Sports Venues

Prince George has always been home to dedicated individuals who have ensured that our City's athletes have the finest venues at their disposal.

The community is proud of its small town feel and welcomes visitors from around the world to our affordable, friendly, easily accessible services. Prince George has many world-class training and fitness facilities, as well as fitness and training experts than can serve the needs of visiting athletes, from individuals to full teams.  Our facilities offer the opportunities for sport-specific cardiovascular and strength training in the gym, the pool, on the track and on the ice surface. There are two superb swimming pools including one with a regulation size 50-metre pool and numerous deep and shallow water training opportunities.

Whether summer or winter from our track and ball fields, ice rinks and arenas to the Otway Nordic Centre, Prince George has developed world class facilities over the years and we continue to strive for improvement and development every day. Our dedication to athletics is demonstrated through the Northern Sport Centre, through the development of a new outdoor oval, and through our development as a High Performance Centre for biathlon and cross-country skiing.

Prince George has a storied history with sport, hosting elite events and elite athletes for many years.  Now is the time to see what Prince George has to offer; discover the opportunities and have the experience of a life time in one of Canada's finest Cities.

Prince George is a community that has always been proud of its inclusive nature; striving to set an example for other cities in the promotion of Paralympic sport, and the welcoming of elite Paralympic events and athletes.

Although Prince George may not be the largest of cities, our Paralympic community is one of the most vibrant and active in the entire Province. From wheelchair basket¬ball to wheelchair curling, Prince George is quickly building a reputation as a home for elite athletes in all athletic endeavours, whether Olympic or Paralympic. The arrival of the Paralympic Games in the winter of 2010 marks a wonderful opportunity for our Province and the City of Prince George to continue to promote and develop some of the very best and brightest Paralympic athletes the World has ever seen.

Our City provides the perfect balance of accessible and quality venues without the hassles of big city travel and living. A supportive and welcoming community that provides big city amenities with a small town feel, in the heartland of British Columbia; Prince George, your home for athletic training.

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