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OVERVIEW
Take a scenic adventure along Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to visit Price George, known as the Northern Capital of BC. With over 100 city parks and almost 100 km of trails, there’s lots of fun to have in the great outdoors.
Top things to do
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Experience ancient cedar trees
Walk amongst enormous ancient cedar trees in The Ancient Forest in Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park.
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Discover local history
Step into the past at the Huble Homestead Historic Site. Originally a fur trading post, Huble Homestead has been restored to its glory days, and is now a turn of the century living history museum with many heritage buildings and attractions for all ages.
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Enjoy outdoor activities
Hike the winding trails along the shores of the Nechako River, go boating, picnic, view a series of tree carvings or relax at
Cottonwood Island Nature Park.
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View the northern lights
Gaze at the stars and keep a look out for the Northern Lights at the Prince George Astronomical Observatory, open Friday evenings during spring and fall.
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Hike or bike
Hike or bike Tabor Mountain in the summer, or go fishing all year round at numerous local lakes.
Nearby cities
Quesnel
Visit the charming small city of Quesnel—once the commercial centre of the Cariboo Gold Rush—to enjoy the city's rich cultural heritage, nearby lakes, rivers, provincial parks and farmers markets.
Barkerville
Visit the preserved gold-rush town of Barkerville for an authentic 1860s experience. You can wander around the old town and explore over 100 heritage buildings, including: saloons, museums, churches, homes, blacksmiths, general stores, barber shops, butchers, a Chinatown and more.
Smithers
Located halfway between Prince Rupert and Prince George and at the base of the spectacular Hudson Bay Mountain in the Bulkley Valley sits the unique alpine town of Smithers.
Prince Rupert
Relax in the port of Prince Rupert—located on Kaien Island—equipped with all the amenities you need, and the perfect place to unwind before or after your ferry journey. During your visit, make sure you take a life-changing wildlife adventure to see resident orcas, humpbacks and grizzly bears.
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