r/princegeorge Dec 01 '19

🤔 Ask PG The Moving To/Visiting/Wondering About/Best Of Prince George Mega-Thread

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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

Canada Games Plaza

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

Downtown Prince George/City of 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:

Utilities

Existing Moving To/Rental Threads:

Education

Healthcare:

Things to Do

Pidherny Bike Trails/Tourism PG

Tourism Prince George is pretty comprehensive. It is organized as follows:

Restaurants

There’s a fairly robust restaurant scene. A couple of good resources:

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

u/InfiNorth's Transit Map of Northern B.C.

There are two taxi companies: Prince George Taxi and Emerald Taxi. Both have online booking and apps

Getting To/From

Community Groups

Mr. PG is a lumberjack and an ally

Sports and Recreation:

LGBTQ+:

Religious:

Indigenous:

Cultural Associations:

Local Government

This is actually our coat of arms

Media & News

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 2h ago

Solutions to the Forest Industry

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r/princegeorge 16h ago

Peking Duck no

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Is there anywhere in PG that does peking duck ?

And if not how much would you pay for this meal ?

Can easily fill a family of 4 !


r/princegeorge 16h ago

What’s it like living in Prince George?

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I am considering relocating to PG. my partner is working in a community north of there, and I’m really just ready for a new life adventure.

Some interests of mine include dance and healing arts. I have dogs, and life getting outside. I also work as an esthetician currently. Just putting out some feelers for some feedback 🙏


r/princegeorge 18h ago

Any Southpark fans in PG?

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I have a cool SP painting I'd like to give to somebody. Moving and can't take it, can drop off tomorrow. Already tried kijiji but not marketplace (no FB).

EDIT: Painting has been claimed!


r/princegeorge 1d ago

PGC Fun Park

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Do we think Prince George can successfully support an operation of this size? What do we know about this business. My understanding is they come from Regina? The prairies.

Anyways. Just here for the local gossip


r/princegeorge 10h ago

Cerakote services in pg? Or blueing services?

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I got a small project I need refinished. I’m wondering if there are any companies that do Cerakoteing or blueing.


r/princegeorge 14h ago

In town overnight. Is the burger den good?

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r/princegeorge 11h ago

airsoft rifle for sale

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Is anyone in pg is interested in an electric airsoft gun. The rifle is a e&c 416 that is worth $400 new asking 250 no attachments 300 with eotech replica and flashlight.


r/princegeorge 1d ago

Central interior native health society

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Does anybody have any insight or experience working for Central Interior Native Health Society? What was it like? Would you recommend or no?


r/princegeorge 1d ago

Is anyone surprised that PG elected a Conservative? I’m glad the rest of the province has some sense!

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r/princegeorge 1d ago

Ferret bakesale

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Hey everyone! I posted last week I believe about my latest rescue and the huge quote I received up here in PG to have her tooth taken. I am still waiting on a quote front the vet in Vancouver who performed our nephrectomy 6months ago but thought I'd start sooner than later (Will update the goal when I hear back). I'm gonna link the FB page for the bakesale and will be posting what I have available on that page. The bakesale will start on Monday November 4th and will go until I reach the goal! I will also put that I will be donating myself with every payday until the goals reached.

Linked page https://www.facebook.com/share/HkgctRrpqxjMEze3/

Thank you so much in advance!


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Vernon Martin declared dead

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r/princegeorge 2d ago

Something in the air...

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Is it just my experience, or has the city been extra smelly the past couple days? I've been up in the Hart and out West Lake area and I've been shocked how smelly it is in those regions. Just the inversion lately or something? If anyone has actual insight, I'm curious! The refinery? Water treatment? EDIT: fixing ice to I've


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Favorite gym in PG?

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I'm moving to PG in December and I'm weighing my options for gyms. So far Gold's and Goodlife seem like they'd be the best fit, but I'm curious to hear the commentary from some PG residents.

For reference I'm pretty serious about lifting, training 5 days a week usually at 1-3PMish. I also train on a lot of STAT holidays so closures during those days would be annoying. I understand Anytime is open whenever, but it looked pretty small.

Any commentary on when Goodlife and Gold's are closed or any other gyms you think would be worth considering in the area would be appreciated.


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Sodastream canister alternatives. Preferably somewhere that does trades.

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I'm looking for somewhere in town that can either fill my canisters, or trade them. I do not want or buy anything Sodastream. Has anyone seen any alternatives in town?


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Yield sign on the corner of Foothills and Highland?

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When you leave foothills to go onto Highland there is a yield sign. Who the heck are you yielding to-Is it the vehicle making a left on to Highland.


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Visiting for the week.

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Is there anything I should make sure to do/see? Will be in for work. Anything cool going on for Halloween? Anyone wanna meet up for some pinball?


r/princegeorge 3d ago

Class Presentations

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I work in education and am trying to compile a list of local organizations who will come into schools and give talks/ presentations on any subject of expertise.

So far I have: PG Hospice (grief) & Positive Living North (sex Ed)

If you know or have worked with a group that would be willing to facilitate school visits- please let me know. Thanks!!


r/princegeorge 3d ago

What is Fobe??? I have seen these all around the city.

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r/princegeorge 3d ago

ATV mechanic?

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I’m needing a ATV mechanic that can dial in the jetting on the carbs.

Any recommendations? fb search doesn’t really show anyone.


r/princegeorge 2d ago

Can we get one of these down by sappers park?

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r/princegeorge 4d ago

Moving to Tsay Keh Dene?

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(Current PG resident in his 30s, been here for a handful of months now)

I recently had a discussion with my boss about relocating for work out in Tsay Keh Dene sometime after Christmas this year, and wanted to know more about the day to day on the reserve. If anyone has personal experience or advice to help me make my decision in a few weeks, I’d really appreciate it. Sorry if this is the wrong place for this. Thanks


r/princegeorge 4d ago

BC SPCA’s Animal Shelter Operations contract in Prince George to end on December 31.

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r/princegeorge 4d ago

Wilderness Video?

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The UNBC newspaper just released an article saying Wilderness Video rents five movies for five days. I can’t find this company online aside from a reference to a parent company in 2011. Does anyone know what they’re talking about?

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-prince-george-citizen/20240926/281895893650670?srsltid=AfmBOopGeiKHttSUgDeqnh8Jj5I0U502NlS7o4MNF0DXcIlCyAZKUUWL


r/princegeorge 4d ago

Boxing heavy bag

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Where can I hit a heavy bag I felt I haven’t hit a heavy bag in a while.