The largest town in central British Columbia, Prince George is a bustling supply-and-transportation center for the region. Two major highways pass through here, the Yellowhead (Hwy 16) and Highway 97, which becomes the Alaska Highway at Dawson Creek. Established in 1807 as Fort George, a fur-trading post at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers, the town is well placed for exploring the province.

Today, Prince George has all the facilities of a larger city, including a new university specializing in First Nations history and culture, as well as its own symphony orchestra and several art galleries. The Fort George Regional Museum  lies on the site of the original Fort, within the 26-ha (65-acre) Fort George Park, and has a collection of artifacts from native cultures, European pioneers, and early settlers.

Over 1,600 lakes and rivers are within an hour’s drive of the community, making Prince George an ideal location for angling enthusiasts.