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What to do and see in Prince George, Canada: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Hub of the North, host of the 2015 Canada Winter Games and one of BC’s friendliest, most outgoing communities, Prince George is a vital crossroad for Northern British Columbia. Located at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, where Highways 97 and 16 launch road-trippers on a variety of adventures, PG is a regional centre for shopping, arts and sports, where industry and innovation coexist, outdoor recreation is a way of life, and northern wilderness and urban amenities converge.
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1. Tourism Prince George
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Tourism PG warmly welcomes visitors and helps provide them with the best possible experience during their stay in Prince George. We are located along Highway 16 on the edge of downtown. Allow the knowledgeable staff to share with you why Prince George embodies the perfect balance of urban and wild, and how you can experience that for yourself. The Visitor Centre is brimming with information about northern BC and can help you plan the rest of your trip throughout the province, and a little beyond.
2. Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By ReanneLondon
We came here two days in a row on our family visit to Prince George, it is a great place for middle school and under aged children! The park is immediately adjacent to Exploration place and includes and excellent and well kept outdoor playground for all ages (with free washrooms onsite, a huge plus!) as well as a great little splash pad area, plus the train, and children's garden. Hours of fun both indoors and out. I would highly recommend a visit and plan to stay a few hours at least.
3. Cottonwood Island Nature Park
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
This park is bordered by 2 rivers, lots of walking trails, dogs are welcome, viewing platforms over the Nechako River. And hidden carvings on some of the big cottonwood trees. Picnic tables, benches & covered picnic open buildings at different ends of the park.
Reviewed By Z6765BZsimonp - Prince George, Canada
Feed birds from your hand as you walk along to river. Feels like you have completely left the city. Beautiful!!!
4. Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum revives Prince George's captivating history back to an era when the railway was the region's lifeline and forestry was becoming BC's future. The Museum presents an interesting and fun industrial heritage attraction in a spacious park-like setting, where visitors are free to enjoy a "hands on - climb aboard" experience. All aboard!
Reviewed By ericd936 - Williams Lake, Canada
We took our grandsons (aged 4 and 19 months) to a Day with Thomas. We all enjoyed the displays and the boys enjoyed the games even though it was raining. It's worth the trip to experience a hands on idea of our past.
5. Park Drive In
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
One of the few remaining operating drive-ins in North America! 2 movies every Friday, Sat & Sun during July & August. There's a mini golf, go-karts & concession.
Reviewed By Jay_1327 - Prince George, Canada
Absolutely wonderful experience. In the last few years, they've upgraded the projector so now movies are crystal clear and theater-quality. They play a double feature every show and usually, it's a more kiddy movie, then a more adult movie. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced and how cool is it watching a movie in your car?! If you're travelling to PG and this place is open, you have to check it out. It's a great experience. Have some "theater etiquette" though. Cover your headlights, and bring bug dope. It can get buggy out there some nights.
6. Cariboo & John Hart Highways
7. Prince George Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By B463VUvivianm
Whether you are local or a tourist, this is a must see location. The train cars are laid out well and kept up... well worth the visit. And walking through the grounds you can see wildlife and get a feel for the history of the railway. Ride the narrow-gauge train - nobody is too young or old to ride it. Near Christmas, they have their spectacular light display and inside the buildings are all done up - they have a bon-fire going and inside the gift shop they have santa and Mrs. Clause.
8. Huble Homestead Historic Site
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Huble Homestead is a heritage site located at the base of the historic Giscome Portage. Originally a homestead and fur trading post, the site has been restored to its 1915 condition. The site is currently closed for the winter months, but in the summer is open to the public for tours, self guided activities, lunch and shopping in the General Store. Huble Homestead is located 40 km north of Prince George, just off Hwy 97 on Mitchell Road. Admission is by donation.
9. Purden Lake Provincial Park
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By kerrym965 - Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
My hubby and I needed to stop along the way for the night and came upon the park we pulled into a spot and the local warden comes around to collect the fees. Make sure to have cash. Its first come first serve. There are flush toilets but no showers. We were in a camper so no big deal. The lots were Beautiful and fully trees and it was very quiet. We didn't do anything else on the park like go to the lake but the campsite was great would stop there again along the way.
10. The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
The Exploration Place, Museum & Science Centre, is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered charity whose mission is to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology heritage and culture. Come discover local history, explore hands-on science, experience new exhibits and shop to your heart's content in our gift shop! We are open 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week including statutory holidays*. (*Please note we are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.) The Little Prince Steam Engine operates seasonally starting on the May long weekend to the September Labour Day statutory holiday then operates on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.
Reviewed By 895veronicab
There is always something to see at the museum. There is a small store downstairs, and exhibits upstairs. Quite often there are visiting exhibits. There are also fun days for the kids and summer programmes.
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