June 30, 2011 | Tips from Us >
Prince George, Festivals & Events
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KISS is rolling through British Columbia on their Lost Cities Tour and I had the chance to check out the show last night in Prince George. Even though this tour is taking them to smaller cities around the province, the band still brings the full show set and does deliver the "Hottest Show on Earth". It was awesome to get to see such a large act in a great venue like the CN Centre, which hosts it's fair share of great shows throughout the year and holds about 6500 people. These types of concerts are a welcome addition to the already existing festivals that take place throughout the region. I am sure as the band travels even further north to Dawson Creek and the Encana Events Centre that they will be inspired by the great beauty of the province and I am sure that will assist them in putting on a great show there - not that they need it!
June 28, 2007 | Tips from Us >
Prince George, Festivals & Events
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Every Saturday morning, I make a stop at the Prince George Farmers Market!
There are over 20 vendors selling everything from home baked bread, annual and perennial plants, knitted items, jewelry, deep fried bannock and doggie treats to mention a few! I purchase a cup of coffee, and bee line to the booth that sells buffalo meat. They have a little blue cooler packed with dog bones! I purchase enough for the week ahead (and they are incredibly well priced!).
I make my way over to the bread vendor where I pick up a loaf of their delicious freshly baked bread. Chances are you'll be purchasing your second-favorite loaf as they sell out early! My final weekly purchase is from the organic veggie stand where I saw for the first time what garlic really looks like (it has a very long protruding stem out of the top-who knew?).
The market is perfect for people watching, and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and acquaintances! Local musicians fill the air with music creating a sense of community, and a feeling of home.
The Prince George Farmers market runs every Saturday 8:30-2pm,
May-October and is located on the corner of George and Third Ave (by the court house).