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Prince Rupert

American

noun

a seaport and railway terminus in W British Columbia, in W Canada.

Prince Rupert British

/ ˈruːpət /

noun

a port in W Canada, on the coast of British Columbia: one of the W termini of the Canadian National transcontinental railway. Pop: 14 643 (2001)

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Saltwater Bakery – It was raining the day the Royal Princess docked in Prince Rupert, Canada — a small port town with a population of just over 12,000.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

The strike has upended operations at Vancouver and Prince Rupert, two of Canada's three busiest ports, which are key gateways for exporting natural resources and commodities and bringing in raw materials.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

Last month, Judge Jeffrey Campbell of the Prince Rupert Provincial Court ordered Mr. Gould to pay the fine, which is about $9,200 in U.S. dollars, for violating Canada’s Fisheries Act.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

DP World originated from Jebel Ali Port and now runs operations as far east as Brisbane, Australia, and as far west as Prince Rupert, Canada.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2022

I had the honour to wait upon His Highness Prince Rupert, with a convoy from Bristol to this place, and seriously, I am glad I had the happiness to see him.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

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