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and you'll also be pleasantly surprised to find a modern city in the centre of it all.
Prince George offers the best of both worlds — outdoor adventure in a wilderness
setting — and all of the amenities you might want. The friendly people who make their
home here are proud of the city’s improvements and growth. The newest free-standing
university in Canada — the University of Northern BC opened in September, 1994. |
| A Civic Plaza offers a focus for the city centre and a venue for an array
of interesting events. The Multiplex Centre is home for the Western Hockey League’s
Prince George Cougars and a venue for big-name performers of every variety. Plans are
underway for a state-of-the-art gallery and swimming/leisure pool. |
Prince George is proud of its roots in the forest
industry.
| The productive forests that surround the city not only provide beauty, but also the
backbone of the city’s economy. The forest industry dominates commercial activity
here. Associated rail and road transportation and service businesses together create a
powerful economic base. The city also serves as the regional centre for post-secondary
education, health care and government services. |
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| Prince George prides itself on friendly service, so be on the lookout for
northern hospitality at its best! Restaurants satisfy every taste and budget, and
accommodations range from RV parks to family motels to full-service hotels. With a vibrant
town centre and five shopping malls, Prince George is a great place to shop for specialty
items or every day necessities. Boutiques and shops feature unique artwork, handicrafts
and traditional native arts. If your RV needs servicing, this is the place to stop for
repairs, parts and accessories, or fuel. And be sure to stop by one of our two Travel
InfoCentres for the latest information and great souvenirs. |
Location:
Prince George is the major centre for north central British Columbia.
- Size: 32 square kilometres
- Latitude: 53.54 N
- Longitude 122.49 W
- Elevation: Airport: 692 metres Downtown: 575 metres
Population:
- 1986:
- 67,625 (city)
- 134,643 (trading area)
- 1996:
- 75,660 (city)
- 141,338 (trading area)
Climate:
Prince George has a moderate, relatively dry climate.
- Mean daily max: -7.5°C (January) +22°C (July)
- Mean daily min: -16.6°C (January) +8.1°C (July)
- Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,926
- Frost Free Days: 85 days
- Annual rainfall: 41 cm
- Annual snowfall: 241.7 cm
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