The Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives was established in 1980 and their mandate is to acquire and preserve records and documents related to the history and culture of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Port Essington, Port Simpson, Anyox, the surrounding area, and its people.

The archive's holdings consist of 25,000 photographs, manuscripts (such as minutes, letter and diaries), maps, newspapers, sound recordings, and historical reference material.