May 28, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Parks
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For the last week I have been spending a lot of time getting to know Prince George, a city I grew up in but never took full advantage of. Cycling, walking, and generally enjoying the scenery has been an incredible experience. Hiking through Forests for the World, the birch leaves rustled in the wind of a coming cloud front. Sitting on the dock at Shane Lake, a dog paddled through the yellow bulrushes as a family fished. Driving out to Eskers Provincial Park near Ness Lake, shade from old trees dappled the fields as I rounded another corner. Do you see beauty in scenes like these? If you do, look away from your computer screen for a few moments. Take a step outside, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It doesn't matter if the sun is shining or if it is dark and raining like it is as I type this. I took a step outside, and I am better for every step I take in the outdoors of Prince George. Come on. Why not take a step or two?
May 27, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Accommodation
I was fortunate enough to be taken on a tour of the wonderful Coast Inn of the North Hotel on Thursday and having lived in Prince George my whole life I have very rarely seen any of the hotel's numerous features. I was very surprised with what the hotel had to offer. From Luxury jacuzzi rooms to more economical minded comfort rooms, the Coast Inn offers 155 rooms that suit every guests needs. Within the hotel there are also several conveniences that provide a unique experience for each visitor as well as three dining options. I've only been able to have dinner at one of these options and have to say that the Shogun is an amazing place to enjoy Japanese cuisine.
May 24, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Food or Wine
Recently I had dinner at the Shogun located in Coast Inn of the North. The staff at the restaurant were superb and had seen to our needs without intruding in on our evening. The sushi was freshed and amazing and my friends enjoyed their bento boxes immensely. After dinner was served, we were treated to a show by the chef where he demonstrated traditional Japanese drumming. I would recommend Shogun to anyone travelling through Prince George with a craving for sushi!
May 23, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Arts, Culture & History Tours
The tourism PG staff and I enjoyed our time out at Huble Homestead, Monday May 21st, while the weather was permitted. It was a busy day at the homestead as it was Seebach days! In celebration of this event there were numerous activities and sights to see such as the new exhibit, Edward Seebach's cabin. We were also able to enjoy blackpowder gun firing, sheep shearing and even pancakes and burgers for lunch. You can catch us out there again Sunday May 27th at the Sheep and Wool fair!
May 22, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Arts, Culture & History Tours
Over the May long wekend, I participated in Seebach days at Huble Homestead, located approximatley 30 minutes north of Prince George. It was a step through a time capsule where I dressed up in an old fashion night gown that came down to my ankles (don't want to show any skin), watched sheep being sheared, was able to feed the sheep, watched the 'men' fire blackpowder rifles in the field and got to eat just plain old tasty candies- the candies that my great grandmother use to make for me. The staff at Huble Homestead were all interactive and were more than willing to share with me their more 'traditional' way of life and let me assit with some of their day to day activities such as gathering things from the root cellar, making beds and playing games with the children that came to the site through out the day. Huble Homestead, although some in size, was a treasure that I had not experienced before and provided a wealth of historical knowlegde and entertainment throughout the day, while encouraging me to take that step back in time!
May 09, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Salmon Arm, Kayaking & Canoeing
This is the second solo circle tour from Canoe wharf to Sunnybrae, Tappen Bay, Salmon Arm Bay and return. The kayak used was a Tsunami 145 touring model by Wilderness Systems and in 8.5 hours 29 Km's were covered. The first trip in 2011 took a similar time but without breaks in a heavier and slower Pamlico 135 tandem also by Wilderness Systems. The cirle tour covers some of the most scenic places in and around Salmon Arm, the bay and Shuswap Lake in British Columbia, Canada.
May 09, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Salmon Arm, Kayaking & Canoeing
Kayaking Shuswap Lake in windy and wavy conditions from Canoe Village to Raven @ Salmon Arm Bay. Kayak: Tsunami 145 by Wilderness Systems. Filmed on 28 April 2012 on location at Shuswap Lake, in British Columbia, Canada.