Prince George – Activities and Attractions
There are myriad attractions in Prince George for the cultured, the adventurous or the history buff.
Enjoy classical or modern music courtesy of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, or take in any number of theatre and arts performances.
Modern art fans will enjoy Two Rivers Gallery, located in a beautiful building exhibiting a variety of art and exhibits from across Canada.
Spend a day with the family at The Exploration Place, which has interactive and historic exhibits, with a heavy focus on science and nature. Or learn more about the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and its importance to the area at the Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum.
Or take the kids to any number of exciting and fun festivals and events throughout the year including Prince George’s Traditional Pow Wow, the PG Exhibition, West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo, WinterLights Festival, Cold Snap and many others.
Prince George – Outdoor Activities
Prince George offers fantastic freshwater fishing in any of the many lakes and rivers, and there are opportunities to cast a line from just off the road or deeper into the wilderness.
Prince George also has great hiking trails that allow ramblers to travel corridors explored in pioneer days, or to hike to the top of beautiful viewpoint or waterfall. There are also cross-country skiing opportunities maintained by the Otway Nordic Centre.
After the thaw, golfing becomes a focus in Prince George (and in Northern BC, which has many excellent courses). There are several courses and clubs located in or near Prince George. Camping is also a treat here, and several provincial parks and lakes have campgrounds.
There are some great attractions not far from town, and many are within an hour’s drive from the town centre.
Some highlights include:
Huble Homestead Historic Site is an original homestead from the early 1900s, and has many buildings and interpretive displays that can be explored.
The Observatory is an evening out for stargazers, and offers the opportunity to gaze at the stars through one of the largest telescopes in Canada, or any number of smaller telescope
