This is Prince Rupert, B.C., or so I believe. And yes, it was named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, cousin of Charles I and his principal commander during the Civil War. After the Restoration, Rupes returned to Britain along with the new king, and invested heavily in the Hudson Bay Company, getting so much money and clout that a large area of southwestern Canada became known as “Rupert Land.”
While we were very lucky to have sunny and warm days for most of our trip, I could have do...
Published on September 20, 2025 22:35