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READER'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012
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Thank you for voting us best used car dealership! S T OF P G E B der’s Choi a Re
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Best Used Car Dealer
2012
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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.
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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
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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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Dana Mandi
nd
Spicy Green
rd
Curry Kingdom
“Best Milkshakes”
1 2 3
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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!
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“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
103 - 3320 Massey Drive Prince George, BC
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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
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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
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PGTV
250.562.4131
Email: info@esthersinn.com
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CKPG
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Opinion 250
www.esthersinn.com 1151 Commercial Cres., Prince George, BC
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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
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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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Thank You to our customers and everyone who voted us the best!
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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
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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 Certied Herbalist.
Dave
Shelley
Melanie Josephine
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Janice
IN YOUR VASE FLOWERS
Kathy
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
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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. B
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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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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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ONE HOUR OPTICAL ONE “We will make it perfectly clear in about an hour.” 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
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BBK Bottle Depot
nd
Nechako Bottle Depot
rd
Hart Return It Depot
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“Best Physiotherapist”
1 2 3
ers on 3rd b r a 1157- 3rd Ave
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ramada
nd
Esther’s Inn
rd
Treasure Cove
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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
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Sussex
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THANK YOU Prince George for making us your
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Award Winner Fish & Chips
2012
PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
The Gathering Place 1600 Third Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 www.pgnfc.com
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“Best Insurance Agency”
2012
2155 Ferry Ave Prince George, BC V5N 5E8
(250) 960-1300
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Shopping the best place for ... “Best Clothing - Women Casual”
1 2 3
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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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1 2 3
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547 George Street
Reservations: 250-614-9096
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Best Fast Food
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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
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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.theinnowerplace.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
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2012
1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC
250-564-0005
www.pgfreepress.com
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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
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Pine Centre Mall
nd
Parkwood Mall
rd
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“Best Shopping Mall”
1 2 3
For Voting Us #1!
Best Place for Glasses
“Best Pawn Shop” st
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S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G
the best place for ...
1 2 3
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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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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
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Thank you Prince George for your support!
S T OF P BE der’s Choi G a Re
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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
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Thank You Prince George for voting us #1 Heating & Air Conditioning.
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
®
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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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