Why Live in Prince George

Reasons to Move Here

Moving to Prince George?

We are BC’s northern capital and a natural meeting place.

Prince George is a mid-sized city of approximately 86,000 people located in central British Columbia and surrounded by mountains, parks, lakes and wilderness. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound here with 4 seasons of activity awaiting the adventurous of heart. Just as an example, there are over 1600 lakes within a couple hours drive from downtown Prince George.

Prince  George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town.  As the economic and business center of the region, we enjoy an influx of people from the surrounding small towns and rural areas most weekends and holidays to enjoy shopping and other pursuits.

Your dream of owning a home can become a reality in Prince George, where you can move up from renting an apartment or condo to owning a townhouse or house for much less than it would cost in Vancouver, Victoria or the Okanagan.

SOME GREAT REASONS TO MOVE TO PRINCE GEORGE, BC CANADA

4 SEASONS OF RECREATION

One of the most enjoyable things about living in Prince George is the abundance of recreational opportunities. If you want to do something, chances are there’s an opportunity to do it in Prince George. There is tons of camping, hiking, fishing and outdoor opportunities as there is a plethora of lakes, trails and parks surrounding the city.

CENTRAL LOCATION

It takes only an hour to fly from Vancouver to Prince George’s International Airport. Our location at the crossroads of Highway 16 and Highway 97 is why Prince George is known as a transportation hub. We are also a major stop on the CN railway with both passenger and freight services.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
When you look at drivers of the provincial economy, look to Prince George. We’re experiencing growth in wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, the services-producing sector, construction, and health care and social assistance. That means an increase in jobs and employment.
URBAN AMENITIES

Prince George has all the amenities of larger Canadian cities. We have art galleries, museums and performing arts theaters. We have a variety of restaurants, breweries and even our own unique winery. We have ample shopping, video game centers, fitness gyms and a casino. Our farmers market runs year round.

LOW COST OF LIVING

Everything is more affordable here. You can have your dream home for half of what it costs to live in Vancouver or the Okanagan.  Rental properties and condos are less expensive as well. Looking for larger properties or a hobby farm? You can find it here at a price that won’t break the bank.

ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Prince George is the centre for healthcare in the central region and is home to the University Hospital of Northern BC and the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. People come to Prince George to access local healthcare and specialized physicians.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Your kids can go from pre-school to PhD without leaving home. A great source of pride is the award-winning University of Northern BC, Canada’s Green University, which has been ranked in the top three in its category by Maclean’s Magazine for 12 straight years. We also offer technical, trades and two year programs through the College of New Caledonia.
LOTS OF COFFEE
Prince George has 11 Tim Hortons, 5 Starbucks, 4 Save-On-Foods, Costco and Superstore and at least one of all the other fast food franchises. From fine dining to fast food, Prince George has it covered. We also have 4 shopping centres, Winners, Best Buy, Home Depot and Walmart.

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