Things to do in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Prince George - Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 situated at the crossroads of Highway 97 (north-south) and Highway 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major city of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market.

Prince George and not only will you find wilderness and wildlife, you will also discover a modern city in the heart of BC's Interior. Prince George offers outdoor recreation and adventure combined with all the amenities a city of around 75,000 can offer. Situated in the middle of an endless spruce forest, the city boasts of over 120 parks within its city limits.

Although Prince George has a rich and interesting history, it has since developed into a large cosmopolitan city and offers visitors a large selection of top quality hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and several full service campgrounds for their accommodation needs. Extensive shopping and a vast selection of restaurants complement the thousands of businesses and services found in our rapidly expanding city.

 

Prince George is continually growing more beautiful as the years go by. Overlooking the city on Cranbrook Hill, we now have the University of Northern British Columbia - which opened in September 1994 and now is proud to house UBC's Northern Medical Program. We also have a lovely Civic Centre Plaza close to our extensive Public Library and also a multiplex CN Centre at the Exhibition Park. This large venue allows for high quality sports and entertainment to now make Prince George a destination stop. We have the beautiful Two Rivers Art Gallery and two swimming pools with slides and leisure pools. And don't forget to visit our fascinating museum The Exploration Place!

Our city is never still and seems to constantly have an event, festival or celebration to bring people together. The city pulp mills offer tours, and the demonstration forests provide a hands-on understanding of the enormous forest industry in the area. Prince George is recent winner of the Communities in Bloom contest and during the winters we enjoy brightening our city as part of the Winter Lights Celebration. Contact the Tourism Prince George website to learn more about what our lovely city has to offer and visit the PG After-hours Website for a listing of current events.

Prince George offers a rich cultural life, too. Throughout most of the year symphonies, concerts and theater with local and international talent grace our city's stages. We also have several movie houses, nightclub cabarets, family fun centers, bowling alleys, and pool halls to occupy those long northern evenings.

Some people got together to discuss what is there to do in Prince George and is worth going to Prince George for:
•Take a half hour hike around Ferguson Lake Nature Trail and have a picnic. (Showshoe it in the winter, too!)
•If it's August - be sure to visit the PG Exhibition and the Reid Lake Fall Fair!!
•Visit the Prince George Observatory!
•Take in a race at the PGARA Speedway
•Watch the Prince George Spruce Kings
•Visit Noah’s Ark Adventure land!
•Go to the Park Drive-In Theatre!
•Take your pooch for a walk through peaceful Moore's Meadow!
•Visit the Treasure Cove Casino
•Go to the our Famous Players Theatres
•Pack a picnic and watch the beavers at Shane Lake at Forests for the World!
•Visit the Huble Homestead Historic Site!
•Roller-skate, Rollerblade, or just roll at the Prince George Roll-A-Dome on the corner of Hwy 16 and Hwy 97 •Shop at the unique boutiques that Prince George has to offer.
•Visit the Forestry and Railway Museum and have a miniature train ride!
•Hike the trails at Eskers
•Walk the or bike the Heritage River Trail around the city
•Take the self-guided Town Centre Historic Walk
•Go to the downtown Farmers Market on a summer Saturday mornings
•Visit the Native Friendship Centre for an interesting history lesson and a unique gift
•Hike up the Nechako Cutbanks and treat yourself to the view
•In the summer, frolic at Salmon Valley's lovely beach
•Have a picnic lunch on top of Connaught Hill and see a panoramic view of our city
•Sit and meditate by the river at Wilkin's Park
•Play laser tag at Bubba Baloo's
•Have fun in our Skate Park on Massey Drive!
•Play volleyball or roast weiners at beautiful West Lake
•Visit the Two Rivers Art Gallery and be sure to go to their Gallery Shop
•Enjoy the water slides at the Four Season's Pool, Esthers Inn or the Treasure Cove Casino Hotel
•Splash in the Wave Pool at the Aquatic Centre
•Have a miniature train ride or brown bag it for lunch at Fort George Park
•Night Ski at Hart Highlands Ski Hill
•Canoe on Bear Lake (Crooked River Park), or just go for a dip!
•Canoe down the Nechako River to Cottonwood Island Nature Park
•Tube down the Nechako River from Foothills Bridge to Cottonwood Island Park
•Walk around Cottonwood Island Nature Park in any season (except flood season!)
•Visit the most interesting Fish Hatchery on River Road
•Run through the water spray at Fort George Park
•Ice Skate on the oval at Exhibition Park
•Ice Skate in front of the Civic Centre
•Go to a WHL Cougar's game
•10 pin bowling at the Strike Zone
•Take in a concert with the PG Symphony
•Visit our completely revamped Exploration Place Museum at Fort George Park
•Take the kids to the playground and ride the little train at Fort George Park
•Take a day trip to Barkerville
•Ski at nearby Tabor or Purden Ski Hill
•Play a round of golf at one of our many golf courses
•Visit our fabulous locally owned bookstore Books & Company (have a cuppa, too!)
•See what's happening at Art Space (on top of Books & Company) and check out the lovely second hand clothes store up there, too
•Take a tour of our Pacific Western Brewery
•Take a dip in Purden Lake
•Book a Sleigh Ride at Noah's Ark Adventure land on a fluffy, snowy day
•Cross Country Ski out by Bear Lake
•Eat at the Shogun Restaurant and watch the waiter juggle the salt & pepper at the end!
•Try some bison in 18th Century atmosphere at the Waddling Duck Restaurant.
•Take the kids sledding at Rainbow Park
•Take a day trip to Fort St. James Historic Site