Award winning Exploration Place at the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum has a variety of exhibits of local, cultural and natural history, the Sim-Ex Voyages Adventure Theatre, the fun-filled Hands On Explorations Gallery and much more. The Railway and Forestry Museum of Prince George and Region has an extensive collection of rail and forest industry artifacts, which spans the whole of the twentieth century. Visit the University of Northern British Columbia to see its stunning contemporary architecture, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city (guided Sunday tours and self-guided tours available).
In the surrounding wilderness area there are numerous lakeside resorts, canoeing opportunities, hiking, biking and fishing, and for the winter visitor, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Information: Population: 72,406 Elevation: 575 m (1886 ft.)