Summer Activities

When the sun comes out and the snow is long gone, Prince George residents trade in their snowboards for wakeboards and their hockey sticks for golf clubs!

Search out some special outdoor spaces for rock climbing in and around Prince George! If you want to hike our best green trails, visit our Parks and Trails page. Or, try your hand at Geocaching - a great way to learn how to use your GPS and explore our city.

If you enjoy communing with nature of a groomed kind, you'll think you've died and gone to golf heaven when you arrive in Prince George. The city is fast becoming the golfing destination of northern British Columbia, with seven courses offering over 30,000 yards of fairway to challenge any skill level.

Spend a few hours fishing at one or many of our numerous lakes and streams within an hour of Prince George. You don't have to be an expert fisherman to enjoy one of the most popular activities in Northern British Columbia. Head out with one of our experienced fishing guides and take in the spectacular scenery while you reel in your catch of the day. Or stop by our Visitor Information Centre where we can lend you a fishing rod, help you obtain a fishing license, and recommend prime fishing spots for the day.

Start your engines and get ready for some high-octane action at the Prince George Auto Racing Association (PGARA) oval and the North Central Motorsport Park (NCMP) drag strip. PGARA hosts stock car races all summer long, while NCMP runs a regular schedule of drag races throughout the summer, including bracket nationals, all-motorcycle drags, street legal nights and even snowmobile drag racing.

For your own adventure on wheels, pack your mountain bike up to the top of one of our downhill trails or hook up the ATV and venture out to Tabor Mountain for some riding.

Book a guided forestry tour with Touchwood Tours and learn about one of BC's famous resources! If you are the adventurous type who likes to go with the flow, try a little heart-stopping whitewater rafting. Less than three hours east of town you can jump into a raft near the headwaters of the mighty Fraser River with Mount Robson White Water Rafting Co. or Stellar Descents.

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Aberdeen Glen Golf Course
1010 Clubhouse Dr
Prince George, BC V2K 5R7
(250) 563-8901

The Aberdeen Glen Golf Course has twice been nominated as the B.C.P.G.A. facility of the year and you're encouraged to see why for yourself.

Aberdeen Golfer

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Alder Hills Golf Course
6011 Giscome Rd
Prince George, BC V2N 6T4
(250) 963-7500

Alder Hills was designed and constructed in 2003. Today it has grown into one of the most naturally beautiful par three courses in all of Northern BC. During your round you may encounter some of the wildlife, such as rabbits, foxes, and deer that inhabit the course. 

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Ancient Forest Prince George, BC

The watershed of the upper Fraser River has given rise to a unique inland wet-temperate rainforest; a forest ecosystem that combines attributes of both the coastal wet-temperate rainforests of British Columbia and adjacent boreal forests of Alberta and the far north.

Ancient Forest Photo

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Aspen Grove Golf Course
4555 Leno St
Prince George, BC
(250) 963-9650

Aspen Grove was built in the 1970s and was originally a 9 hole course, but later expanded to 18 holes in the 1980s. Although the course is fairly short, it proves to be quite challenging with water coming into play on 10 of the 18 holes. Play from the blue tees is a good test for any player.

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

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

Barkerville actors cast

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

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.

Railway conductor

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Connaught Dr
Prince George, BC

Connaught Hill Park is a community park situated on the top of a hill in the centre of the community of Prince George BC, Canada. The beautifully landscaped park provides 360 degree views of the community and of Fraser River.

Connaught Hill View

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River Rd
Prince George, BC

Explore Cottonwood Island's winding trails along the river! Follow Highway 16 to the foot of the Yellow Head Bridge on the east side of town. To the left before the bridge is River Road heading north. Follow River Road to the park, which will be on your right hand side.

Cottonwood Island Prince George

Cranbrook Hill Greenway has over 25 km of multi-use trails that are open year round for activities such as biking, hiking and skiing. The Greenway can be accessed from several different locations. Brochures and maps are available at City Hall or local outdoor recreation outlets.

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Crooked River Provincial Park Bear Lake, BC

Activities and features at Crooked River include canoeing, cycling, camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, boat launch, picnic sites, playground, sani-dump and washrooms.

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Rainbow Park Prince George, BC

Want to try out a different kind of golf — for free? The object of this game is to throw a "golf disc" into the target; a steel basket over which chains hang, in the fewest number of throws. The player begins by 'driving' from a designated tee area and continues toward the target.

Disc Golf Prince George

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Prince George, BC
Ferguson Lake is home to public trails, a viewpoint, picnic site, canoe launch, interpretive signage, fishing and washrooms.

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Forests for the World
Kueng Rd
Prince George, BC
Forests for the World is a 106 hectare demonstration forest with 15km of hiking trails located in the heart of Prince George.
Shane Lake Prince George

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Fort George Park
17th Ave
Prince George, BC
Home of the Rotary playground and waterpark, this is one of the most well-known parks in Prince George. Here you'll find picnic sites, floral gardens, tennis courts, and more!
Fort George Park Bandshell

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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 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.

Fort St James employees

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Goodsir Nature Park
Old Summit Lake Rd
Prince George, BC

Visit Goodsir Nature Park for guided tours through over 160 acres of rolling land in a forest of Spruce, Aspen and Birch. Learn about 200 different kinds of trees, shrubs and wildflowers, as well as view a beaver pond, navigate trails and explore an indoor plant museum.

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

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.

Huble Homestead sheep

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Hudson's Bay Slough
Queensway Blvd
Prince George, BC

Hudson's Bay Slough is a birdwatcher's dream! Hike the trails and set up an afternoon picnic at this beautiful public park.

See Parks Map for more information.

Hudson's Bay Slough Trail

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Hwy 16 E
Prince George, BC

LC Gunn Park is an easy grade walkway exploring the bluffs above the Fraser River located in the community of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

LG Gunn Park View

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Links of Maggie May
4650 Shelley Rd
Prince George, BC V2K 5G1
(250) 963-9561

For your golfing pleasure, the Links of Maggie May offers a no pressure 9 hole golf course in a relaxing country atmosphere with large greens and open fairways.

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