| Is housing affordable? | |
Average MLS housing price for 2007 was $240,245
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| How long to commute? | |
Commute from most residential areas to downtown is under 15 minutes
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| What kind of entertainment is available? | |
From childrens’ festivals to concerts and night clubs, Prince George offers entertainment for all ages and interests
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| How close is outdoor recreation? | |
The city’s back yard is made up of wilderness and recreation, including eight golf courses, four ski hills, 120 parks, 1600 lakes and rivers and hundreds of kms of trails for cross-country skiing, biking and hiking
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| Is there warm-weather or indoor recreation? | |
World class soccer facilities, 6000 seat arena, top-notch skate park, aquatic facilities to rival any major centre, dozens of gyms and fitness facilities and much more
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| What is the culture like? | |
Art gallery, museum, orchestra, a variety of theatre and dance groups along with many cultural and heritage organizations provide a wide range of cultural experiences in Prince George
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| Is there fine dining? | |
Prince George boasts tasting experiences authentic to China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, India, Italy, Mexico, the Mediterranean - plus a number of fabulous restaurants offering North American cuisine
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| Are full service amenities available? | |
Prince George is known for its high size to amenity ratio as it services communities across Northern BC
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| How is the water? | |
Prince George water is abundant and known for purity
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| How easy is it to get to Prince George from major centres? | |
Daily connections via Vancouver, BC to destinations all over the world, eight hour drive to Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary or Prince Rupert
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| What is the rental vacancy rate? | |
Approximately 2%
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| Are there options for education? | |
37 public elementary schools, 10 public secondary schools, college, university and alternative learning options all available in Prince George
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| Availability of Quality Healthcare? | |
Comprehensive health programs exist in Prince George, including acute care, public health, home and community care, mental health and addictions, and community cancer services. Northern BC Health Authority, Northern Medical Program (physician training and research at UNBC) and regional hospital are located in Prince George
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| Are urban and rural lifestyles balanced? | |
Rural living or recreation and urban amenities all in close proximity – so you create your life in perfect balance
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| Can I get involved in the community? | |
Huge and active volunteer community. Prince George has achieved great things because of its hard working residents
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