Enjoy West Coast cuisine, modern amenities, harbour views and a stunning Coast Mountain backdrop. For over 60 years, The Crest Hotel has been a premier destination offering comfort and hospitality in Northern BC. Overlooking the magnificent Prince Rupert Harbour, our location offers picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountain range. Whales can be spotted swimming throughout the y
ear while eagles soar overhead and deer stroll about the property. The Crest Hotel invites guests to embrace northern experiences in comfort. Located on the traditional territory of Sm’algyax speaking Peoples, the area is rich with history and culture. Our Prince Rupert hotel offers a variety of guest amenities with something to please every traveller. For guests who consider great cuisine a highlight of their trip, we invite you to visit our Waterfront Restaurant or our award-winning lounge. Indulge in unparalleled ocean views while enjoying our outdoor hot tub, or recharge in our exercise area and steam room. At The Crest Hotel, our amenities and view provide an exceptional experience for every guest. The Gitxaała Nation, through Gitxaała Enterprises, are proud to be the owners of The Crest Hotel. With The Crest Hotel situated in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert) Harbour, one of the traditional places of the Gitxaała people, we are proud to be the owners of such a beautiful establishment.
“Gitxaała Nation is also known as Git Lax M’oon, People of Saltwater. Our connection to the land water and its resources is very important to us and we want to make sure that the resources we harvest and rely on are available for generations to come. So much of our history is in the areas seen looking out the windows of The Crest Hotel- we want to be able to share the beauty and experience with all who visit.”
– Lou Ga Gwelks – Elected Chief Linda Innes, Gitxaała Nation
