Arts and Culture

Prince George's museums and galleries celebrate our pioneer past and cultural present. Virtually everything within a two hour radius of Prince George is saturated in a unique blend of aboriginal, explorer and industrial history. Wander through indoor and outdoor shrines dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of our home and the people who have lived here.

Golden Raven

In northern BC, our cultural experiences are as varied as our natural beauty. Rich in a past that stretches from the era of the dinosaur to the construction of the railway, we are a region built by adventurous pioneers.

Golden Raven attractions will allow you to connect with the passionate people and colourful history of north central BC. Experience the history - experience the arts - experience the Golden Raven.

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Barkerville

Location

Barkerville
14301 Highway 26
Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0
(250) 994-3332
Barkerville

Unlike many gold rush towns from this era - which have long disappeared - Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life.  You can tour the town with one of the colourful characters from Barkerville’s past, watch the notorious Judge Begbie strike fear into the hearts

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Barkerville actors cast

Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum

Location

Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum
850 River Road
Prince George, BC V2L 5S8
(250) 563-7351
Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum

Home to one of the largest vintage rail collections in British Columbia, the museum's varied collection dates from 1899 to the 1960s, and includes numerous buildings, locomotives, rail cars, and artifacts from the steam and diesel railway eras.

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Railway conductor

Coldsnap Winter Music Festival

Location

Various Locations
see website for details
Prince George, BC
Coldsnap Music Festival

Coldsnap is one of Canada’s premiere winter music festivals. Its aim is to bring a variety of musical acts to the city of Prince George, British Columbia in the dead of winter.

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Exploration Place

Location

Exploration Place
333 Becott Place
Prince George, BC V2L 4V7
(250) 562-1612
Exploration Place

Science and history museum that provides a hands-on experience where children and adults can touch, feel and thoroughly learn about a diverse range of subjects.

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Boy at museum

Farmers' Market

Location

Farmers' Market
1074 6th Ave
Prince George, BC V2L 3M5
Farmers' Market

Enjoy farm direct produce, home made goodies and artisan crafts from vendors year round! This winter, visit them at their new location indoors! In the summer, look for them on the corner of 3rd Ave and George St near the Courthouse.

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Fort St. James National Historic Site

Location

Fort St. James National Historic Site
280 Kwah Road W
Fort St. James, BC VOJ 1P0
(778) 667-0111
Fort St. James National Historic Site

Fort St. James National Historic Site is a restored Hudson's Bay Company post on the southern shores of Stuart Lake in the interior of British Columbia. It is commemorated as a centre of trade and commerce in the 19th century fur trade.

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Fort St James employees

Groop Gallery

Location

Groop Gallery
1127 3rd Ave
Prince George, BC V2L 1T6
(250) 561-1442
Groop Gallery

Groop Gallery is Prince George’s newest commercial art gallery, specializing in Modern and Contemporary original artworks by some of our most talented local and regional artists.

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Groop Gallery Interior

Huble Homestead

Location

Huble Homestead
40km north of Prince George, just off Hwy 97 on Mitchell Rd
Prince George, BC V0J 2S0
(250) 564-7033
Huble Homestead

The Huble Homestead is a living historic site that offers tours of heritage buildings such as the Huble House, Salmon Valley Post Office, and the Animal Shelter.

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Huble Homestead sheep

Mackenzie Museum

Location

Mackenzie Museum
86 Centennial
Mackenzie , BC V0J 2C0
(250) 997-3021
Mackenzie Museum

This museum showcases the heritage and people of Mackenzie, British Columbia.  The region has a rich cultural, social, and natural history that led to the development of Mackenzie in the 1960s as a planned community in the Canadian wilderness, to accomodate a workforce for the growing local

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Prince George Observatory

Location

Prince George Observatory
7365 Tedford Rd
Prince George, BC V2N 6S2
(250) 964-3600
Prince George Observatory
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Stars

Prince George Playhouse

Location

Prince George Playhouse
2833 Recreation Pl
Prince George, BC V2L 4S1
(250) 563-8401
Prince George Playhouse

The Prince George Playhouse is a 297 seat community theatre.  It is the perfect venue for intimate theatre, concerts, meetings, movies and even weddings!

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PG Playhouse exterior

Prince George Symphony

Location

Prince George Symphony
2880 15th Ave
Prince George, BC V2M 1T1
(250) 562-0800
Prince George Symphony
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Public Library - Bob Harkins Branch

Location

Public Library - Bob Harkins Branch
887 Dominion St
Prince George, BC V2L 5L1
(250) 563-9251
Public Library - Bob Harkins Branch
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Public Library - Nechako Branch

Location

Public Library - Nechako Branch
6547 Hwy 97N
Prince George, BC V2K 3A4
(250) 962-9710
Public Library - Nechako Branch
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Theatre North West

Location

Theatre Northwest
36-556 North Nechako Rd
Prince George, BC V2K 1A1
(250) 563-6969
Theatre Northwest

Providing professional level theatre to the community of Prince George, Theatre North West is a non-profit organization that runs four different plays a season. The themes vary from dramatic to humorous and often sell out, consistently receiving rave reviews

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Kiss the Moon Kiss the Sun set

Two Rivers Art Gallery

Location

Two Rivers Art Gallery
725 Civic Plaza
Prince George, BC V2L 5T1
(250) 614-7800
Two Rivers Art Gallery

Two Rivers Gallery is a vital centre for visual art in Prince George and the central interior of British Columbia.

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Art galleria

Valemount Museum

Location

Valemount Museum
1090 Main St
Valemount , BC V0E 2Z0
(250) 566-4177
Valemount Museum

The Valemount Museum has something for every member of the family. The museum has three levels in the main building with displays on the Railway, Japanese Internment Camps, War Heroes, Old Children's Toys, Valemount Pioneers, a Trapper's cabin and more!

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Valemount Museum exterior

Vanderhoof Museum

Location

Vanderhoof Museum
478 1st St W
Vanderhoof , BC VOJ 3A0
(250) 567-2991

 A 1920s historic village site. Our historic buildings are from the original village settlement and outlying district, circa pre 1930s. Take a tour of the buildings and view the extensive collection of artefacts, exhibits, and photos.

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