Kwinitsa Railway Museum — Attraction in Prince Rupert

Recently visited; learned that is usually open (maybe especially opened?) when cruise ships are docked in Prince Rupert (per someone at another museum) and possibly other times per the info now shown in Google. Note: the website link appears to be for the local history museum that is several blocks away and further from the shore. The museum appears to be all volunteer with donations requested and it seems in exchange you can take advantage of some B&W post cards or even a larger color card. A long visit is not required to see everything. Displays are very nicely done, museum is clean and not cluttered and the interior of the former train station has been recently restored in many ways by my observation (both main floor and the upper floor). About equal focus on local history of Prince Rupert/life of the earlier time there and about half on Railroad history for the area and the railroad operations to Prince Rupert. Location coincides with the current local terminus of the Canadian Northern Railroad it appears. Good museum with displays and worth a visit for those with Railroad interests and/or interests in the local history of the people and industry developed in the area. More recent history covered than the other local museum...

The museum is housed in a quaint looking white building with a slate colored sloping roof along the Prince Rupert Waterfront walkway, very near the Rotary Park and the statue of a diving whale. You have to enter the door and you will be guided by the friendly lady volunteer who will be happy to show you around and tell you the history and the role of the railways to the development of this region. Please check up about the opening timings from the Visitor center before visiting or you may...

An excellent restoration of a "Type-E" GTP railway station. The host, Angela, was incredibly kind and helpful. She knew her history and was exuberant in relaying the information. If you are a railroad history buff, this is an excellent stop - the station still has the flagging hardware! Check the hours, the first time we stopped by, the...