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Downtown Walking Tour

July 24, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Walking Tours

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If you find yourself with nothing to do at 1:00pm on a weekday in Prince George then make your way down to the Bob Harkins branch of the Prince George Public Library. At the front desk you will find a tour guide waiting to take you out on a historic downtown walking tour. Complete with great knowledge and stories about Prince George’s past, the tour passes through the downtown admiring the old buildings that make up Prince George’s history. The guide is prepared with lots of stories from pioneers and answers for any questions that you can come up with. Enjoy your walk through time with the Downtown Historic Walking Tour.

Colin

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Cruising the streets of Prince George in style

July 19, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Other

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One sunny Saturday morning, I had the pleasure to ride the streets of Prince George on little 50cc scooters. With places in the city that rents them from 1 hour to whole weekends (I had rented mine from Advantage Motors), it makes them much more accessible to locals and visitors. Because the engine in the a 50cc scooter is so small, you don't even need a motorcycle license to operate.

Once I had my scooter rented, it allowed me to tour the city streets with advantages that you would never dream of in a car. For example, I was able to park in the smallest of parking spots, closest to the Farmer's Market, whereas if I was in a car I would have to park at least 2 or 3 blocks away. And while a scooter may look like a nightmare to pack you goodies in, it has a surprisingly large amount of cargo room as well as a spot to place your bags at your feet. And while they don't go very fast, it is certainly a blast to have a leisure cruise around and do your Saturday morning errands.  Overall, if you have a chance to rent a scooter for a day, it is a highly recommendable way to travel. Your time will fly by and afterwards you'll wish you could spend just a little extra longer.

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Raven Lake in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park

July 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Hiking
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 Even though the Raven Lake Trail in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park is a bit off the beaten path, it is well worth it in the end. Being only about 90 kilometres from the city (with 16 kilometres being up an old, gravel forestry road) this 10 kilometre round trip is a perfect hike that will both last you the whole day and provide an little bit of a challenge. While the first few kilometres look pretty familiar with it's standard spruce tree composition, as you get higher you will see the change in the forest from sub-alpine to alpine, and than eventually to alpine meadows. Don't be surprised if you run into waist deep snow in the middle of July! After hiking for a couple of hours you will come to majestic Raven Lake, situated at the bottom of a mountain, which is the perfect setting to sit and have lunch at for an hour or so. If you are looking for overnight accomodations, there is a lovely A-frame cabin right on Raven Lake (make sure you bring all of your supplies though) or several tenting pads. Imagine waking up to crisp, mountain air and clear blue sky! If you have room to pack some fishing gear with you, it is worthwhile as Raven Lake is stocked with rainbow trout. When you make it back to your vehicles, you might be a little exhausted. But you will also be exhilarted with being able to find this pristine, mountainous environment fairly close to the city.  

Krystin

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The Little Falls that Could - Hixon

July 9, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Waterfalls

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Marked as the geographical center of British Columbia, Hixon is home to the aptly named Hixon Falls.  The falls are tucked in behind the tiny town just a short 4km jaunt off Highway 97 . Don't be discouraged by the lack of signage leading you to the right place, just follow Hixon Creek Rd. (east) down a dirt, and at times, winding road until you reach a parking area.  From there, follow a narrow path by foot until you hear the resounding echo of falling water.  It is not unusual to enjoy the natural beauty of the cascading falls in solitude, for we did not encounter any other visitors along the way.  Pack a lunch and sit by the waters edge, even just wander along the shoreline of the fallen water, or simply revel in slendour of the little falls that could.

Jen

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Eskers Provincal Park: A world of opportunity

July 4, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Hiking
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 If you want a quick, couple hour hike, Eskers Provincial Park northwest of Prince George is a beautiful walk that showcases unique landforms and picturesque wetlands. The shorter, 3km walk also doubles as an interpretive trail that gives you information about glacial activity and how it created the landforms of the park. If you are lucky, you might be able to catch a glimpse of some wildlife in the wetlands, whether it is ducks or beavers or even moose. If you have some more time, you can do the 6km Kathie Lake trail, or even spend the time canoeing one of the many lakes that are stocked with fish. What’s the best about Eskers is that it’s only 30 minutes from the city which means that a days worth of adventure is right at your fingertips.

Krystin

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Park Drive In - Rare Find in BC

July 3, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Cinemas

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The Park Drive-In in Prince George BC privides an evening full of entertainment fun. Being one of only three drive-in movie theaters remaining in British Columbia, a unique experience is found during today's technologically advanced times. As a well-known hot spot of movie-going delight by Prince George residents, the Park Drive-In sees many vehicles lining up at its gates, which is 10km down Cheif Lake Road, during summer weekends.

Two movies are offered a night - the cost of which is less than a ticket to see one blockbuster at any big time movie theater. This weekend on my outing to the Park Drive-In, Night at the Museum: The Battle of the Smithsonian and X-Men: Wolverine were the nightly features. I got quite a few laughs and just as many thrills out of the experience. Not only is old-time movie going fun had at the Park Drive-In, go karts and mini golf are also available and a blast for both kids and adults. Go out early and hit up 10 minutes of go-kart fun and an hour worth of mini-golf and you'll be all ready to curl up with a blanket in the front seat for a couple great movies.

I very much enjoy myself every time I head out to the Drive-In. It's an old-fashioned night of entertainment that I love to partake in, and I encourage anyone from the area or travelling through it to experience it themselves.

Christina

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Cimo=Fantastic!

June 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Cuisine

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If you’re looking for a place to stop and have lunch, that will excite your taste buds stomach, try Cimo Mediterranean Grill in Downtown Prince George. Their daily lunch specials include such items as homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli with a tomato basil sauce and tilapia and goat cheese wrap with your choice of homemade tomato and caramelized onion soup or fresh baby greens salad. After you finish fantastic lunch, make sure you try one of the delectable desserts such as lime panna cotta or pot de crème with poached strawberries. While the food was as delicious as it comes, the best part of this lunch was the price which was reasonable on even a student’s budget. The next time I visit, it will have to be for dinner, which looked just as mouth-watering as lunch! Too bad they aren't open for breakfast too. 

Krystin

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Racing fun at PGARA Speedway

June 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Other

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 The weekend of June 27, 2009 was the Hit to Pass Extravaganza at the PGARA Speedway Park in Prince George, BC. This event boasted over a dozen vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The cars drove around and around the track, crashing and smashing into one another until they couldn’t run anymore. At this point the pushercar had to shove them into the pit to be fixed. Parts were flying everywhere, so much so the track had to be cleaned of debris after every race. Other events of the evening included a trailer race, an appliance race (where coolers and ovens got strapped to the roof of each car) and a log truck car toss. All these events provided the crowd with much excitement for the entire evening. With many more events to come this summer, I highly recommend an evening at the PGARA Speedway.

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Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Prince George

June 28, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Cuisine

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If you are looking for a truly entertaining dining experience the Shogan Japanese Steakhouse located in the Coast Hotel in Prince George will be sure to provide a unique one. It is open during the weekday for lunch and guarantees quick and delicious meals for the lunch crowd or for dinner you can watch as your dinner is prepared right in front of your eyes in an incredible display of Teppan style cooking that is fun for the entire family. They have a large variety of sushi, bento boxes and stir fry dishes that will leave you wondering which one you should choose. The dining area is suitable for both large and small parties and the friendly staff make great efforts to make your meal an enjoyable one.

Jen S

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Unbeatable Lakeside Camping at Whiskers Point

June 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Camping
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Whiskers Point Provincial Park is the spot to hit up on a warm summer weekend in the Prince George area. Located only 130 km North of Prince George, the park is easily accessible to day trippers as well as for multi-day camping outings. The beach, which is one of the main attractions of the park is not to be missed. As the park name suggests, Whisker's Point Provincial Park is located on a peninsula which sticks out into McLeod Lake. The cool lake water comes as a blessing to anyone looking to escape the hot sun or pesky mosquitoes.

As I headed up to Whiskers Point just this last weekend, I relished in the freedom I was about to experience. There really is nothing like waking up in the morning, and opening your tent door to a view of the morning sun shimmering across calm lake waters. In addition to the warm sun rays, smell of campfire and roasted marshmallows, I was also lucky enough to be free of mosquitoes. The few days before my arrival at Whiskers Point saw a mixture of rain and sun which led to the absence of all but a couple of those annoying insects. The gently sloping expanse of sandy beach available to campers at Whiskers Point is greaty appreciated and utilized by all. In addition to one of the best beaches available within two hours of Prince George, Whiskers Point also has a 20 minute nature trail to stretch your legs on, as well as a boat launch and water perfect for any level of water-skiier, or fishing enthousiast.

All in all, with or without mosquitoes, Whiskers Point is a gem worth experiencing in BC's provincial park system.

Christina

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Posted by Tourism PG, Prince George at 06:07 PM