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Dubbed British Columbia’s Northern capital, the City of Prince George is located less than 100 kms from
the province’s geographical center. It is a bustling, resource-driven city of nearly 80,000, with ample
amenities for any given taste.
Prince George is an outdoor lovers paradise—surrounded by more than a thousand lakes, it is the meeting
place of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. First discovered by Alexander Mackenzie in 1793, it wasn’t until 1807
that European explorer Simon Fraser wintered here that a trading post was established and soon the area
turned into a town.
The area around Prince George is the traditional territory of the Carrier Sekani First Nations people, who
made their livelihood off the bountiful rivers, lakes and forests of the region.
For visitors today, Prince George is the fourth largest city in BC, and a gateway to the North. For the
urban folks, there are all the stores, cafés, art galleries, boutiques and museums that a modern city can
offer. Its outdoor opportunites are endless, with prime lake and river fishing, many golf courses, ski hills
and rivers and trails to explore.
With four arenas with five ice surfaces, Prince George is definitely a hockey town with a thriving minor
hockey program that sees over 1000 players take to the ice each year. Prince George is also home to two
Junior Clubs: the Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League—host team of the
2007 RBC Royal Bank Cup—and the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League.
Located 780 kms North of Vancouver, Prince George is located at the junction of Highway 97 and the
Yellowhead Highway 16. The area is serviced by an International airport. Westjet and Air Canada both have
several flights in and out of Prince George daily, with connections to all major regional, national and
international centres. Both VIA Rail and Greyhound Bus Lines have regularly scheduled service to and from
Prince George.
For further information about Prince George and area,
visit the following websites:
www.initiativespg.com
www.city.pg.bc.ca
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