History  

City of Prince George was Incorporated March 16,1902

The name honours the Duke of Kent

1807 a fur trading post was established by Simon Fraser

1914 railway construction was started

BC photos

Location:

 Middle of British Columbia at cross road of highway 16 and highway 97

Population:

app. 80,000

Four main regions

1. Heritage
2. College Heights
3. Hart Highlands
4. St. Lawrence Height

Activities

• Golf
• Hiking
• Camping
• Fishing
• Skiing at Purden (38km east), Hart Highlands Ski hill or Tabor
• Snowmobiling
• Biking
• Swimming

Attractions in Prince George:

• Native Art Gallery

• Multiplex- hosts events and hockey games

• Exploration Place

• Two Rivers Art Gallery

• PG Railway Museum

• Studio 2880

• Aquatic centre

• Forests for the world

• Civic centre

• Theatre North West

• Prince George playhouse

• Orchestra

• University of Northern British Columbia

•  Prince George Railway And
  Forestry Museum.

• 1915 Huble Home Stead and 8.5 km Giscome trail- historic site 40km north of Prince George. It is dedicated to preserving the history and ways of Annie and Al Huble.

There are approximately 120 parks in the city limits. Some of the most visited ones are

• Carrie Jane Gray Park
• Connaught Hill Park-  gives a city view
• Cottonwood Island Park
• Exhibition Park
• Rainbow Park
• Recreation Park
• Wilson Park
• Moore Park

Events every year

Mardi Gras, Dance Festival, Music Festival, Rodeo, Food Festival, Oktoberfest, Canada Day.

Newspapers

Prince George this week-once a week

Prince George Citizen -6 days a week. Home delivery option

Free Press- 2 days a week

Radio stations

Hits 101.3 FM

94.3 FM

99.3 FM The drive
 

Northern BC Tourism Association
P.O. Box 2373,
Prince George, B.C. V2N 2S6
Telephone: (250) 561-0432 • Fax: (250) 561-0450
Toll Free: 1-800-663-8843

Prince George Tourism

Fort George Park- Exploration place, water park, volleyball nets, train rides for the children.

Prince George Cougars

Spruce Kings