reasons to a oid rupert than shopping options.
I am born and raised in Prince Rupert, but have also lived away from the city for a period longer than 5 years and without a doubt, the happiest times I have spent have been in this city.
It is the reason me and my wife moved back here and started our family here.
Since I have moved back, I have seen a ton of people return home…so clearly there is something about this city that sticks with people.
Rupert is great if you have lots of family and friends here and have the disposable income to live life well (quads, seadoos, boats ect).
Life is great in Rupert, we will never leave!
And LOL at those saying Terrace has better restaurants…that is the biggest joke I have ever heard. They take the cake for franchised restaurants, but Terrace doesn’t hold a candle to the private restaurants that Prince Rupert has to offer…not even Prince George can beat Rupert in that regard.
[quote=“bthedog”]I am born and raised in Prince Rupert, but have also lived away from the city for a period longer than 5 years and without a doubt, the happiest times I have spent have been in this city.
It is the reason me and my wife moved back here and started our family here.
Since I have moved back, I have seen a ton of people return home…so clearly there is something about this city that sticks with people.
Rupert is great if you have lots of family and friends here and have the disposable income to live life well (quads, seadoos, boats ect).
Life is great in Rupert, we will never leave!
And LOL at those saying Terrace has better restaurants…that is the biggest joke I have ever heard. They take the cake for franchised restaurants, but Terrace doesn’t hold a candle to the private restaurants that Prince Rupert has to offer…not even Prince George can beat Rupert in that regard.[/quote]
There are plenty of good things about prince rupert you can talk about, why lie to people? Dining in rupert is mediocre at best. Terrace/PG are no prize either but they are no better or worse than prince rupert. Both terrace and PG have “private” restaurants that will challenge the mediocrity that is prince rupert dining any day.