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READER'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012

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Thank you for voting us best used car dealership!

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Best Used Car Dealer

2012

Check out our NEW website at Like Us!

Follow Us!

www.queenswayautoworld.com Toll Free 1-888-564-2850

3 You’ve made your choices - and here they are!

Prince George has hundreds and hundreds of outstanding businesses, retailers, service providers, restaurants and sources of entertainment.

The Free Press readers have identified the ones they like the best and we are proud to present those results to you.

More readers than ever before took advantage of our new internet survey tool to make their choices known to all. And, although only the top three are listed in this publication, please know that there were dozens of other wonderful businesses, in every category, loved by their patrons who just did not get quite enough votes... but, next year!

A special THANK YOU needs to go to Corey Naphtali and especially Amy Minhas for agreeing to tabulate our results and keeping their commitment, while still Chan Foucher LeFebvre, during their transition to become part of KPMG. Thank you for your time, tolerance and accuracy.

The Best of PG Reader’s Choice Awards recognizes consumer’s favourite places to spend their hard earned dollars.

They also recognize that our City is full of wonderful businesses providing excellent services and products. Businesses, whether they came in 1st, 2nd or 3rd or somewhere farther down the list, are valued by their customers and who individually and collectively add to the quality of life in Prince George.

Thank you to our readers for caring enough to vote‌ let’s do it again in 2013.

Best of PG 2012

Index Automotive__________________________ 4 Dining_ __________________________________ 5-7 Entertainment_ ________________________ 8-9 Local Media__________________________ 10-12 Golf_ ______________________________________ 13 Home Services_______________________ 14-16 People______________________________17 Services________________________________18-26 Shopping______________________________ 27-33 Specialty Shopping_ ________________ 35-36

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Automotive the best place for ...

“Best Auto Body Shop”

1 2 3

st

Jack Schultz

nd

Norgate Autobody

rd

Pro Tech Automotive

“Best Car Dealership (New & Used)”

1 2 3

st

Northland Dodge

nd

Northland Nissan

rd

Wood Wheaton Supercentre

“Best Auto Service/ Repair Shop”

1 2 3

st

BST Performance Automotive

nd

Auto Magic

rd

Pro Central Automotive

“Best Car Dealership (Used Only)”

1 2 3

st

Queensway Auto World

nd

PG Used Car Sales

rd

Action Motors

“Best Car Wash”

“Best Autoglass Repair Shop”

1 2 3

st

Speedy Auto Glass

nd

Glass Express

rd

Crystal Glass

1 2 3

st

Hands On Car Wash

nd

Mr G on Vance

rd

Canadian Tire

“Best Tire Shop”

1 2 3

st

Kal Tire

nd

Auto Magic

rd

OK Tire

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Dining the best place for ...

“Best Breakfast”

1 2 3

st

De Dutch

nd

Denny`s Restaurant

rd

White Spot

“Best Buffet”

1 2 3

st

Ramada

nd

Esthers Inn

rd

China Cup

“Best Coffee Shop”

1 2 3

st

Starbucks

nd

Tim Hortons

rd

Second Cup

1 2 3 “Best Dessert”

1 2 3

st

Dairy Queen

nd

Earls

rd

Ohh Chocolat Cafe

“Best Family Dining”

1 2 3

st

Earls

nd

Boston Pizza

rd

Red Robin

“Best Italian Food”

1 2 3

st

Cimo Mediteranean Grill

nd

Earls

rd

Boston Pizza

“Best Chinese Food”

1 2 3

“Best Chicken Wings”

st

Fortune Palace

nd

China Sail

rd

Northern Palace

st

Earls

nd

College Heights Pub

rd

Boston Pizza

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Dining the best place for ...

“Best Fast Food”

1 2 3

st

McDonalds

nd

Pita Pit

rd

Wendys

“Best Seafood”

1 2 3

st

Joey`s Only

nd

Cimo Mediteranean Grill

rd

The Keg

“Best Fish & Chips”

1 2 3

st

Joey’s Only

nd

Smokehouse

rd

Red Robin

“Best Steak”

1 2 3

st

The Keg

nd

Ric’s Grill

rd

Mr Mike’s

“Best Sushi”

1 2 3

st

Japan Wasabi Sushi

nd

Sushi Star

rd

Sendo

SPECIALTY SAUSAGE AND DELI S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Meat Store

2012

Thank You to all of our customers for your continued patronage.

We care how you eat!

Always fresh and made in store...

Sausage, deli meats and home style salads, marinated steaks, ribs & chicken.

Also now serving Sterling Silver Beef.

250-563-2387 Serving PG for over 30 years

1801 - 1st Avenue Fax 250-563-1333 rogersmeats@telus.net www.rogersmeats.ca

“Best Fine Dining”

1 2 3

st

North 54

nd

Earls

rd

Cimo Mediteranean Grill

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Dining the best place for ...

“Best Greek Food”

1 2 3

st

Achillion

nd

Opa

rd

Kalo Donair

1 2 3

“Best Hamburgers”

1 2 3

st

A & A Burger Bar

nd

Earls

rd

Fat Burger

“Best Ice Cream Shop”

1 2 3

Dairy Queen

nd

Ice Cream Express (Cowart)

rd

Scream Ice Cream

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Best s as AutoglShop r Repai

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st

Dana Mandi

nd

Spicy Green

rd

Curry Kingdom

“Best Milkshakes”

1 2 3

st

Dairy Queen

nd

White Spot

rd

A & A Burger Bar

“Best Pizza”

1 2 3

st

Daddy O’s

nd

Dominos

rd

Boston Pizza

Thank you to all our loyal customers for voting us

#1 Autoglass Repair Shop!

Best s as AutoglShop Repair

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2011 T OF PG S E ader’s Choice

“Best Indian Food”

Speedy Glass Repair or Replace.

We make it easy for you.

2012

3681 15th Avenue • 250-562-6662

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Entertainment the best place for ...

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Best Chiropractor

2006 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

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Best Chiropractor

2007 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

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Award Winner Chiropractor

2009 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

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Award Winner Chiropractor

2010 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

“Best Annual Event”

Dr. Travis Morgan would like to thank all of his patients for their continued support over the past 7 years.

MASSAGE THERAPY Guy Elliott, RMT

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

1 2 3

st

PG Exhibition

nd

Canada Day

rd

River Days

“Best Night Club”

1 2 3

st

Lambda

nd

Generator

rd

Shooters

“Best Pub”

1 2 3

st

Shooters

nd

BX Pub

rd

Westwood Pub

Increase Circulation, Decrease Pain, Increase Range of Motion, Decrease Stress Improve Muscle Function

250.561.8908

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Best Chiropractor

2011

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Chiropractor

Thank you Prince George for voting us #1 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Toy Store

2012

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www.princegeorgechiropractor.com

Pine i Centre Mall

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Entertainment the best place for ...

“Best Place for Karaoke”

1 2 3

st

Coaches Corner

nd

Westwood Pub

rd

Alfredo`s Pub

We Thank You Prince George!

Westwood Pub S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Your Neighbourhood

Pub...

Award Winner Pub

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

2012

Award Winner Karaoke

2012

The Westwood Pub

250-596-3070

233 Cherry Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 4T3

Tastebuds of Prince George we Thank You for your consistent loyalty!

Experience the Taste...

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Fine Dining

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Italian Restaurant

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Award Winner Fine Dining

2012

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Award Winner Seafood

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Italian Restaurant

2012

HOURS Mon. to Sat. 11:30-2:00 & 5:00-10:00 Closed Sunday

Take-Out Available

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Fine Dining

2011

NORTH 54 RESTAURANT

601 Victoria Street

Prince George • 250.564.7975

1493 - 3rd Ave. Prince George, Bc

250.564.5400 www.north54restaurant.com

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building your family legacy

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Local Media the best place for ...

“Best Radio Morning Show DJ Team”

1 2 3

st

Cotter & Modz 94X FM

nd

Mike & Ashley 101.3 The River

rd

Carol & Kyle 97FM The Wolf

“Best Radio Station”

A Smiling Customer….

The Best Reward We Can Get! Renovations Custom Homes Land Design & Development Interior Designs

1 2 3

st

101.3 The River

nd

94X FM

rd

97FM The Wolf

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Renovation/ Contractor

Thank You Prince George!

2012 Passport photos Photo finishing (Yes ! We still process film!)

Digital reprints Custom printing Custom framing Canvas printing Giclee reproductions Video transfers Full service photography studio Copywork and restorations

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250-964-4673 www.heritagehomescanada.com

Best Photo Finish

2012

250.563.1277 2 50 563 1277

1364 3rd Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 3E9

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“Best Columnist”

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Hartley Miller

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Frank Peebles

rd

Todd Whitcombe

rd

Teresa Mallam

rd

Ben Meisner

rd

Neil Godbout

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Looking for a tropical vacation?

“Best Community News”

1 2 3

st

PGTV

250.562.4131

Email: info@esthersinn.com

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CKPG

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Opinion 250

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Prince George De Dutch Prince George 101-910 Victoria St. 250-563-2946 www.dedutch.com

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Local Media the best place for ...

“Best Sports Reporter”

1 2 3 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Day Spa 2012

st

Hartley Miller

nd

94X FM

rd

Alistair McInnis

“Best Arts Reporter”

Visit us on our new Website!

1 2 3

st

Christine Hinzmann

nd

Teresa Mallam

rd

Frank Peebles

#105 - 5911 O’Grady Road | Prince George, BC V2N 2S6 p: (250) 964.7337 | 1.888.311.8772

www.bodyelements.ca

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Best Furniture

2012

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Serving Prince George for over 90 years 1386 3rd Ave, Prince George Ph: 250-563-7161 www.thenorthern.ca

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Golf

the best place for ...

“Best Greens”

1 2 3

st

Aberdeen Glen

nd

Alder Hills

rd

Aspen Grove

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Auto Repair

“Best Local Golf Course”

1 2 3

st

Aberdeen Glen

nd

Pine Valley

rd

Alder Hills

2012

“Toughest Golf Course & Hole”

1 2 3

st

Alder Hills #9

nd

Aberdeen Glen #12

rd

Aberdeen Glen #2

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Dance Studio

2011 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

Registration is now open for...

Summer Dance Camps for Ages 4 & up

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Best Dance Studio

2012

August 13th-17th or August 20th-24th

Musical Theatre Camp for Ages 8 & up

with Shelby Meaney, Recent Graduate of the Randolf Academy of Performing Arts in Toronto

August 13th - 24th

250-563-2100 Thank You Prince George for voting Daddyo’s Pizza as #1 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Pizza

3540 Opie Crescent (250) 563-2902 judydance@shawcable.com

2012

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Home Services the best place for ...

“Best Flooring”

1 2 3

st

Carpet Superstore

nd

End of the Roll

rd

Home Depot

“Best Doors and Windows”

1 2 3

st

Home Depot

nd

AWG Windows and Doors

rd

Northwest Windows

“Best Cabinets/Countertops”

“Best Realtor”

1 2 3

st

Tracy Lofroth - Royal Lepage

nd

Mark Dial

rd

Mark McVey

1 2 3

st

Home Depot

nd

Total Tops

rd

Van Way Cabinets

“Best Alarm/Security Provider”

1 2 3

st

Curtis Elite

nd

A-Tech

rd

ADT

“Best Carpet Cleaning Company”

1 2 3

st

Carpet Doctor

nd

High Tech

rd

Rug Doctor

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Featuring: • All your can eat buffet menu • Extensive Japanese menu • Relaxed dining atmosphere • Outdoor patio • No MSG • Free home delivery* S T OF BEeader’s Choic PG R

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A year round garden centre for more than just your garden needs. Now carrying a large selection of women’s apparel, jewellery, Croc shoes, Lug bags and a great selection of all types of giftware.

Thank you PG for voting us an Award Winner!

2012

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Hwy 16 West 4411 Kimball Road 250-964-6056

Hwy 97 North 1822 Aberdeen Road 250-562-1711

Visit our website

www.artknappspg.com

250-596-2555 #102-3328-15th Ave.

Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sun & Holidays 11:30am-10pm * Min order required - bowl area

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Home Services the best place for ...

“Best Landscaping Company” st

Suntree Land Design Ltd.

nd

PG Stump Grinding

rd

Forever Green

Thank You S T OF P G BE Prince George for Award faithfully supporting Winner Flower Shop us during our recent transition from Grower 2012 Direct to IN YOUR VASE FLOWERS. We hope you have made a note of our new phone number. sC ader’ hoice Re

1 2 3

st

Art Knapp’s Plantland

nd

Van Roode’s

rd

Costco

Do you have a question about your herbs?

Come in to

and consult with Maggie

by

4190 15th Avenue • www.inyourvase.ca

a Certied Herbalist.

Dave

Shelley

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Janice

IN YOUR VASE FLOWERS

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two locations

250-562-VASE (8273) We look forward to hearing from you soon - we greatly appreciate your business.

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“Best Garden Centre”

2012

Aw Winner

Health e Food Stor

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We provide solutions for a healthy body, mind and soul!

Ave Maria Specialties 1638 20th Ave.

250-563-6388

2012

Mother Maria’s Market #115 4488 Hwy 16W

250-964-6686

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Home Services the best place for ...

“Best Electrical Company”

1 2 3

st

City Centre Electric

nd

Northern Electric

rd

Beaver Electric

“Best Heating & Air Conditioning”

1 2 3

st

Buckhorn

nd

Polar Refrigeration

rd

Canuck Mechanical

“Best Lawn Care/ Snow Removal Company”

1 2 3

st

PG Lawn & Snow Removal

nd

Relia Gal

rd

Acme

“Best Plumbing Company”

1 2 3

st

PG Plumbing

nd

Mainline

rd

All Pro Plumbing

“Best Mortgage Broker”

1 2 3

st

Kevin Beatty

nd

Martin Kelly

rd

Michelle Mohr

1 2 3

Thank You Prince George!

Best Flower Shop

Our thanks to Prince George!

We have celebrated with so many of you in your joyful occasions, or placed our arms around you & wept with you at the passing of a loved one.

2012

It is with great pride that we have been invited into your lives to be part of these most sacred times.

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

“Best Renovation/Contractor”

We are humbled that our city has voted us the #1 flower shop in Prince George! Thank you for choosing Princess Flowers & Boutique!

670 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2K4 250-564-4535 | princessflowers.com

st

Heritage Homes

nd

Ace Renovation

rd

Northland Construction

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People the best of ...

“Best Local Athlete”

1 2 3 3 3

st

Meghan Tandy

nd

Dan Gibb

rd

Kenny Lally

rd

Brett Connelly

rd

Chase Witala

“Best Personal Trainer”

1 1 1 2 2 2

st

Tasha Wall

st

Rocky Hindemarch

st

Vanessa Hamilton

nd

Kris Russell

nd

Marcene Buck

nd

Alicia Clapper

“Best Politician”

1 2 3

st

Sherri Green

nd

Brian Skakun

rd

Pat Bell

“Best Local Sports Team”

1 2 3

st

PG Cougars

nd

PG Spruce Kings

rd

Northern Timberwolves

“Best Local Artist”

1 2 3

st

Thomas Lowe

nd

Ken Ferris

rd

Gene Bricker

hank you TPrince George

“Best Local Volunteer” Dawn Kealing

nd

Alyce Bonnar

rd

John Abbott

We couldn’t do it without you!

We are grateful for the loyalty you’ve shown us for the past 31 years.

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Best Travel y Agenc

2012

We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our corporate and leisure travelers.

Tina Perison Manager

BC Reg# 910-0

BOOK ON-LINE!

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

www.uniglobehotdeals.com Open Saturdays 177 Victoria St. • 250-562-5444 • Toll Free 1-800-753-0553

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Services

the best place for ...

“Best Dry Cleaner”

THANK YOU PRINCE GEORGE!

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“SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!” T OF PG ESader’s Choice e

AUGUST 8TH - 12TH

Best Annual Event

WWW.PG-X.COM 250-563-4096

2012

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

1 2 3

st

Spotless

nd

Western Dry Cleaners

rd

Laundry on the Run

“Best Ear/Body Piercing”

1 2 3

st

Bijou

nd

Trendsetters

rd

Pacific Body Jewellery

“Best Fitness Facility”

1 2 3

st

YMCA

nd

Women’s Zone

rd

Hart Fitness

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Greens

2012

18-Hole Championship

GOLF COURSE of the North

1010 Clubhouse Drive, Prince George

250-563-8901

Thank you Prince George for your continued support from the management & staff at Aberdeen Glen

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Local Golf Course

2012 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Toughest Hole (2) (12)

2012

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S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner Best Pub

433 Carney • Prince George 250.561.2900

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Award Winner

Award Winner Chicken Wings

2012

2012

Best Cold Beer & Wine Store

2012

5787 Albert Pl. • Prince George 250.964.4500 S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

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Best Cold Beer & Wine Store

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Pub

2012

611 B Brunswick i k•P Prince i G George 250.563.4849

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Night Club

2012

1970 O Ospika ik k •P Prince i G George 250.562.9888

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Best Cold Beer & Wine Store

2012

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HOUR OPTICAL

“We will make it perfectly clear in about an hour.”

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Services

Best of PG 2012 Thanks for your support!

the best place for ...

“Best Cell Phone Dealer”

1 2 3

st

Telus

nd

Rogers

rd

BK Two Way

“Best Cell/Wireless Service Provider”

1 2 3

st

Telus

nd

Rogers

rd

Bell Mobility

ST O F P BEReader’s Choice G

“Best Chiropractor”

1 2 3

st

PG Family Chiropractic

nd

Dr. Tina Krell

rd

Dr. Terrance Warawa

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best

Snowmobile/ ATV Store

Pat Bell, MLA Prince George-Mackenzie 103-770 Central Street Prince George, BC Toll Free: 1.866.612.4194 Pat.Bell.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Thank you Prince George!

2012

Award Winner Politician

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Motorcycle Store

2012

5905 Gauthier Road Hwy 16 West (250) 964-9091 • www.cyclenorth.com

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Services the best place for ...

“Best Bank/Credit Union/Trust Company”

1 2 3

st

TD Canada Trust

nd

Integris Credit Union

rd

Royal Bank

“Best Pharmacy”

1 2 3

st

Costco Pharmacy

nd

The Bay

rd

Shoppers Drug Mart

“Best Barber Shop”

1 2 3

st

Barbers on 3rd

nd

Spruceland Barber Shop

rd

George the Barber

“Best Photo Finishing Centre”

1 2 3

st

WD West Studios

nd

Costco

rd

Walmart

“Best Bottle Return”

1 2 3

st

BBK Bottle Depot

nd

Nechako Bottle Depot

rd

Hart Return It Depot

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“Best Physiotherapist”

1 2 3

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We Thank You for voting us the Best Barber Shop!

Vickie Laverdure

nd

YMCA

rd

Dustin Robin

“Best Travel Agency”

1 2 3

st

Uniglobe/Sunburst Travel

nd

Thomas Cooke

rd

Expedia Cruiseship Centers

“Best Dog Grooming”

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Best Barber Shop

2012 Hours: 8-5 Monday Friday 8-4 Saturday

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250-562-5633

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Puppy Love

nd

Leslie’s Complete Pet Care

rd

Ospika Grooming

“Best Dog Obedience School”

1 2 3

st

Noel Pepin

nd

Pawsitive Steps

rd

Top Dog

Noel Pepin

Canine Behavior Specialists

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Services the best place for ...

“Best Investment Planning Company”

1 2 3 3

st

RBC

nd

Integris Credit Union

rd

Sunlife Financial

rd

Assante Financial

st

Dungate & Co.

nd

Heather Sadler Jenkins

rd

PG Lawyers

st

Ness Lake Bible Camp

nd

YMCA Camp

rd

Exploration Place

“Best Tanning Salon”

1 2 3

st

Tan City

nd

Chocolate Tan

rd

Urban Tan

st

Maria Micik

nd

Sound Factory

rd

Long & McQuade

1 2 3

“Best Local Summer Camp”

1 2 3

1 2 3

“Best Pet Grooming”

“Best Law Firm”

1 2 3

“Best Place for Music Lessons”

www.tancity.ca

st

Puppy Love

nd

Lesley’s Pet Parlour

rd

Ospika Grooming

“Best Tattoo Studio”

1 2 3

st

Happy Monkey

nd

Exile

rd

Handsome Cabin Boy

Thank you Prince George!

“Best Massage Therapist”

1 2 3

st

Fran Shelest

nd

Coral’s Reef

rd

Active Body Balance

fill

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Fitness Location

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Award Winner Local Summer Camp

2012

Visit www.pgymca.com to learn more about our programs!

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Services the best place for ...

“Best Hair Salon”

“Best Dance Studio”

1 2 3

st

Judy Russell

nd

Excaliber

rd

Dance Your Heart Out

1 2 3

st

Michener House

nd

Chatters

rd

Razors Edge

“Best Day Spa”

1 2 3

st

Body Elements

nd

V Spa

rd

Razors Edge

“Best Hotel/Motel”

1 2 3

st

Ramada

nd

Esther’s Inn

rd

Treasure Cove

“Best Flower Shop st

Princess Flower

nd

The Inn Flower Shops

rd

In Your Vase

1 2 3

Thank You!!

The staff of the Smokehouse Gathering Place Restaurant, Hospitality and Catering Program of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre would like to thank all those who visited us and voted for our yummy Fish and Chips.

Barton Insurance

nd

Sussex

rd

Porter & McMillan

THANK YOU Prince George for making us your

#

Best Grocery Store

Award Winner Fish & Chips

2012

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

The Gathering Place 1600 Third Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 www.pgnfc.com

1

Grocery Store

S T OF PG BE eader’s Choice

S T O F PG BE eader’s Choice R

We have many other delicious specials we would like to share with you, including homemade bannock made daily, so come in and visit us.

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1 2 3

“Best Insurance Agency”

2012

2155 Ferry Ave Prince George, BC V5N 5E8

(250) 960-1300

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Best of PG 2012

Shopping the best place for ...

“Best Clothing - Women Casual”

1 2 3

st

The Bay

nd

Winners

rd

Sirens

1 2 3

“Best Clothing - Women Formal”

1 2 3

st

Sirens

nd

Le Chateau

rd

The Bay

“Best Clothing - Young Adults”

1 2 3

“Best Appliance Store”

st

Aeropostale

nd

Sirens

rd

Winners

st

Future Shop

nd

Sears

rd

The Brick

“Best Bicycle Shop”

1 2 3

st

Koops

nd

Cycle Logic

rd

Evolve

“Best Board & Ski Shop”

1 2 3

st

Ruckus

nd

Ruins

rd

Winterland

“Best Clothing - Children”

1 2 3

st

Winners

nd

Children’s Place

rd

Please Mum

Thank You Prince George for voting for us!!

“Best Clothing - Men” Winners

nd

Moore’s Menswear

rd

Marks Work Warehouse

Yamaha

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2012

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nd

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Howie’s Marine

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“Best Boat Dealer”

1 2 3

T OF PG ESader’s Choice R

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1 2 3

S O RGE E

547 George Street

Reservations: 250-614-9096

Best of PG 2012

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Best Fast Food

2012 **NNott valid lid with ith any other th McCafé M C fé® beverage, b EVM or Value Picks® offer.

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Best of PG 2012

Shopping

the best place for ...

“Best Place to Buy Sporting Goods”

1 2 3

st

Sport Chek

nd

Ruckus

rd

Atmosphere

Best Car Wash

2010

“Best Snowmobile/ATV Dealer”

1 2 3

st

Polaris

nd

Yamaha

rd

Forest Power Sports

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Car Wash

2011

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Car Wash

“Best Motorcycle Dealer”

1 2 3

We thank all our customers for making us your favourite hands on car wash!

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

st

Harley Davidson

nd

Forest Power Sports

rd

Cycle North

2012 1956 THIRD AVENUE • (250)-563-0606

“Thank you Prince George for voting the Morning After Show with Cotter and Modz #1 in the 2012 Free Press Readers Poll. We’ve had a lot of exciting changes over the past few months and we have many more lined up for you! So for the best rock and entertainment in PG, keep it locked on 94X!” S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best Radio Morning Show DJ Team

2012

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Radio Station

Sports Report

2012

2012

Award Winner

Online: 94XFM.COM Facebook.com/94xRockRadioRules Twitter.com/94XFM

Award Winner

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Best of PG 2012

The Inn Flower Place

Shopping

Thank you Prince George!

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

the best place for ...

“Best Store for Toys”

1 2 3

st

Great White

nd

Walmart

rd

Gingerbread Toys

Award Winner

Flower Shop

2012

250-561-0366

770 Brunswick Street Prince George www.theinnowerplace.com

“Best Book Store”

1 2 3

st

Books & Company

nd

Coles

rd

King’s In Bible Store

“Best Jewellery Store”

1 2 3

st

Seth Tobin

nd

Topaz Bead Gallery

rd

Michael’s Jewellers

The Best Things in Life are FREE! S T OF P G E B der’s Choi

S T OF P G E B der’s Choi

S T OF P G E B der’s Choi

Columnist Teresa Mallam

Alistair McInnis

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2012

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2012

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2012

1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC

250-564-0005

www.pgfreepress.com

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Shopping

RAYBAN • MAUI JIM • GUESS • GUCCI • BEBE • FYSH • KLIIK • EASY CLIP

PG Pawn Shop

nd

Aces

rd

Cash Canada

2012

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“Best Place to Buy a Computer”

1 2 3

st

Future Shop

nd

Costco

rd

Staples

for

st

Pine Centre Mall

nd

Parkwood Mall

rd

or

100

$

“Best Shopping Mall”

1 2 3

For Voting Us #1!

Best Place for Glasses

“Best Pawn Shop” st

THANK YOU

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

the best place for ...

1 2 3

Best of PG 2012

00

LOWEST PRICED CONTACTS ON-LINE!

FREE VISION EXAMINATIONS

off

(see store for details)

Single Complete Pair of Rx Eyewear

PINE CENTRE MALL

ONE HOUR OPTICAL

“We will make it perfectly clear in about an hour.”

Spruceland Mall

250-564-0095 Pine Centre Mall

250-564-0047 Toll Free: 1-855-564-0047

www.visionsoptical.com

Spruceland Mall

and Wonton House

Create Your Own Party Tray to Go!

Thank You for Voting us #1 Again!!

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Place for Sushi

2012

NOW SERVING BUBBLE TEA! FULLY LICENSED!

250-562-8111 Open 6 days a week

Mon-Thurs & Holidays 9:30am-9:00pm Fri-Sat 9:30am-9:30pm Closed Sundays Only!

395 Quebec Street

Prince George, BC Across from McInnis Lighting on the corner of 4th & Quebec

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Best of PG 2012

Shopping

the best place for ...

“Best Place to Buy Lighting”

Thank You Readers Choice for voting me Best of Prince George for the 2nd year in a row!

For all your Real Estate Needs call Tracy Today!

1 2 3 3

st

McInnis Lighting

nd

Home Depot

rd

Canadian Tire

rd

Costco

“Best Paint Store”

1 2 3

st

Home Depot

nd

Benjamin Moore

rd

Cloverdale

List with me and have your home listed on

Thank you Prince George for your support!

S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

ce

Best Realtor

2012

Tracy Lofroth Royal LePage Prince George 1625 4th Ave. Prince George, BC V2L 3K2

1-250-961-5153

tracy@tracylofroth.com www.tracylofroth.com

“Your Downtown Glass Shop” Convenient Location Pick-Up & Delivery Mobile Service ICBC & Private Insurance Rock Chip Repairs Paint Protection EST OF PG B Reader’s Choice

Award Winner

Auto Glass Repair

2012

1320 Second Ave. 250-562-9899

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Shopping

the best place for ...

“Best Furniture Store”

1 2 3

st

Northern Hardware

nd

RK Furniture

rd

The Brick

Best of PG 2012

Thank You Stylish Readers for voting for us.

“Best Grocery Store”

1 2 3

st

Real Canadian Superstore

nd

Save On Foods

rd

Costco

“Best Hardware Store”

1 2 3

st

Northern Hardware

nd

Home Depot

rd

Central Builders

der’s Cho Rea ic

Bes

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Heatin t g Condit & Air ioning

Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Residential & Commercial

Thank You Prince George for voting us #1 Heating & Air Conditioning.

Buy 2 Get 1

SALE FREE ON NOW

*

& more

*see instore for details or visit www.chatters.ca

S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

ce

Award Winner

Hair Salon

Best

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

2012

2011

Barbershop

2011

250-964-4777 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

WESTGATE PLAZA

250-964-0311

Mon-Fri (open late) 9:30am-9pm Saturday 9:30am-6pm Sunday 11:00am-5pm

PINE CENTRE MALL

250-563-4424

Mon-Wed Thurs & Fri Saturday Sunday

9:30am-6pm 9:30am-9pm 9:30am-6pm 12:00pm-5pm

Best of PG 2012

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S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Investment Planning

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

2012

2012

Award Winner

Bank

®

Thank you to our clients for voting us #1 Investment Planning Institution and Award Winner Bank in Prince George.

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Best of PG 2012

Specialty Shopping the best place for ...

“Best Brew Your Own Beer/Wine”

1 2 3

st

Hobby Brews

nd

Cariboo Brewmasters

rd

Pacific Western

“Best Stereo/Electronics Store”

1 2 3

st

Andre’s Electronic Experts

nd

Future Shop

rd

Visions Electronics

“Best Bakery”

“Best Cold Beer & Wine Store”

1 2 3

st

Shooters

nd

College Heights Pub

rd

BX Pub

1 2 3

st

Sugar Daddy’s

nd

Ritz Bakery

rd

Pastry Chef

“Best Health Food Store”

1 2 3

st

Ave Maria

nd

Homesteader Health

rd

Mother Maria

Ave Maria Specialties

“Best Glasses/Optical Store”

1 2 3

st

Visions 1 Hour Optical

nd

Costco

rd

Parker Optometry

“Best Antique/Collectable Store”

1 2 3

st

Park Place

nd

Something Old Something New

rd

Antiques on 6th

Thank You to the people of Prince George for your continued support of the

CELEBRATE CANADA FESTIVAL at Fort George Park

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Annual Event

2012

We would also like the opportunity to thank all volunteers, entertainers and supporters who help make this event a yearly success.

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Best of PG 2012

Specialty Shopping the best place for ...

“Best Lumber Store”

1 2 3

st

Central Builders

nd

Home Depot

rd

Northern Hardware

“Best Flower Shop”

1 2 3

st

Princess Flowers

nd

The Inn Flower Place

rd

In Your Vase

“Best Lingerie Store”

1 2 3

st

La Senza

nd

Dr. Love

rd

Tops & Bottoms

“Best Meat Store”

1 2 3

st

Rogers Custom Meats

nd

M&M Meats

rd

Homesteader

“Best Pet Store”

1 2 3

st

Petland

nd

Total Pet

rd

Ospika Pet

“Best Shoe Store”

1 2 3

st

Softmoc

nd

Aldo

rd

Payless Shoesource

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Best of PG 2012

Weddings the best place for ...

“Best Location for Photos”

1 2 3

st

UNBC

nd

Connaught Hill

rd

Cottonwood Park

“Best Catering Company”

1 2 3

st

Just Goode Food

nd

Sassafrass Savouries

rd

Hummus Brothers

Just Goode Food

Your Buffet list!

Specia

& Goode’s Catering

“Best Wedding Gown Store”

1 2 3

st

The Gallery Bridal Boutique

nd

Storybook Wedding

rd

Image in White

“Best Reception/Banquet Location”

1 2 3

st

Ramada

nd

Coast Inn of the North

rd

Hart Community Centre

“Best Photographer”

“Best Bakery/Wedding Cake”

1 2 3

st

Pastry Chef

nd

Sugar Daddy’s

rd

Ritz Bakery

1 2 3

st

Christos Sagiorgis

nd

Focal Point

rd

Pristine Design

38

Best of PG 2012

Sports & Recreation the best place for ...

“Best Beach (within 1 hr. of PG)”

1 2 3

st

Ness Lake

nd

West Lake

rd

Purden Lake

“Best Children’s Playground”

1 2 3

st

Fort George Park

nd

Foothills Elementary

rd

Southridge Elementary

“Best City Park” S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re

ce

Best Toughest Hole (9)

1 2 3

st

Fort George Park

nd

Connaught Hill

rd

Cottonwood Island Park

2012 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Golf Course

We thank you.

2012 S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner

Golf Greens

2012

6011 Giscome Road Prince George, BC V2N 6C4 Telephone: 250-963-7500 Email: info@alderhillsgolf.com

www.alderhillsgolf.com

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

2012

2012

Best Cellphone Dealer

Best Cell/ Wireless Provider

®

39

Sports & Recreation the best place for ...

“Best Dog Park”

1 2 3

st

Ginters Field

nd

Cranbrook Hill

rd

Cottonwood Island Park

“Best Place to Mountain Bike”

1 2 3

st

Cranbrook Hill

nd

Ginters Field

rd

Pidherney

“Best Provincial/Regional Park”

1 2 3

st

Fort George Park

nd

Purden Lake

rd

Bear Lake

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Best of PG 2012 THANK YOU for voting us #1 FLOOR DEALER in Prince George!

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Flooring Dealer

2011

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Flooring Dealer

2012

CARPET

SuperstoreS 1757 S. Nicholson St. Prince George, BC (250) 564-0606

S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G

Award Winner Snowmobile Store

Award Winner Motorcycle Store

2012

2012

Located in the BCR Site @ 1001 Great Street Prince George B.C. V2N 2K8

S T OF P G

der’s Choice

Best to Body Shop

2012

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Best of PG 2012

for

your support sinc e 1 9 69 “43 Years”

2065 065 - 1ST AVE. A

250-563-0883 www.csninc.ca