Prince George

Sure, most vacation-goers heading to beautiful British Columbia flock to the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, or Vancouver for a getaway, but don’t cut out the north! Nestled amid the rugged, wild northern BC landscape sits the largest city in the area, Prince George. Adventurers will find solace, isolation, and fantastic scenery in the outdoorsy wonderland sweeping Prince George and the surrounding area. You’re probably wondering, “Okay, but what can we actually do when we’re there?” Ah, yes, good question. The answer in short: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, frontcountry camping, backcountry camping, and hiking.

With a collection of provincial and nature parks sweeping the region, it’s easy to pinpoint an excursion and tackle it. You could go frontcountry camping and spend a day swimming and walking in and around Bear Lake in Crooked River Provincial Park. Bring your kayak and canoe here as well! Or, pack your fishing rod and head to Shane Lake in the Forests for the World Park. Or tackle backcountry hikes in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park, where you can random camp as well. The alpine lakes are phenomenal here!

Prince George serves as a fantastic, rustic basecamp for the network of adventures flanking the nearby area. So bring your family, friends, and get ready for down-to-earth, unforgettable outdoorsy experiences.