Welcome to Prince George. This vibrant, young city is rich in culture, history, natural resources, enterprise and growing economic prospects. Since its incorporation in 1915, Prince George has become well established as the centre of business, education, health and culture for Northern British Columbia, offering a multitude of diverse economic and lifestyle opportunities.
Prince George is known as a city where residents come planning to stay two years and end up staying more than twenty. Quality of life is the reason. The city's people are known for their friendliness, and the city offers the best of outdoor recreation opportunities and urban amenities.
Ten minutes in any direction brings you into contact with the great outdoors. There are 1600 lakes and rivers, four ski hills, eight golf courses and hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and cross-country trails nearby for your family to enjoy.
And that's not all. Here in 'BC's Northern Capital' people have always liked a heaping side order of urban diversity to complement the outdoor recreation. Opportunities abound to experience sports entertainment, live theatre, museums and art galleries and fine dining. The best part is that housing prices have remained affordable and commuting times are still measured in minutes! Incomes are well above the provincial average and job opportunities are diverse and plentiful. Prince George…where life really is in perfect balance!
