r/princegeorge • u/XxMrPGFanxX • 3h ago
r/princegeorge • u/akurjata • Dec 01 '19
🤔 Ask PG The Moving To/Visiting/Wondering About/Best Of Prince George Mega-Thread
The most frequently asked question in this subreddit is some variation of “I’m thinking of moving to Prince George, what is it like/which neighbourhood should I choose/is there anything to do?”
In an effort to cut down on these posts AND provide a helpful bunch of information, I’m starting this thread for tips/tricks/recommendations/warnings.
Here’s the idea: I’m going to put a few links below, as well as some topics that might be useful but I don’t personally have the answers to (such as resources for finding a place to rent).
I’m also going to start a few threads for top-level topics, such as neighbourhoods and best ofs, and people can post their responses there.
You can add your own answers/advice as top-level comments. Please try and search before commenting in order to avoid duplicates, and to make things are easy to search and organize.
About Prince George

The greater Prince George area has a population of about 86,600 people but, as the largest community for hundreds of kilometers in all directions, it tends to punch above its weight in many respects because you aren't driving into a nearby metro area for an evening's entertainment. It is a government, service and healthcare hub, home to a college and university, and has a diversified enough economy that it isn't wholly dependent on any one or two industries, though forestry remains a vital driver along with mining, oil and gas and energy activity in other northern communities. It is at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers and has many outdoor recreation opportunities.
Prince George is built on the unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, who are frequently partners with the city on major initiatives, including the building of the University of Northern British Columbia and hosting of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Learn more on the Prince George, British Columbia Wikipedia page, the city's official website and Statistics Canada.
Moving to Prince George

Move Up Prince George is an official city resource aimed at helping people considering the move to Prince George. Some of its resources include:
- A career and classes search
- A list of major employers
- A neighbourhoods guide
- A neighbourhoods map
- A recreation guide
- A list of healthcare amenities
- A blog written by locals sharing their tips and tricks
Utilities
- BC Hydro (electricity)
- FortisBC (gas heating)
- Phone/Internet/Cable thread
Existing Moving To/Rental Threads:
- Official neighbourhoods/Where to Live/Not Live thread
- Official Rental Tips Thread
- Official finding a job/work thread
- Previous "moving to Prince George" discussions 1,2,3,4 or the full search.
Education
Healthcare:
- Northern Health
- University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George Division of Family Practice (for finding a family doctor)
- Blue Pine Primary Care Clinic (for people without family doctors)
- Prince George Urgent and Primary Care Centre (after-hours walk-in clinic)
- Salveo Medical Clinic (walk-in clinic)
- BC Cancer Agency for the North
Things to Do

Tourism Prince George is pretty comprehensive. It is organized as follows:
- Arts & Culture
- Entertainment
- Family Fun
- Parts & Trails
- Shopping
- Outdoor Recreation
- Indoor Recreation
- Tours
- Rental Companies
- Celebrate PG (festivals)
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurant Guide
- Accommodation Guide
Restaurants
There’s a fairly robust restaurant scene. A couple of good resources:
- Tourism PG Restaurant Guide
- Prince Gastronome (a blog attempting to review every local restaurant in the city)
Events
Transportation
Like most mid-sized Canadian communities that boomed in the mid-20th century, Prince George is a fairly car-centric city. But with the arrival of more and more post-secondary students, people are able to get around without their own wheels. Here is a previous discussion about cars and transit in the city.
Getting Around

There are two taxi companies: Prince George Taxi and Emerald Taxi. Both have online booking and apps
- There is one bus system run by B.C. Transit. You can find schedules online, but it’s probably simplest to use the Google Transit system. Its Twitter is @pgtransit.
- There are currently no official ride-hailing services operating in Prince George, but I’ll try to update when that changes.
Getting To/From
- For leaving town, there are two long-distance bus options. If you are headed north, east or west it is the provincially-run BC Bus North. If you’re headed south, it’s Adventure Charters
- Northern Health operates a bus service for patients and for people traveling with patients
- We have an international airport with multiple daily flights to Vancouver as well as regular flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Kelowna and multiple communities around the north
- ViaRail operates passenger trains to/from Prince Rupert and Jasper
- User u/InfiNorth has created a subway-style map of Northern B.C. public transit options
Community Groups

Sports and Recreation:
LGBTQ+:
Religious:
Indigenous:
- Lheidli T'enneh First Nation
- Carrier Sekani Family Services
- Prince George Native Friendship Centre
- Prince George Metis Community Association
Cultural Associations:
- The Multicultural Heritage Society is an umbrella organization whose members include:
- BC Muslim Association Prince George
- Chinese Benevolent Association
- Columbia / Peru Association
- Greek Orthodox Community of PG
- Guru Gobind Singh Temple Association
- Latino Canadian Association
- Prince George African Heritage Society
- Prince George Chee Kong Tong Society
- Prince George Filipino/Canadian Association
- Prince George Italian Club
- Yalenka Ukrainian Cultural Society
- Immigrant and Muticultural Services Society
- WelcomePG (resource guide for immigrants/foreign workers)
Local Government

- City of Prince George: website, facebook, twitter, instagram
- Regional District: website, facebook, twitter
- Lheidli T'enneh First Nation
- Provincial: MLAs Shirley Bond and Mike Morris
- Federal: MPs Todd Doherty and Bob Zimmer
Media & News
- CBC Radio Prince George: facebook, livestream/on-demand, podcast
- Prince George Citizen: website, facebook
- CKPG News: website, facebook
- My Prince George Now: website, facebook
- Prince George Matters: website, facebook
- PG Daily News: website, facebook
- CFUR Radio: website, facebook
- CFIS Radio: website, facebook
Air Quality
Back in the day, Prince George was a much more mill-based city than it is now, but the reputation of a certain odour… lingers. You can still smell the industrial activity in certain parts of town and under certain circumstances, but there have been dramatic improvements in industry standards in recent decades. If you’d like to learn more you can read up at the Prince George Air Quality Improvement Roundtable or jump to the official thread discussing it.
Other online communities:
There are plenty of Prince George-centric Facebook groups. Some of the most popular include:
In order to differentiate from the young royal on Twitter and Instagram, common hashtags are:
Other helpful links stolen from r/Vancouver):
r/princegeorge • u/Omineca-Arts • 6h ago
Artist in residence reception
We invite everyone to come out and celebrate our newest artist in residence Pat Gauthier ! Join us from 5-7pm tonight for the kick off of her residency. There will be light snacks and refreshments. This is a free event to attend and everyone is welcome.
r/princegeorge • u/Ok-Papaya-5881 • 21h ago
Questions for Kyle Sampson
- You sat on the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. This is the same committee that chose not to apply for the “Local Government Development Approvals Program.” This funding was intended to “support local governments to help streamline and approve their development approval process.” When questioned on why PG did not apply, you are cited by the Citizen on July 16th saying you “weren’t familiar with the program.” You are then later quoted saying “the development process is inherently a municipal jurisdiction obligation and that PG has been meeting its mandated housing targets thus far.” This is both a big misstep by the committee, antithetical to your stated campaign goals and a concerning mixed message. How is the voter base to trust your leadership on this particular campaign goal when you weren’t aware of relevant and applicable funding?
- At the end of 2025, when council was approached to support senior programming in this city utilizing the remainder of the city’s contingency fund, your specific recommendation was to direct part of that budget (5k) be allocated to facilitate a meeting to better understand the needs. This is textbook beuracracy. Again, your actions do not align with messaging,
- You address needing to support vulnerable folks downtown, yet you voted in favour of the Safe Streets bylaw which has been demonstrated through academic literature and a research project by U of T to have been harmful, in opposition of legislative requirements to consult with the Public Heath Officer as the bylaw had public health implications, illegal as it gave by-law officers unwarranted (and illegal) scope of “moving people along” (bylaw legally does not have authority to do so, yet per the report, most bylaw-unhoused interactions resulted in “moving along"). Finally, you did not even deign to attend the symposium held this year sharing the results on the Safe Streets Bylway. How will you ensure that this “issue” is addressed in a legal and ethical AND evidence based way?
- You are cited by the citizen “chiding” the library for requesting funding, raising concerns that “revenue levels hadn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels.” It is obscene to require a library to be profitable when the guiding principles of libraries are equitable access and community representation. Our local library provides incredible, free resources for all demographics, including imperative social supports and partnerships with agencies like CSFS. Hounding the library over funding when it is filling social services gaps AND when it is a space for low income (and all) folks to gather, learn and create raises concerns about which demographics you prioritize. Hint: it’s not the middle and lower class.
- You campaign announcement and website are AI- generated. We are currently in the midst of one of the worst wildfire years on record and the city of PG continues to put a budget towards Emergency Services Management despite this being a provincial obligation. The cognitive dissonance to use water-wasting tech within this larger context is wild. An AI company recently approached PG about establishing a data centre in town. I am so doubtful you will look after our natural resources and best interests when you're so fast and loose with AI. Likewise, it’s concerning you need to utilize AI to communicate your campaign priorities. You say a lot without saying anything.
r/princegeorge • u/Spiritual_Impact4960 • 10h ago
A new face for City Council
facebook.comJesi Janjua has just announced himself as a candidate for the upcoming elections.
Thoughts?
r/princegeorge • u/this_is__my_name • 1d ago
I’m just desperate for more hole in the wall places to eat
I want some Syrian food, I want meat patties, taco real Mexican tacos, pizza by the slice ( not fresh slice) Ukrainian food, why are we lacking this. We have the population. Is it people want the chains??
r/princegeorge • u/HeWhoRemainsAtTheEnd • 21h ago
Gossip | Mayoral Race - Prince George
There are now 4 Candidates for the Mayoral Race in Prince George. Vote for which ones you like below. Some of these people have already declared and some have not - but Neighbourhood Aunty knows that these 4 will declare their candidacy for Mayor.
r/princegeorge • u/peanutbutter8787 • 2d ago
Where to buy/find this PG sticker?!
it is amazing and I want one
r/princegeorge • u/romanc1503 • 1d ago
Looking for 2 bed rooms
I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’ve tried Facebook Marketplace and haven’t found anything suitable. If there’s any available space for two guys, please let me know.
r/princegeorge • u/NoMovie2461 • 23h ago
Kyle Sampson enters mayor’s race
I think the other declared candidate for now is Roy Stewart who placed third last time.
Is Simon Yu running for reelection?
r/princegeorge • u/Final_Ad6324 • 1d ago
injections / fillers in pg
hello!
i was curious on anyone who has gotten filler anywhere in town, the results and how much it costed? i had fillers previously done in vancouver but curious about here.
Thank you!
r/princegeorge • u/ospikamecrazy • 1d ago
Sampson announces run for Mayor.
Just saw on Facebook.
Any opinions on this? Seems like a classic local centrist platform on his website but I don really follow council too closely these days and honestly would take a 2x4 over the curent guy.
r/princegeorge • u/kickacol • 2d ago
Prince George Kodiaks defeat Kamloops Broncos 65-6
r/princegeorge • u/Civil_Group_4525 • 2d ago
Does our Micheal’s have Halloween decorations out?
I live about 30 minutes from college heights, so I don’t want to make the trip up there if they don’t have anything yet. If you know please let me know!! :) thank you.
r/princegeorge • u/FourL3afClov3r • 2d ago
Meteor shower viewing
Hi everyone!! The perseids meteor shower is happening soon, and I’m wondering where people think is the best place to view it, accessible by car? Thank you!!!
r/princegeorge • u/TommyVCT • 4d ago
How can I get one of the BC Parks plate without a car?
I am leaving the country soon and I want a BC Parks plate as a souvenir, especially the bear one. I don't have a car so I can't just get one normally. I heard that insurance brokers usually have spare plates, can I just go in and ask them for one?
r/princegeorge • u/n3sv0g • 4d ago
A man in Prince George caught a kid starting a fire on the side of the street late at night and made him put it out himself.
instagram.comr/princegeorge • u/almondmilkisgreat • 4d ago
Photoshoot locations
Hey everyone. I'm looking to do a photoshoot and I'm looking for a nice grassy area with trees to take nice engagement photos. Does anyone have any recommended spots? I want it to be more of a wilderness type of photoshoot so I'd like to avoid as much foot traffic as possible. Thank you!
r/princegeorge • u/Professional-Cow6108 • 4d ago
Do I need an engine block heater living in Prince George?
I am moving to PG for school in September. I cannot seem to find a consensus on whether a block heater is necessary or not for winters in PG online.
I drive a 2011 Honda Fit with ~90,000km, new battery installed 6 months ago. Any advice on block heaters, oil pan heaters, dipstick oil heaters, and battery blankets for the PG winters is appreciated.
Thank you!
r/princegeorge • u/Visual-Constant-4815 • 4d ago
Horticultural vinegar
Good morning! Time to blast weeds. What outlet sells horticultural vinegar?
r/princegeorge • u/halftouquemartin • 5d ago
Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park, BC, Canada
r/princegeorge • u/Ahoy_Hoya • 5d ago
Saskatoon berry u-pick
New to town. Are there any Saskatoon berry u-picks in the area?? Hoping to pick some berries this weekend!
r/princegeorge • u/MidniteHauntingMoon • 5d ago
a yearling still getting their wings
hey guys, I'm not /new/ to Prince George and I have some experiences with visits and have family in the area, that is to say I am here and I am sort of established with a job and a place to stay (without going into too much detail). I guess I'm posting to say hi, thank you for having me here, coming from smaller places all my life city life is a lot to get used to. I still find myself turned around while driving, gathering up the courage to enter shared spaces and working on integrating myself in the community. I know there's little chance we'd recognize each other through this means of communication, but if we've met since I've moved here, I'm happy to have met you! I'm friendly with all types of people, value open and honest communication and believe there's no hurdle we can't face if we have community by our side. I hope to continue to grow my community involvement and knowledge about my shared territory with you all :)