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Culture & History

Discover Our Stories

Prince George is a place where history meets the present, a city shaped by the stories of those who came before us. From the rich traditions of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation to the cultural celebrations and historic landmarks that define the region, there’s always something to learn, experience, and celebrate.

Honouring Our History

Those Who Came Before Us

 Prince George is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. We respectfully acknowledge their culture, stories, and ongoing contributions to this region. The name Lheidli T’enneh means “The People from the Confluence of Two Rivers,” a reminder of the deep connections between land, water, and community.

Walk Through History

Northern Routes

Prince George has always been a meeting place, a hub where people, goods, and stories came together. Explore the historic routes that have connected communities for generations.

Mr PG was born in 1960 and has a fascinating history as the city’s official mascot. Now located at the junction of Highway 16 & 97, visitors and locals alike visit him daily for their obligatory Mr. PG selfie! Tag your selfies with #mrpg!
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A one-of-a-kind 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.The Ancient Forest Trail provides an opportunity to view enormous ancient cedar trees within BC’s inland rainforest. The trail is an easy-moderate hike marked with interpretative signage, and is home to a beautiful waterfall. A 400m portion of the trail is a universal access boardwalk. In 2016, the Ancient Forest was designated as a Class A Provincial Park and given an additional name Chun T’oh Whudujut.
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Forests for the World is a 106 hectare demonstration forest. The main trail to Shane lake is well maintained, and offers amenities such as picnic tables, shelter, BBQ pit, fire pits and viewing platform over the stocked lake.
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This is Prince George’s signature park. Picnic sites, water park, playground, floral gardens, tennis courts, ball diamonds, a band shell, mini train, the Exploration Place museum, and the newly built pavilion can all be found here. This park was formerly known as Fort George Park, but was renamed in 2015 to recognize the traditional home of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
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Located on an 8-acre site that is nestled beside the beautiful Cottonwood Island Park, the Railway & Forestry Museum offers a unique setting that takes guest back to the pioneering days of early Prince George. Their collection is primarily housed outside, allowing guests to mingle among the collections and historic buildings.
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Huble Homestead Historic Site is a living history museum and offers a unique piece of local history, hidden within the beautiful countryside on the banks of the Fraser River. The site is ideal for afternoon receptions and banquets. Seating ranges from 70-100 people.
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Sights to Behold

Walking Tours

Prince George has always been a meeting place, a hub where people, goods, and stories came together. Explore the historic routes that have connected communities for generations.

Begin your self-guided journey at the Cenotaph at City Hall and explore the stories that shaped Prince George. With 13 stops along the way, this walking tour leads you through the heart of the city, ending at the Charles Howard Webb plaque on 3rd Avenue near Winnipeg Street. Follow the route in order or wander at your own pace—each stop offers a new glimpse into Prince George’s rich history. Built by BC Labour Heritage Centre.
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Mural Walking Tour (Coming Soon)

Wander downtown and take in art created by artists from near and far.
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Experience the chills of Prince George’s past and learn about the ghosts of its present.
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Taste Our Heritage

Dining Experiences

 Prince George’s cultural diversity shines through in its culinary scene. Taste your way through local flavors, international cuisine, and cultural specialties that tell the story of the region.

Sushi 97 brings a large menu of traditional rolls and sashimi, and unique items such as sushi pizza. If raw fish is not your thing, Sushi 97 has you covered with a number of noodle and rice dishes featuring chicken or beef.
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Ivy’s Family Kitchen delivers the authentic flavours of Vietnamese cuisine. Have a taste of Vietnam located in downtown Prince George
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Zen Noodle House & Sizzler created a menu mostly influenced by East Asian cuisine. Contemporary vision and traditional roots are the qualities that highlight a dining experience at Zen.
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Born from a love of the diverse and delicious flavours of India, the chefs are the heart and soul of our kitchen, meticulously crafting each dish to perfection. Madras Maple Cafe isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a place to experience the passion of Indian cooking.
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Serving up traditional Indian food in the heart of Parkwood Shopping Centre.
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Shogun is an authentic Japanese steak house featuring the art of Teppan-style cooking and a wide variety of sushi. Enjoy the interactivity of sitting around the Teppan grill and watch the chef prepare your meal.
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An array of Mexican flavours, makes Amigo’s a popular spot for a casual lunch or dinner date. Staff make in-house taco bowls and their own range of salsa, from hot to very hot.
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Karahi King is the Indian equivalent of the small neighbourhood restaurant, serving deliciously traditional dishes in a Karahi – a type of heavy sided cooking pot. Karahi also refers to curry dishes cooked this way. Many of their dishes are gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
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Dana Mandi Indian Restaurant is located in Prince George, BC and offers an authentic and memorable fine dining experience. their dining room is the ideal atmosphere for an intimate dinner for two or for any group event.
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Mai Thai serves authentic thai food six days a week for lunch and dinner. Their curries, pad thai, and other favourites are made daily.
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Serving up colourful plates of the House Special Pad Tai, mouthwater bubble tea, and all the sushi dishes in between. Mr.Sushi serves up picturesque dishes.
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Cooking up fresh, healthy and convenient meals for those on the go. These ready-to-go sushi options are right at your fingertips.
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This hip café inside the Uda Dune Baiyo – House of Ancestors Conference Centre serves up scrumptious lattes, Italian sodas and sweet treats. Their bannock doughnuts are a local favourite, and daily their selection of unique flavours changes. Between oreo, huckleberry, lemon sugar and so much more you will keep coming back again and again. If you’re on the lookout for some more healthy grub, the café also serves up a fresh line of wraps, paninis, soups and salads for breakfast and lunch.
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From Sashimi to special rolls, Sushi Yori PG offers a wide variety of sushi options with bold and flavourful dishes.
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Serving up tasty and authentic Indian food.
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Thanh Vu is a family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in Vietnamese Cuisine. The menu is rich with many types of traditional Vietnamese dishes and has a little something for everyone.
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Experience Local Talent

Performing Arts

 From live theater and dance to musical performances, Prince George’s performing arts scene is always alive. Enjoy shows that celebrate local talent and visiting artists.

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The Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) enriches the community through diverse musical performances and educational outreach, bringing both classical and contemporary orchestral experiences to audiences of all ages.
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From rock to hard laughs, the venue space above Books & Company offers a extensive variety of live entertainment opportunities.
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The Prince George Playhouse is the perfect venue to stage a great event and offers ample seating for 300 people. Matched with a beautiful lobby and the high-quality stage equipment from lighting, audio and more.
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The Omineca Arts Centre is an interdisciplinary, locally-led artist run centre that is grounded in arts-based community development.
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This 5,000+ venue offers exciting line-ups of big name acts, bands and shows throughout the year, including Cirque Du Soleil and Alice Cooper. The CN Centre is also the arena for the Prince George Cougars, the local WHL hockey team.
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A refuge for book lovers, coffee consumers, music fans and people who just want a nice place to spend an hour, or two or three.
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Live music venue that houses various local and traveling artists.
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Located downtown, Underground Show Lounge and Bar is a LGBTQ friendly bar that offers two levels of entertainment with a karaoke corner, an outdoor patio, two bars and a dance floor.
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Art and History on Display

Galleries & Museums

 Explore the region’s creativity and heritage through local galleries and museums. Discover stories told through art, artifacts, and cultural exhibitions.

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Enjoy the thrill of the museum after-hours, where organizers can host their event amidst live exhibits and towering dinosaurs. Allow guests to wander through Prince George’s local history and exhibits. The large atrium boasts tall ceilings, making a perfect backdrop for presentations and ceremonies.
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Home to two professionally curated gallery spaces, Two Rivers Gallery offers a wide range of classes , tours and creative activities both for locals and visitors.
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With over 300 species of trees, plants and wildflowers, this 160 acre nature park features 3km of walking trails, an indoor plant museum and botanical gardens. The park was built over a lifetime by one person, Jim Good, who traveled throughout Canada finding, recording, pressing and photographing thousands of plant species.
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Huble Homestead Historic Site is a living history museum and offers a unique piece of local history, hidden within the beautiful countryside on the banks of the Fraser River. The site is ideal for afternoon receptions and banquets. Seating ranges from 70-100 people.
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A collection of locally crafted items, Studio 2880 Artisan Gallery & Gift Shop is a one-stop-shop for those unique and special souvenirs and gifts. This artisan gift shop also sells tickets to many of the local artistic productions around the city and is home to many of the community’s art guilds and organizations.
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Located on an 8-acre site that is nestled beside the beautiful Cottonwood Island Park, the Railway & Forestry Museum offers a unique setting that takes guest back to the pioneering days of early Prince George. Their collection is primarily housed outside, allowing guests to mingle among the collections and historic buildings.
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Active Adventures & Community Sports

Sports & Recreation

 Stay active and connected through local sports and recreation. Whether you’re joining a game, exploring local trails, or hosting an event, Prince George has the perfect facilities for you.

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Ferguson Lake is a unique trail system featuring a public fishing dock, historic homesteader cabins and a biodiverse landscape of plants and wildlife. Visitors will enjoy the boardwalk suspended across the water, providing beautiful views of the entire lake. This is a family-friendly fishing lake, regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
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The Prince George Spruce Kings are a Junior “A” hockey team. True and Blue since ’72, come out and cheer on the former Fred Page and Doyle Cup Champions.
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Aspen originally started as 9 holes in 1971, and expanded to an 18 hole course in 1986, The course is carved out of natural forest, and features several ponds and a creek (aptly named Provy Creek).
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Aberdeen Glen has been nominated twice as the BCPGA facilty of the year. The course boasts a challenging 7114 yards from the back tees and a laid-back 5512 yards from the front markers. The scenic beauty and dramatic elevation changes, seen most prominently at hole #18 is breathtaking.
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Connecting you with the best mountain bike experience. Lynda Foreman holds a LEVEL 1 MTB CERTIFICATION with Global Syndicate Mountain Bike Certification, and has been coaching for over 10 years. She started coaching as she wanted to get more women on the trails, and wanted them to feel safe and confident. Contact 250-961-4113 Email: info@activebalancebc.ca
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Discover an abundance of summer adventures in Prince George, as the city transforms into a haven for mountain biking enthusiasts. With rugged trails and scenic routes amidst the breathtaking landscape, there’s an exhilarating experience waiting for every rider to embrace.
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This is Prince George’s signature park. Picnic sites, water park, playground, floral gardens, tennis courts, ball diamonds, a band shell, mini train, the Exploration Place museum, and the newly built pavilion can all be found here. This park was formerly known as Fort George Park, but was renamed in 2015 to recognize the traditional home of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
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Cranbrook Hill Greenway has over 25 km of multi-use trails that are open year round for activities such as biking, hiking and skiing.
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Find a provincial park to hike and explore.
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Ferguson Lake is a unique trail system featuring a public fishing dock, historic homesteader cabins and a biodiverse landscape of plants and wildlife. Visitors will enjoy the boardwalk suspended across the water, providing beautiful views of the entire lake. This is a family-friendly fishing lake, regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
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LC Gunn Park is an easy grade walkway exploring the bluffs above the Fraser River and overlooks the city of Prince George. The forested 3.5 kilometre trail follows the same route traveled by the early surveyors when planning out the railway line.
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Cheer on the Prince George Kodiaks at Masich Place Stadium. From the first snap to the final count down on the clock, the Kodiaks are to show that the North brings the noise.
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Within Tabor Mountain Rec Site there is over 400km of multi use trails (cross country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, ATVing and hiking), rustic cabins, shelters, viewpoints and fishing opportunities.
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The 38 ha park has 3 km of trails. Many of the trails follow the shoreline and naturally formed eskers, which enable access to view a variety of wildlife and the habitat in which they live.
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With a rich curling history dating back to 1920, the PGCC is Prince George’s premium curling facility with 8 sheets of ready-to-go ice. Travellers can partake in a drop-in friendly league or look into ice rentals.
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Ginter’s Meadow is an off-leash area just off Ospika Boulevard. If the off-leash area isn’t enough for your four-legged friend, you can access the UNBC Connector Trail System from Ginter’s.
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With 8 booths set up with lounge seating, full table service, and an exclusive hitting pad to hit balls onto the driving range using the latest digital Toptracer technology, The Lounge at Alder Hills is the perfect place to practice your swing.
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Forests for the World is a 106 hectare demonstration forest. The main trail to Shane lake is well maintained, and offers amenities such as picnic tables, shelter, BBQ pit, fire pits and viewing platform over the stocked lake.
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Open from April to October, this beautifully landscaped park provides 360 degree views of the community and of the Fraser River. For many people the park is a great place to visit to relax, read, picnic and to enjoy views of the city. It was once home to a wooden ski jump in 1930.
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A local favourite, visitors will enjoy the many winding trails along the river and close-up views of the historical CN Rail Bridge that was built in 1914, Keep your etrue peeled for the many unique carvings that are scattered across the cottonwood trees throughout the park.
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A Community of Many Cultures

Multicultural Contributions

 Prince George is home to a vibrant multicultural community. Experience the rich cultural traditions, languages, and stories that create the city’s diverse identity.

This is Prince George’s signature park. Picnic sites, water park, playground, floral gardens, tennis courts, ball diamonds, a band shell, mini train, the Exploration Place museum, and the newly built pavilion can all be found here. This park was formerly known as Fort George Park, but was renamed in 2015 to recognize the traditional home of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
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Get up close with the wild from the comfort of a saddle. Trail rides take you through towering trees and open fields that offer guests the opportunity to see and explore Prince George’s backyard. Try the sunset ride to create a perfect memory.
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This hip café inside the Uda Dune Baiyo – House of Ancestors Conference Centre serves up scrumptious lattes, Italian sodas and sweet treats. Their bannock doughnuts are a local favourite, and daily their selection of unique flavours changes. Between oreo, huckleberry, lemon sugar and so much more you will keep coming back again and again. If you’re on the lookout for some more healthy grub, the café also serves up a fresh line of wraps, paninis, soups and salads for breakfast and lunch.
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Enjoy the thrill of the museum after-hours, where organizers can host their event amidst live exhibits and towering dinosaurs. Allow guests to wander through Prince George’s local history and exhibits. The large atrium boasts tall ceilings, making a perfect backdrop for presentations and ceremonies.
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Uda Dune Baiyoh showcases the local first nations, Lheidli T’enneh through history, traditions, culture and identity. It has a large hall that can easily seat 200 or more people, smaller meeting rooms, and a full kitchen.
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A one-of-a-kind 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.The Ancient Forest Trail provides an opportunity to view enormous ancient cedar trees within BC’s inland rainforest. The trail is an easy-moderate hike marked with interpretative signage, and is home to a beautiful waterfall. A 400m portion of the trail is a universal access boardwalk. In 2016, the Ancient Forest was designated as a Class A Provincial Park and given an additional name Chun T’oh Whudujut.
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Ready to Explore Prince George?

 Make the most of your visit with the perfect place to stay. Whether you prefer a forested cabin, a riverside campsite, or a modern downtown hotel, your adventure starts here.