Place to visit
HMCS Prince Rupert, Canada: what it is and when to go
HMCS Prince Rupert is a 1943 River-class frigate in Canada (Courtenay, British Columbia). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 1943 River-class frigate · Diving, History
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 138 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.65278, -124.94936
What it is and where
HMCS Prince Rupert is a 1943 River-class frigate in Canada (Courtenay, British Columbia).
WWII RCN frigate sunk as a breakwater
It is in Courtenay, British Columbia, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.65278, -124.94936; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and History places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit HMCS Prince Rupert is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebBest time9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: HMCS Prince Rupert has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- USS Tattnall1918 Wickes-class destroyer48 m
- HMS Express1934 E-class destroyer161 m
- HMCS Dunver1942 River-class frigate279 m
- HMCS Eastview1943 River-class frigate359 m
- Comox Archives & MuseumMuseum2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Diving
- SS Edmund Fitzgerald: American Great Lakes freighter
- HMS Investigator: Merchant ship used in Arctic exploration
- SS Valencia
- Chick Island: island in Essex County, Ontario, Canada
- Little Chicken Island: island in Essex County, Ontario, Canada
- Marco Polo: British clipper ship
Every Canada place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is HMCS Prince Rupert?
It is a 1943 River-class frigate in Canada.
When is the best time to visit HMCS Prince Rupert?
February and May to October. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to HMCS Prince Rupert?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 138 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have USS Tattnall, HMS Express, HMCS Dunver. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Courtenay, British Columbia32 places to see in and around Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada: HMS Express, Mount Washington, Castlecrag Mountain. Best time: February and May to October.
- Diving162 places for diving in Canada, from SS Edmund Fitzgerald to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about HMCS Prince Rupert on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.