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The Village is located 210 km (130 mi) southeast of Prince George, British Columbia and 166 km (130 mi) west of Jasper,Alberta. Incorporated in 1932, McBride is a close-knit, friendly community with a variety of natural beauty surrounding the Village. History[edit] McBride was founded in 1913 as Mile 90 of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.[1] The Village received its name after the serving premier, Sir Richard McBride. Login. Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia, Canada, with Great Canadian Heli-Skiing -
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The regional and shortline railways combined, own or lease a total of 11 734 kilometres. Regional railways are mid-sized railroads that do not have a national presence. Shortline railways provide localized rail services and are usually partnered with larger railways. Railways from the mid 19th century were the most important and viable means of transportation until World War I. One hundred and sixty four years later, Canada’s railways are still used to transport bulk raw materials. There are five tourist railways shown on the map. Mapping Notes Related Maps: Railway Freight Traffic, 1954 Map Railway Network Extension; Railway Routes, 1972 Map. Riverboat Discovery - RiverBoat Home Page.
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It's also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Spend a day exploring the town or set out on an adventure. Main attractions in the port town include spectacular ocean fishing; cultural tours, whale-watching tours and grizzly bear-viewing tours; and enjoying amazingly fresh seafood at Prince Rupert's various restaurants. In Prince Rupert, tame deer wander certain neighbourhood streets, while wild grizzly bears can be viewed in a sanctuary from boats just northeast of the city.
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It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and has a population of 12,508 people (Statistics Canada, 2011). History[edit] Prince Rupert, May 1910. Looking north toward Mount Morse. The former Capitol Theatre built in 1928. Heritage Award plaque for the Capitol Theatre Prince Rupert was founded by Charles Melville Hays, the general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) and was incorporated on March 10, 1910.
Charles Hays had many grand ideas for Prince Rupert including berthing facilities for large passenger ships and the development of a major tourism industry. Prince George, British Columbia. Prince George, with a population of 71,973 (census agglomeration of 88,043),[1] is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is the "Northern Capital" of BC.[2] Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, and the crossroads of Highway 16 and Highway 97, the city is the service and supply hub for one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada and plays an important role in the province's economy and culture.
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