Parks and trails in Prince George

Centennial Connector Trail Loop

The 30-kilometre Centennial Connector Trail Loop was created to mark Prince George’s 100th Anniversary. Each kilometre is marked with a blue sign post. Some of the Connector Trail Loop’s highlights include: Sidewalks, paved pathways, and rustic trails within the City’s bowl area.

Crankbrook Hill Greenway Trails

The Cranbrook Hill Greenway is 300-hectare green space located on the City’s western edge that has trails running through forested lands and meadows. Over 25km of multi-use trails that can accommodate a variety of seasonal outdoor, non-motorised activities like biking, hiking, horseback riding, jogging, skiing, and snowshoeing.

Forests For The World

Forests for the World is a 106-hectare demonstration forest that features an extensive 15km long rustic trail system. Located within the park is Shane Lake, a prime trout-fishing spot which is accessible by way of a well-developed trail suitable for all age groups.

Heritage River Trail System

Journey along the scenic Nechako and Fraser Rivers on the Heritage River Trail System. Trail features include interpretive signs and monuments that explain the area’s history along with paths designed for walkers, joggers, cyclists, and people using mobility devices.

Lc Gunn Park Trail

The LC Gunn Park trail offers panoramic views of Prince George and runs along the high bluffs of the Fraser River. The trail also runs through a forested park and follows a similar route travelled by early railway line surveyors. Nearly four kilometres (3.5km) of rustic trails and fenced elevated areas granting sweeping views.

Unbc Connector Trail

The UNBC Connector Trail has 10km of paths that connect the University of Northern British Columbia, Forests for the World, and the Cranbrook Hill Greenway, making it access from all three locations. Wide, multi-use gravel path trails suitable for joggers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

MOORE’S MEADOW

Moore’s Meadow is a 60-hectare nature park situated within a glacial kettle - a unique geological feature formed after the ice age - and named after adventurer Charles W. Moore. The park boasts a forested hillside area that provides a viewpoint for many different ecosystems, including a large meadow area at the bottom of the glacial kettle. The meadow area can be accessed by a five-kilometre rustic trail system that is popular with birdwatchers, hikers, and dog walkers.

Connaught Hill Park

Connaught Hill Park is located off Queensway Street at 1112 Connaught Drive and is situated on the top of a panoramic hill in the downtown core. The Park provides 360 degree views of the city and the Fraser River and was once home to a wooden ski jump in 1930.

The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Its completion led to the founding of the City of Prince George near the fur trading post Fort George. This photo was taken by myself on Thanksgiving Sunday October 8th, 2017.

Cottonwood Island Nature Park

The 32-hectare park is a starting point for - or point of interest on - the 11km Heritage River Trail System and connects a number of parks along the Nechako and Fraser rivers. One of the park’s many highlights include a series of tree bark carvings on mature cottonwood trees by Prince George resident Elmer Gunderson.

LHEIDLI T’ENNEH MEMORIAL PARK

Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is the located at 1950 Gorse Street on the banks of the Fraser River between 17th Avenue and 20th Avenue off Queensway Boulevard. Formerly known as Fort George Park, Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park was renamed in 2015 to recognize the fact the park had once been a village for the Lheidli T’enneh.

Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park features flower beds, forested glacial kettles, and picturesque valleys in the centre of Prince George and is located at 3800 Rainbow Drive off Ospika Boulevard. The Park is also suitable for tobogganing in the winter.

Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve

Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve is located in the Hart off Highway 97 North and Kelly Road North. The Nature Reserve’s unique trail system is suspended on a plank walkway over the lake, which gives visitors a chance to observe plant an aquatic life up close. Information from princegeorge.ca