Prince George

Prince George is the place where roads, rails and rivers meet.  Located at the junction of highways 16 and 97, Prince George is a major transportation hub located in the heart of British Columbia.  The city combines history with contemporary living, industry with culture, untamed open spaces with manicured city parks.  With abundant shopping, more than 100 restaurants and numerous hotel/motels, B. & B.'s and campgrounds, Prince George offers quality services and accommodations for even the most discerning visitors.

Highlights of Prince George include the Two Rivers Gallery, the city's showcase for exhibits of visual art by local, provincial and national artists.  Don't miss the Prince George Native Art Gallery with its wealth of prints, carvings, jewellery and beading by First Nations artists from Prince George and across the province.

Award winning Exploration Place at the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum has a variety of exhibits of local, cultural and natural history, the Sim-Ex Voyages Adventure Theatre, the fun-filled Hands On Explorations Gallery and much more.  The Railway and Forestry Museum of Prince George and Region has an extensive collection of rail and forest industry artifacts, which spans the whole of the twentieth century.  Visit the University of Northern British Columbia to see its stunning contemporary architecture, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city (guided Sunday tours and self-guided tours available).

In the surrounding wilderness area there are numerous lakeside resorts, canoeing opportunities, hiking, biking and fishing, and for the winter visitor, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Information:

Population: 77,343

Elevation: 575 m (1886 ft.)

Contact:

Tourism Prince George
1198 Victoria Street
Prince George, BC  V2L 2L2
Phone: (250) 562-3700 or (800) 668-7646
Fax: (250) 563-6398
E-mail: tourism@initiativespg.com
Website: www.tourismpg.com