This is the official website of the City of Prince Rupert. As you browse the site, you will find information about our past, present and future. We include up to date information for our residents including services, programs, a community directory and maps. Entrepreneurs and business owners will find information on bylaws, land use and zoning together with applications for various permits. Visitors and tourists can use this site as a guide to what's happening in the City, things to do and sites to see. Enjoy, enjoy. Clearing of the 2000 acre townsite and construction took place throughout 1907 and in January 1908, landscape architects of the Boston firm Brett and Hall arrived in Prince Rupert to plan the new city. Once completed, a public auction of 2400 Prince Rupert lots took place in Vancouver from May 25 to 29, 1909 and in Victoria the following week. This auction generated worldwide interest. After the land sale, the population tripled and the following year on March 10, 1910, Prince Rupert was incorporated. The first took place on May 19, 1910 with Alfred Stork elected as mayor. more... See more text