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The City of Prince George is located in the heart of British Columbia’s central interior and is the major service center for the northern half of the province.
Prince George is situated in a bowl at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers and is surrounded with lush rolling foothills of coniferous forests that steadily creep upwards to the Rockies to the east, and the coastal mountains to the west. Prince George is a single days drive from all corners of the province, and offers daily air and bus service.
The city’s most striking feature is the people who live here. The population of Prince George has grown to over 80,000 but has not lost its small town friendliness.
Community spirit is deeply ingrained in Prince George, especially in support of recreation and sports with over 400 recreation, sport, cultural and community service groups, our volunteers are our community’s pride. Prince George boasts a recreation and sport delivery system that is run through a network of volunteers committed to enhancing the quality of life.
Prince George has a great deal of opportunities for its visitor; not only exceptional sporting venues, but also exceptional shopping, arts and cultural events, and many outdoor recreational experiences.
Prince George is a hub of activity offering visitors an exciting assortment of historical, natural, and cultural attractions. With more than 120 parks to explore in the city, visitors will have no shortage of walking, bird watching, and cycling opportunities on their trip.
Take advantage of the best Prince George has to offer; all the amenities of a large urban centre, but the accessibility that can only be offered by a city this size. A wide range of accommodation is at your finger tips, from 5 star executive suites, to double rooms that comfortably fit 4 people; but best of all, no matter where you choose to stay, you'll never be more than 10 minutes away from your training grounds!
Prince George also boasts of accessible facilities for paralympians in training, and has active clubs in sports including wheelchair curling and wheelchair basketball.
From our Olympic sized arena, to our cross country trails, Prince George can offer the same training opportunities afforded by larger urban centres, but without the high cost, long commutes and complications of a big city.
The Prince George community is renowned for its hospitality, warmth, and love of the outdoors. Even in the City Centre you're never far from the spectacular Canadian wilderness that produces awe-inspiring scenery, and some of the best training grounds that Canada has to offer.
Located 778 kilometres (487 miles) north of Vancouver, Prince George is located at the junction of Highway 97 and the Yellowhead (Highway 16), 439 kilometres (272 miles) east of Vanderhoof, and is accessible by commercial air, bus, and rail.
| Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Precip. |
| Jan | -6°C | -14°C | -10°C |
53.3mm |
| Feb | -1°C | -11°C | -6°C | 35.6mm |
| Mar | 4°C | -6°C | 5°C | 35.6mm |
| Apr | 11°C | -2°C | 5°C | 27.9mm |
| May | 16°C | 3°C | 9°C | 50.8mm |
| Jun | 19°C | 6°C | 13°C | 63.5mm |
| Jul | 22°C | 8°C | 16°C | 61.0mm |
| Aug | 21°C | 7°C | 14°C | 61.0mm |
| Sep | 16°C | 3°C | 10°C | 58.4mm |
| Oct | 9°C | -1°C | 5°C | 58.4mm |
| Nov | 1°C | -7°C | -3°C | 53.3mm |
| Dec | -5°C | -13°C | -8°C | 53.3mm |
Quick Facts
Latitude: 53°53'00"
Longitude: 122°40'00"
NTS50: 093G15
Elevation: 691.30 metres (approximately 575 metres (1886') in city centre)
2001 Population: 72,406 (1996: 75, 150)
Size: 315.99 square kilometres
Poluation Density: 229.1 per square kilometre
Average Summer Temperature: Max = 20.1°C, Min = 6.8°C (1971-2000)
Average Winter Temperature: Max = -3.4°C, Min = -11.8°C (1971-2000)
