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After canvassing numerous people, we came up with a list of interesting ways to spend time in Prince George - some are free, some cost money - all are fun! We invite you to add to this list.
- Enjoy high tea in a downhome atmosphere at the Royal Empress Tea House
- Get some great deals on books at the Friends of the Library fall book sale
October 17/18 - in the Kinsmen gym.
- Tourism Centre/Via Rail Station - the Tourism Centre has a great gift shop, and lots of friendly informed staff. If you are going on a trip - grab a book to read from the "traveling book shelf" in the lobby - take it with you and leave where ever you happen to be when you finish it. Books are free and restocked weekly.
- In June take in the Great Chili Cookoff at Studio 2880 - hosted by the Pottery Guild - take home your hand made pottery bowl.
- Take the kids to Northern Hardware for a 10 cent ride on the horse.
- Sing the Messiah at St. Michael's Church with the PG Cantata Singers
- Take a half hour hike around Ferguson Lake Nature Trail and have a picnic. (Showshoe it in the winter, too!)
- Have a relaxing massage in one of our lovely spas!
- If it's August - be sure to visit the PG Exhibition!!
- Report local sightings of Sasquatch!
- Visit the Prince George Observatory!
- Take in a race at the PGARA Speedway
- Get in shape at the Prince George Family "Y"
- Watch the Prince George Spruce Kings
- Visit Noahs Ark Adventureland!
- Go to the Park Drive-In Theatre!
- Take your pooch for a walk through peaceful Moore's Meadow!
- Set a spending limit and go have a few hours of fun at the Treasure Cove Casino
- While you're there, visit the Araina Spa and have a side by side massage with a friend!
- Rent a new release at Blockbuster Video
- Go to the our Famous Players Theatres
- Pack a picnic and watch the beavers at Shane Lake at Forests for the World!
- Visit the Huble Homestead Historic Site!
- Rollerskate, Rollerblade, or just roll at the Prince George Roll-A-Dome on the corner of Hwy 16 and Hwy 97
- Shop the unique boutiques of Specialty Avenue downtown (4th avenue)
- See where Out of Alba is performing
- Spend some time in our beautiful library
- Visit the Forestry and Railway Museum and have a miniature train ride!
- Hike the trails at Eskers
- Walk the or bike the Heritage River Trail around the city
- Take the self-guided Town Centre Historic Walk
- Go to the downtown Farmers Market on a summer Saturday mornings
- Visit the Native Friendship Centre for an interesting history lesson and a unique gift
- Drive down North Nechako Road West to the end and see the natural beauty of our river
- Hike up the Nechako Cutbanks and treat yourself to the view
- In the summer, frolic at Salmon Valley's lovely beach
- Have a picnic lunch on top of Connaught Hill and see a panoramic view of our city
- Sit and meditate by the river at Wilkin's Park
- Play laser tag at Bubba Baloo's
- Have fun in our Skate Park on Massey Drive!
- Play volleyball or roast weiners at beautiful West Lake
- Visit the Two Rivers Art Gallery and be sure to go to their Gallery Shop
- Enjoy the water slides at the Four Season's Pool, Esthers Inn or the Treasure Cove Casino Hotel
- Splash in the Wave Pool at the Aquatic Centre
- Have a miniature train ride or brown bag it for lunch at Fort George Park
- Hike (or drive) up to the University and treat yourself to the view along the way!
- Night Ski at Hart Highlands Ski Hill
- Canoe on Bear Lake (Crooked River Park), or just go for a dip!
- Canoe down the Nechako River to Cottonwood Island Nature Park
- Tube down the Nechako River from Foothills Bridge to Cottonwood Island Park
- Walk around Cottonwood Island Nature Park in any season (except flood season!)
- Visit the most interesting Fish Hatchery on River Road
- Run through the water spray at Fort George Park
- Ice Skate on the oval at Exhibition Park
- Ice Skate in front of the Civic Centre
- Goto a WHL Cougar's game
- 10 pin bowling at the Strike Zone
- Take in a concert with the PG Symphony
- Visit our completely revamped Exploration Place Museum at Fort George Park
- Take the kids to the playground and ride the little train at Fort George Park
- Take a day trip to Barkerville
- Ski at nearby Tabor or Purden Ski Hill
- Play a round of golf at one of our many golf courses
- Visit our fabulous locally owned bookstore Books & Company (have a cuppa, too!)
- See what's happening at Art Space (on top of Books & Company) and check out the lovely second hand clothes store up there, too
- Take a tour of our Pacific Western Brewery
- Take a dip in Purden Lake
- Book a Sleigh Ride at Noah's Ark Adventureland on a fluffy, snowy day
- Cross Country Ski out by Bear Lake
- Eat at the Shogun Restaurant and watch the waiter juggle the salt & pepper at the end!
- Take the kids sledding at Rainbow Park
- Take a day trip to Fort St. James Historic Site
Please add to this list!
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