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29 Best and Fun Things To Do In Prince George, British Columbia


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Prince George, located in British Columbia, Canada, is brimming with exciting outdoor activities and cultural landmarks. It is an ideal destination for a few days of exploration to fully immerse yourself in everything it has to offer.

This city has everything you need from delicious dining, cozy cafes, and relaxed bars to get your culture fix. Prince George is home to many parks, including Wilkins Regional Park, where you can hike trails and camp or picnic by one of the lakes.

The city also has public art installations in various locations as well as historic landmarks worth checking out like Huble Homestead Historic Site. It is an ideal place for outdoorsy tourists and history lovers alike.

Read on for a list of the best and most fun things to do in Prince George, British Columbia

The 29 Most Popular Things To Do In Prince George, British Columbia

29. David Douglas Botanical Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: University Way Prince George BC

Tel:  250 612 8392

Web Address:   https://ddbotgarden.bc.ca/

28. Shane Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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27. Tabor Lake

3.8 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

26. Two Rivers Art Ga4.6 llery

★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 102 N Columbia Street Wenatchee WA

Tel:  509 888 9504

Web Address:   https://2riversgallery.org/

25. Lheidli T’Enneh Band

4.5 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 150 Brunswick Street Prince George BC

Tel:  250 562 0847

Web Address:   https://lheidli.ca/

24. Pidherny Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Prince George BC

Web Address:   http://www2.gov.bc.ca/

23. Pidherny Recreation Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Pidherny Road Prince George BC

Tel:  800 689 2477

Web Address:   http://sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx

22. McMillan Creek Fishing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 184 Field Road #148 Prince George BC

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/

21. Fort George Canyon Provincial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Location: British Columbia

Tel:  800 689 9025

Web Address:   https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/fort_george_cyn/

20. Ferguson Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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19. Wilkins Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: Wilkins Road Prince George BC

Web Address:   http://rdffg.bc.ca/services/environment/regional-parks/wilkins

18. Hart Highlands Winter Club

4.8 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 3740 Winslow Dr Prince George BC

Tel:  250 962 8006

Web Address:   http://hartskihill.com/

17. Mr. PG

4.3 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

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Location: 2800 Upland Street Prince George BC

Tel:  250 301 6496

Web Address:   https://theexplorationplace.com/100/Mr-PG

16. Eskers Provincial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: Fraser Fort George A BC

Tel:  800 689 9025

Web Address:   https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/eskers/

15. Purden Ski Village

4.4 ★★★★☆ (86 reviews)

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Location: 3000 Purden Ski Hill Road Fraser Fort George F BC

Tel:  250 565 7777

Web Address:   http://purden.com/

14. LC Gunn Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (89 reviews)

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Location: 231 hwy16 east Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/NatureParks.aspx

13. McMillan Creek Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (97 reviews)

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Location: Hoferkamp Road Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   http://rdffg.bc.ca/services/environment/regional-parks/mcmillan-creek

12. Paddlewheel Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: 752 Hamilton Ave Prince George BC

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/

11. Moore’s Meadow Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (254 reviews)

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Location: 4750 1st Ave Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/NatureParks.aspx

10. Forests for the World

4.7 ★★★★★ (258 reviews)

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Location: 53deg53’42 9″N 122deg49’55 4″W Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/NatureParks.aspx

9. Treasure Cove Casino and Bingo

4.0 ★★★★☆ (758 reviews)

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Location: 2003 BC 97 Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 2421

Web Address:   https://treasurecovecasino.com/

Our Top picks

8. The Exploration Place

4.3 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

Location: 333 Becott Pl Prince George BC

Tel:  866 562 1612

Web Address:   https://theexplorationplace.com/

7. Tourism Prince George

4.4 ★★★★☆ (68 reviews)

Location: 1300 1 Ave Prince George BC

Tel:  250 562 3700

Web Address:   https://tourismpg.com/

6. Two Rivers Gallery

4.5 ★★★★★ (120 reviews)

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Location: 725  Games Way Prince George BC

Tel:  250 614 7800

Web Address:   http://tworiversgallery.ca/

5. Northern Lights Estate Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (167 reviews)

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Location: 745 Prince George Pulpmill Road Prince George BC

Tel:  250 564 1112

Web Address:   http://northernlightswinery.ca/

4. Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (231 reviews)

Location: 850 River Road Prince George BC

Tel:  250 563 7351

Web Address:   http://pgrfm.bc.ca/

3. Connaught Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (317 reviews)

Location: 1112 Connaught Dr Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/MajorParks.aspx

2. Cottonwood Island Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (578 reviews)

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Location: River Road Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/NatureParks.aspx

1. Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,006 reviews)

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Location: 17th Ave Prince George BC

Tel:  250 561 7600

Web Address:   https://princegeorge.ca/Things%20to%20Do/Pages/Parks%20Trails%20and%20Sports%20Fields/Our%20Parks/MajorParks.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Prince George, British Columbia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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