Prince George British Columbia Part of the BC Adventure Network. Over 5 million web site visitors annually ! Accommodations & Adventures   |  City Information

The Railway Trunk. Photo: Initiatives Prince George Prince George, BC Prince George is the largest service centre for the northern part of British Columbia; perfectly situated at the crossroads of two major highways and two railways. Once a fur trading fort, Prince George now has all the modern amenities amidst a sea of natural attractions that entice visitors from around the world. Winter Scenery. Photo: Initiatives Prince George As well as serving the north as an economic centre, Prince George is also home to the University of Northern British Columbia, providing students from northern BC with more educational opportunities. For the visitor, there are many activities to keep busy. Room Reservations in: Prince George There are walking tours of the Heritage River Trails, an intriguing Railway Museum, historical Fort George Park and more. Touchwood Tours offers forestry tours at (www.touchwoodtours.com). Just outside the city, the surrounding countryside can provide you with countless opportunities for camping, fishing, skiing, boating, swimming and more. Whether you want to take advantage of the many activities and attractions in the city itself or wish to explore the countryside, you will never be at a loss for things to do. Accommodation/Adventure Providers Central Mountain Air: Central Mountain Air currently offer scheduled and charter airline service to over 19 communities throughout BC and Alberta including Vancouver Internationals main terminal, Campbell River, Comox, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Smith... more Nation Lakes Canoeing Camp: Canoe the un-crowded four Nation Lakes area of northern BC, n unspoiled wilderness environment. There’s 130 km of remote canoeing through beautiful wilderness, with sandy beaches, fishing and unrestricted camping. We also have cabins and canoes for rent. more City Information Railway Museum . Photo: Initiatives Prince George Population: 72,500 Climate: Summer Average: 15 C Winter Average: -12 C Precipitation: 63 cm/yr Access: Prince George is conveniently located at the crossroads of Highways 16 and 97. Commercial air, bus and rail service is available. Two Rivers Gallery. Photo: Initiatives Prince George Room Reservations in: Prince George Accommodations: Numerous private and provincial campsites dot the area. Modern motel/hotel accommodations are available in the city with a number of resorts and lodges nearby. Recreation Facilities & Activities: golf courses, ice & curling rinks, tennis courts, pools, parks, ball diamonds, trails, forest tours, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, waterskiing, camping, hunting. Purden Lake Picnic Area. Photo: Initiatives Prince George Local Attractions: Railway Museum, Heritage River Trails, Regional Museum, South Fort George, Hudson Bay Slough Bird Sanctuary, Symphony Orchestra, Two Rivers art gallery, Fraser & Nechako Rivers Ancient Trees. Photo: Initiatives Prince George February - Mardi Gras March - Dance Festival April - Music Festival May - May Days, Children's Festival June - Rodeo July - Canada Day, Country Music Festival August - exhibition, Food Festival October - Oktoberfest November - Studiofair December - First Night   For Information: Travel InfoCentre 1300 First Ave, Prince George, BC, V2K 2Y3. Tel: 250-562-3700 or 1-800-668-7646