Locations: Prince George

Prince George, the capital of Northern British Columbia, has the amenities of large city but offers a welcoming small town experience, complete with a welcome from Mr. PG himself. Prince George has numerous cultural and outdoor activities to enjoy, such as local theatre, heritage sites and instant access to nearby picturesque wilderness where one can enjoy hiking, bird watching, cycling, fishing, golf or camping.

For a map of downtown Prince George click here.

Getting to Prince George

Plane

Flights to Prince George are available via Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Fort St. John.  The two largest passenger airlines servicing Prince George are West Jet and Air Canada, with smaller carriers Central Mountain Air and Northern Thunderbird Air.  Visitors requiring transportation into town or to the airport from Prince George can take a taxi or catch a ride with the airport shuttle. Greyhound Bus Canada also provides transportation from the airport terminal to the Greyhound terminal in Prince George.

Car

Prince George is located along two major highway routes.  Highway 97 (the Hart Highway) leads to northeast BC communities and south to Cache Creek, connecting to southern BC communities including Kamloops, Kelowna and Vancouver.  Visit Google Maps for driving directions.

Transit

Greyhound Bus Canada provides bus service to and from Prince George along Highway 97 and Highway 16.  The bus station is located next to a shopping complex that includes a movie theatre, outdoor and golf stores, restaurants and shops.  It is within walking distance of downtown Prince George, and a number of accommodations.

Via Rail offers service from Prince George through Jasper, Alberta to Vancouver, and through Smithers and Terrace to Prince Rupert. Prince George Transit is fully accessibly and has a number of routes to get you around town.

To See & Do

Prince George, a gateway city to the Northern British Columbia region, is an excellent starting point for exploring further north. Prince George offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the amenities of a city, while finding a variety of wilderness opportunities just minutes away. Hiking, camping, fishing, golfing and cross-country skiing are just a few outdoor activities that Prince George has to offer. It is also an important regional shopping destination. Outside the city, more rustic attractions exploring pioneer history and agricultural ways of life can be found, including the heritage sites Huble Homestead and Noah's Arc.