Know Before You Go
Things To Do
Our city is ready to entertain you, no matter if you want to play hard, relax or just take in the beauty of Prince George.
The Makerie
The Makerie is a hands-on maker space in downtown Prince George where you can flex your creative muscles with friends over an outstanding artisan brew. Craftenders will be on hand to assemble all the materials, provide instruction and give a helping hand!
Black Diamond Bowl & Billiards
Originally constructed in 1958, Black Diamond has been offering exciting and affordable entertainment for over half a century. Their centrally located facility includes 21 billiard tables, darts, a ProShop and 18 lanes of 5-pin bowling (including cosmic) over three floors.
OVERhang Climbing Gym
OVERhang is an indoor climbing gym that offers outdoor recreation and survival training. Whether it's water safety courses, avalanche awareness courses or outdoor rock climbing adventures.
Downtown Prince George
Downtown is home to hundreds of local businesses and features unique shops, boutiques, speciality stores, two farmers' markets and a thriving restaurant scene.
Exit PG
Solve riddles, find clues and accomplish tasks in a multi-room escape game at Exit Prince George. Room themes rotate frequently, and range in difficulty. Located in downtown Prince George.
Two Rivers Gallery
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.
Gamescape Multiplayer Gaming
Kick your feet up and binge your favourite videogames, or try some new ones. With quality equipment, gamers will love burning a few hours in a relaxed and chill atmosphere.
Prince George Golf & Curling Club
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.
Prince George Astronomical Observatory
See the planets, the moon, comets, galaxies and globar cluster up close at the Prince George Astronomical Observatory.
The Strike Zone
A fully licensed centre, The Strike Zone features 16 ten-pin bowling lanes with cosmic bowling hours, and a recently added 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course.
The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
The keeper of Prince George's history, visitors can explore the many hands-on exhibits and learn about the region's rich history, culture and local wildlife - including a live sturgeon.
Aquatic Centre
A mix of swimming lanes, dive boards and a large leisure pool, the Aquatic Centre is equipped for both fitness and fun. Featuring a wave pool, with 3-foot tall waves, overhead sprayers, bubbles, lazy river channel, fitness centre and more.
Olympus Freerunning Parkour Gym
The next big thing in indoor fitness and entertainment, Prince George's only parkour gym is setup for drop-in gym passes and classes for ages 8+.
Famous Players Cinema
A six screen cinema, Famous Players offers a selction of movies for all ages, and comes equipped with a concession and gaming area.
Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum
The museum recognizes forestry and rail, two major industries that played a crucial role in shaping Prince George. Climb aboard the many trains, explore the classic buildings and take a step back in time. Kids will love riding on the mini-rail around the train yard and tunnel through a real beehive burner.
Pine Centre Mall
The largest shopping centre in Northern BC, Pine Centre is centrally located off Highway 97 and includes a wide variety of stores that are both chain and local.
Park Drive-In Theatre
Once dusk hits, pull the car up to the 3200 square foot sceen and take in an outdoor cinema from Friday-Sunday. The Drive-In operates in the summer months, from April to September and is located just 20 minutes north of downtown. Come early, and try the mini-golf course and go-kart track.
Raceway Go Karts
Raceway Go Karts features a paved 1200' track with an overpass/underpass, banked corners, continuous guardrails and modern indy-style karts.
Rotary Water Park
Located in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, this water park provides an easy kid-friendly activity that has interactive components to control the flow, and direction of the water. Picnic tables and a newly built pavillion overlook the waterpark.
Game Changerz VR
For Game Changerz, anything is possible! Plug-in and expereince the magic of top of the line virtual reality in their state of the art entertainment centre located in central Prince George.
Disc Golf
Take a swing at the 9-hole disc golf course located in beautiful Rainbow Park. Featuring a variety of short and long holes in a beautiful park setting, players will enjoy the elevation changes and long drives.
The Little Prince
Built in 1912, The Little Prince runs the railway track at the Fort George Railway Station beside The Exploration Place. Operating for almost 40 years, the train is a classic family past time in the summer months.
Spruceland Mall
Battle Bows Prince George
A combination of dodgeball and archery - players are given a bow and set to task taking down the opposing team in cooperative and competitive games like capture the flag, last man standing and more. By appointment.
Parkwood Mall
Parkwood Mall sits on the edge of downtown and is home to name a number of brand stores, a movie theatre, outdoor supply store and Canada's iconic Hudson's Bay Company.
Prince George Cougars
Make some noise in the CN Centre for the Prince George Cougars as they go head-to-head with other teams in the league. Watch out for fan-favourite mascot Rowdy Cat, or try for a ride on the Fanboni.
Prince George Kodiaks
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.
UNBC Timberwolves
The University Of Northern British Columbia's varsity teams include both men's and women's basketball and soccer. Make some noise for the Twolves as they dribble up the court at the Northern Sports Centre or run their way across Masich Place Stadium.
Prince George Spruce Kings
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.
Treasure Cove Casino and Bingo
Treasure Cove Casino and Bingo is situated at the intersection of Highway 97 and 16 and is in close proximity to many amenities.