TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Designed by a French engineer, a half-mile-long Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) bridge is the longest bridge in BC.
It was completed in 1914. It’s an expensive city and industry scene, ever-changing with the season, fluctuating river levels and ice with the grassy, treed island midstream.
It is a popular place for locals to hang out. It offers great river and cottonwood park views.
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Our local pub, with atmosphere, friendly faces, and something for everyone on the menu. BX pub is an absolute “can’t miss” dining and socializing experience.
The BX is a popular club famous among locals. People love to party and spend quality time here.
The BX neighbourhood pub has proudly served Prince George for over 30 years.
Do not forget to click a picture with a wings mural on the sidewall that will give you wings, at least with a camera flash.
You can also get yourself snapped on a hand-carved wooden throne, which initially belonged to Sr. Stamford Raffles, a 19th-century British colonial leader.
Photo: CBC
Explore Cottonwood Island Nature Park in Prince George BC. A wooded park covered with almost 300 years old cottonwood trees on the shore of Nechako river, a boat launch and picnic area.
You can cross a historical vertical lift rail bridge here. You can come across 20 faces carved into cottonwood trees along the trail that runs closest to the river.
So, grab your picnic basket, your walking shoes, and your camera – this is a great destination to spend your afternoon.
Magnificent big tree. It is a wonderful spot about an hour east of Prince George. On May 19th, 2016, the park was established to protect the North American inland temperate rainforest, the only inland temperate rainforest in the world.
The park is located within the Lheidli T’enneh Nation’s traditional territory, who have inhabited the area since time immemorial.
It is the perfect place to explore magnificent views of 800-2,000-year-old Cedar trees in a one kind rainforest. You will encounter a cascading 30 m waterfall. There is a unique variety of flora and fauna to spot.
A universal boardwalk makes the Ancient Forest accessible for those with physical handicaps.
Photo: Shawn Haines
Check it out for yourself to enjoy the view from the top of the hill, pretty much overlooking the city. This place offers a unique view of the town both during day and nighttime.
Do not forget to bring your camera or your phone; you will not regret it.
Prince George has its notoriously steep Cutbanks. They are more than just a pre or post-work cardio blast; they are an icon in Prince George.
Climbing up the Cutbanks has become more of a social activity rather than a solo achievement. Do not forget to take a flight on the swing installed by someone unknown at the hill.
Thousands of years ago, as glacial ice sheets melted and formed the Nechako and Fraser Rivers, the steep sandy slopes, now known as The Cutbanks, were formed. The Cutbanks were the site of North America’s only sand race. The “Sandblast” was first held in 1972 and attracted participants from all over the world, including Canadian Ski Champions. It was discontinued in 2004.
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Mr. PG is a wooden landmark and has been greeting guests to Prince George since 1960! Located at the intersection of two major highways, it can have different flags to recognize or celebrate various community events. Friendly and straightforward park adjacent to allow visitors to see the statue up close.
Mr. PG first appeared publicly on May 8 to welcome the delegates to a Rotary international conference at Simon Fraser Inn.
A delightful place to walk around and learn about authentic trains and equipment; this is a must-see for train enthusiasts. The displays here are nicely laid and well maintained. They also offer an interesting reading about the history of the railway network through BC.
All the rails cars are fully accessible so that you can go in and have a better view. It is worth the time to see.
A lovely petite winery with a fantastic patio by the river. They have various options to choose from their menu.
The wine tasting starts at just $6. The fantastic staff here will make sure that you get the best wine. It’s an absolute favourite of residents of Prince George.
You can also see their vineyards on the other side of the road.
Located on the top of a panoramic hill in downtown Prince George. The beautifully landscaped park provides 360-degree views of the city and the Fraser River. It’s one of the only high points of land in the bowl area.
Visitors can expect to see 5 to 20 varieties of each plant type in bloom throughout the season.
Connaught hill is named after Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, who served as Canada’s 10th governor-general.
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Olympic ski jump. Connaught hill once had a 65 ft tall, Olympic quality ski jump, “the first illuminated ski jump in North America, and the second in the world. The ski jump has a 100 ft surface. The jump hosted regular competitions until it collapsed under strong winds in 1938.
Photo: The Exploration Place
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Once an island. Connaught was an island surrounded by the waters of the Fraser River. The river’s main channel looped around the west side of the Connaught hill then flowed through Downtown Prince George’s present day.
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is a wonderment. It is one of the oldest parks in Prince George, formerly known as Fort George Park.
It was renamed in 2015 to recognize the Lheidli T’enneh village, the indigenous community that once lived here. This park has a walking path that runs alongside the mighty Fraser River.
The park inhabits a water park for kids and adults, a large picnic shelter to celebrate various events, two playgrounds, a beach volleyball court, a tennis court, a bandshell, and the Exploration Place Museum at one end.
The best time to visit the park is generally summer, but the fall brings out the best vegetation colour.
Beautiful swimming spot. It is a short walk leading to a beautiful swimming hole known as “Rock quarry.” The water is magnificent. It’s so clean and so blue.
It used to be a mine, but they hit the water. Upon returning to work the next day, everything had flooded, and we now have what is known as the Rock Quarry.
Photo: Lauren Verity
It’s not a science world, but it is a combination of various exhibits. Discover the local history, hands-on science and experience various collections and galleries.
The Exploration Place is located in Lheidli’ T’enneh Memorial Park. The museum plus science center is owned and operated by Fraser Fort George society.
The place also has a Steam train named Little Prince Steam Engine running for kids. The engine was built in 1912 and used to railroad for the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad right across the country.
Huble Homestead is a heritage site located at the base of the historic Giscome Portage. Originally a homestead and fur trading post, the site has been restored to its 1915 condition is open to the public every day.
Photo: hublehomestead.ca
A wonderful off-the-leash dog park. Located in the town for easy access. It’s beautiful all year round!
Ginter’s Meadow is a part of the UNBC Connector trail system. This is a very popular area being an off-leash area so don’t forget to bring your furry friends.
Ginter’s Field has been a favourite spot of Prince George locals for many years. Whether it’s fall, summer or winter this place will never disappoint you. Nice wide paved paths with adjoining paths trailing into the woods.
A heavenly place for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families alike, Ginter’s Field is a delightful place to get out for a walk and soak in the essence of Prince George.
Not to forget about Ginter’s Manson, the estate of local businessman Ben Ginter. He built a state-of-the-art mansion at top of Massey hill. Due to financial failures, his business was ended. The city tore it down in the mid-nineties. Today the city municipality owns the place and become an admired destination for locals to enjoy.
Ginter’s Mansion emits a mysterious sense of history with many more details available to the public at The Exploration Place. Which showcases an exhibit of Ben Ginter’s story.
Photo: Northern BC Archives & Special Collections
Forest for the World is a 106-hectare forest and popular nature park located on Cranbrook Hill. It was established in 1986 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Prince George and to celebrate the City’s participation in Expo 86.
It has over 15 kilometres of multi-use trails that pass both Small Reflection Lake and Shane Lake. Facilities include fire pits, picnic tables, and a look-out tower. This area has a covered picnic area and restrooms. The mass of trails connects to a variety of other hiking spots. The forest has a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, frequent in Spruce, Douglas fir, and Pine.
Common animals that frequent the area include beavers, bears, moose, cougars, and ducks. Shane lake, located within the park, contains trout fish for fishing lovers and has two docks to cast from.
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Great place if you love skating. Dress for the weather and you’re good to go.
The Prince George Outdoor Ice Oval is a 400-metre long track speed skating facility made with natural ice. The oval is maintained by the Outdoor Ice Oval Society of Prince George (OIOS of PG) with the support of the City of Prince George. As with all-natural outdoor ice surfaces the condition and quality of the ice at the oval is weather dependent. The oval is made with natural ice every year making it unique. Prices are very affordable and are posted on the website.
From the past several years, thousands of Prince George residents have skated on the surface annually.
If you ever get a chance to visit Prince George in winters, never forget to chance to go to this place and skate.
Photo: http://www.pgoval.ca/
An absolute gem of a place in the city of Prince George. The plant/music collections on display here are one of a kind. This place is a must-see here in Prince George. It’s a wonderful way to spend a day.
Jim Good owns this beautiful property that has been turned into a combination botanical museum/nature park/music museum. Enjoy the wide variety of flowers, trees and various other plants that are marked along the trail. Highly recommended place and experience the beautiful scenery and meticulous efforts put into all the exhibits here.
This is one of the most beautiful, educational and tranquil nature parks. There is also an array of beautiful birds, a beaver and other wildlife viewed in the park. Camping spaces are available in an RV or tent and there is a beautiful remote cabin for rent by donation. Jim has also astounding two botanical gardens, a botanical museum and an amazing music archive and a radio station archive. The botanical gardens have native trees from other areas of BC as well as different provinces and territories.
This whole place is so breathtaking, and Jim Good is the hero for his altruistic work and his indomitable spiritual dedication to promoting nature, conservation and the community of Prince George.
Photo: https://www.goodsirnaturepark.ca/
Two Rivers Gallery is a centre for visual art in Prince George and the central interior of British Columbia. The gallery proudly sits on the traditional, unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh.
The Art Gallery opened in July 2000 as a purpose-built art museum. Its award-winning design was the work of Alberta architect Barry Johns. Two Rivers Gallery has become the centre for visual art in the north. The Gallery has developed a reputation for strong exhibitions featuring art by contemporary artists from across the country. Since its origin, Two Rivers Gallery has evolved into a dynamic and responsive centre of contemporary Canadian art.
If you do find yourself here, go upstairs to the common art area where you can explore and create your own art. This place has lots of fun facilities for kids. The best thing about the gallery is the abundance of workshops that you can take right from little kids to adults.
Admission to the Gallery is by donation.
Photo: https://preview-art.com/listing/two-rivers-gallery/
