Prince George
Prince George (population: 70,981) is located at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, where Highways 97 and 16 intersect. Many travellers pass through it on their way to Jasper, Prince Rupert or Alaska. Many more make it a base for holidays that emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing or fishing.
The city is sometimes called "the northern capital" and, indeed, it's home to the region's top university, art gallery and professional theatre company. The primary economic drivers in Prince George are forestry and wood products.