What's New

Exciting things are always happening at Tourism Prince George - rarely is there ever a dull moment! Stay informed - read all the latest updates and stories here.

The Ramada Hotel Downtown Prince George is in the process of completing an impressive multi-million dollar renovation of the premises. After much anticipation, the edgy, modern room designs of the latest phase were recently unveiled to great praise.
Ramada Queen Room
For the past 17 years, Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd. has been proudly operating in central BC, providing thrilling experiences to sightseers and timely transportation to commercial users on a daily basis.
Aberdeen Helicopters Group Shot
Many local quilting enthusiasts would tell you that their "happy place" is found in the comfort of Kathy’s Quilt Shop.
Kathy in front of shop sign
Geoff and Patti Eacott opened the doors of Ridgeview Gardens in August of 2002 with the Garden Suite. Their first foray into the world of Bed and Breakfasts coincided with the Senior Games in Prince George.
Geoff and Patti Eacott
Where in Prince George can you examine 70 million-year-old fossils, pet a tarantula, take slapshots on a virtual goalie, and ride Canada’s shortest railroad? Find all of these fun family activities at the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre!
Tarantula Exploration Place
This week's Hot Spot is the Coffee Garden at the Coast Inn of the North! Big changes are in the works at the restaurant, which features all of your old favourites, plus mouthwatering new items on every menu.
Sean Rankin
We are pleased to announce that the Tourism Prince George Official 2012 Visitor Guide is hot off the presses and in our hands! But, we don't want to keep them all for ourselves. Get yours today!
Dom Vallee

As part of our partnership with the 2012 BC Northern Regional Pond Hockey Championships, we hosted a photo contest where we asked you to submit one of your best hockey memories. Four finalists were chosen from a pool of submissions, and public voting announced Sarah Bonnar as the winner!

Sarah Bonnar Baby's First Pond Hockey

Everyone here at Tourism Prince George would like to wish our locals and visitors a Happy New Year! It's been a whirlwind of activity around here the past few months. Since we launched our new brand, we've made a lot of big changes.

Terry and Aidan
The Visitor Centre will be closed December 23rd - January 2nd for holidays. We will reopen at 8:30am on January 3rd. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Closed Notice
December 21st marked the Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year! To celebrate winter, many locals filled the downtown streets of Prince George.
Mojave
CLICK ABOVE for your chance to play for free in the upcoming 2012 BC Northern Pond Hockey Regional Championships at West Lake!
Pond Hockey Contest Banner
The Northern Lights Festival kicked off December 2nd on Connaught Hill and will run until January 2nd. Pack a thermos of hot chocolate and some cookies and get in the holiday spirit!
Snowman lights
Saturday marked the Opening Day at Tabor Mountain Ski Resort! We made the super short drive to check out conditions — and are so glad we did!
Kids Thumbs Up
Professional videographer Nate Laverty documented his trip from Squamish all the way up north through PG to Powder King late last week.
Powder King Skiiers

Tourism Prince George is pleased to celebrate the arrival of winter by showcasing some of the world class product available in our region.

Dom Vallee Boarding
Winter’s not far off and riders everywhere will be looking up the best places to hit when the snow flies!
SBC Team Photo
Tourism Prince George has got a brand new look! We not only underwent a complete overhaul of our website - designed to serve you better - but also transformed our whole appearance, online and off.

The Visitor Information Centre at 1300 First Avenue lends out two bicycles and twenty fishing rods with tackle at no cost to our visitors and locals looking for something fun to do.

Kid with Fish