Things to do in Prince George
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Exploration Place
Exploration Place has a public atrium and 1115 sq m of exhibition space devoted to nature and history. Once you get past the gloss designed to attract people afraid of the word 'museum' the center is an engaging stop. There's lots of good historical stuff - especially on First Nations groups like those confluencers, the Lheidli T'Enneh - and it's fun to check out the Nature Exchange, where kids can trade rocks and other items they've found.
Kids also seem to love the SimEx ride simulator (where you get shaken up like a can of paint at the hardware store; no big chili lunches first).
It's southeast of the downtown area on the corner of 20th Ave and Queensway.
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Prince George Railway & Forest Industry Museum
Prince George Railway & Forest Industry Museum is beside Cottonwood Island Nature Park and features a big collection of train memorabilia, including many old cars and cabooses, a unique 1903 wooden snow plow and a 1913 steam-powered crane. On the forestry side of things, there's an antique chainsaw display and a logging arch truck, used to push around logs. And no, they can't tell you why the railroad named the place Prince George either.
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Grillin' N Chillin'
Grillin' N Chillin' 'Eat here or we'll both starve' is the motto at this cool steak joint with a classic bar. Portions are huge whether you're ordering a salad, a burger or one of the many steaks. Don't be put off by the location in the dubious-looking National Hotel across from the train station.
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Canfor Forestry Tour
There's something in the air in Prince George and its probably a pulp mill. Six companies operate them and one of the largest firms, Canfor, runs the Canfor forestry tour. This is a fascinating way to see where wood comes from. Note that the minimum age is 12 and you need to book through the VIC.
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Strider Adventures
Tired of lugging that pack? Give it to a llama. Strider Adventures runs multi-day treks and half-day nature hikes where you do the walking and the llama does the work. No wonder they spit. Trips take place outside of town on various preserved lands.
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Cadillac Ranch
For dancing, look for the parking lot of pick-ups at the bustling Cadillac Ranch, where the band or DJ plays mostly country music (classic rock does slip in) and you can two-step to your heart's content. The club gets many touring acts.
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Prince George Native Art Gallery
The Prince George Native Art Gallery in the Native Friendship Centre sells works by local artists. Myths and mythic beings form the basis for many of the works, which can be quite spiritual. It also has an excellent gift store.
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Thanh Vu
This local favorite now has a larger location out on the Hwy 97 strip. The Vietnamese food is tasty and fresh - a real find in a land of gloopy sweet and sour pork. Try the classic beef lemongrass or the salad rolls.
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White Goose Bistro
A touch of class downtown, this white-tablecloth bistro has a French-Continental menu. Lunch sees salads, sandwiches and pastas; dinner classics, such as beef bourguignon, are warming on a cold night.
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Two Rivers Gallery
Another excellent place to both view and buy works by local artists is the Two Rivers Gallery. It has frequent special exhibitions and a striking design.
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Daddyo's
A top pizza and ribs joint on the Hwy 97 strip. Stop by or have it deliver a bit of thin-crust wonder. There are lots of off-beat toppings like pesto.
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Prince George Farmers' Market
The Prince George farmers' market is a good place to sample some of the array of produce and foods produced locally.
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