Prince George

Adventure is Calling and it is Pointing North! 

Prince George is a centre for business, a basecamp for the adventurer and a portal to the North. As the region’s central hub, we offer any traveller a soft landing to - Refuel, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect.

Look at any map and you’ll see us. The largest city in the upper 4/5th of our massive province. An Urban Centre, located on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, surrounded by glacial formed landscapes, iconic wildlife, and the world's only inland temperate rainforest.

See below for information on Prince George and what you can do during your visit!

Prince George FAQs

  • The average temperature in March is a high of 0.4C and a low of -8C. The average snowfall is 20 cm for the month of March. We also get 11 daylight hours and 4 hours of sunshine (only an hour less than Vancouver)!

    The snow is a beautiful backdrop in our region, and we hope to showcase it with fun, outdoor activities. Much of the conference and accommodations are located within walking distance in the downtown core—which is also home to inviting cafes, hearty restaurants and retail therapy. There will also be plenty of indoor options, too! 

    As seasoned Northerners, we recommend packing your suitcase with the feeling of cozy and comfortable in mind:

    • Layers: base layers like long johns and thermal shirts 

    • Long sleeve shirts, sweaters or cardigans

    • Jeans or comfortable pants (that has enough room for a base layer)

    • A mix of warm socks and regular socks

    • Along with your preferred shoes, we recommend bringing a pair of snow boots

    • Mitts or gloves

    • Toque (optional: ear warmers)

    • Scarf

    • Warm, puffy jacket that will keep you insulate

  • We are excited to announce that we are going to kick-off the Conference Week celebrating the Hospitality and Tourism industry across BC, and in Prince George, the good ol’ Canadian way at the WHL Prince George Cougars vs Vancouver Giants game on February 28 @ 7 p.m. 

    All conference attendees will have an option to receive a complimentary ticket to the game at time of registration. 

    If you’re not already flying in the day before the conference, this is your sign! We hope to see you all there! There will be prizes, games, rooting for our favourite team (go Cougars!) and a celebration for our industry!

    Stay tuned while we update this page with more activities and events closer to the date of the conference.

  • Outdoor: The Prince George Outdoor Ice Oval.

    Placed in the top 10 Awesome Outdoor Skating Rinks in BC by British Columbia’s Magazine, you’ll want to experience this for yourself! You can rent a pair of ice skates, take a few laps around the oval, then wind down and warm up at the Canfor House.

    Watch: What makes the Outdoor Oval a must-see activity

    Indoor: The Exploration Place.

    Come explore the rich history of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, a diverse collection of exhibits and animal ambassadors! Once you’ve toured the Exploration Place, pick out a souvenir at the Elements Retail gift shop and take a delectable coffee and scrumptious treat to-go by Origins Kitchen.

  • From princegeorge.ca | The City of Prince George is situated on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh and their traditional lands cover much of the area from present-day Prince George to the Rocky Mountains. The word "Lheidli" means "where the two rivers flow together" and "T'enneh" means "the People."

    The City of Prince George's origins can be traced to a fur trading post founded in 1807 by Simon Fraser on traditional Lheidli T'enneh territory. Agricultural settlement around the trading post - named Fort George - began in the early 1900s when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (later CN Rail) entered the region. 

    The railway arrived in 1914 and construction started on the town that would eventually become the City of Prince George on March 6, 1915.

  • Are you planning on extending your stay for a couple of days? See below for some great winter blogs full of activities that can be done in Prince George:

    • 10 Places to break trail (snowshoeing)

    • Winter itinerary: 3 days in PG

    • Lace up your skates

    • Prince Georges Best Cross- Country Secret

    • 6 local Activities to help winter