Why move to Prince George?
We call beautiful Prince George home sweet home. Located right in the centre of British Columbia, and the widely regarded “Gateway to the North”, Prince George is really the best of every world. A city of 78,000 people, it serves all of Northern BC, which means Prince George boasts the big city amenities that make life convenient while preserving its small-town sense of community.
Amenities
Prince George is the region’s centre for health and education, but it also has all of the shopping, nightlife, restaurants, arts, and sports that you could hope for.
Health & Medicine
Prince George hosts Northern Health’s head office as well as the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, which as the only teaching hospital in the region, offers board-certified doctors in more major specialties than other hospitals, clinical trials providing first access to cutting edge treatments, and research-based diagnosis and treatment. Prince George is also the home of the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, Blue Pine Primary Health Care Clinic, the Prince George Division of Family Practice, Northern Health Indigenous Health, Prince George Urgent & Primary Care Clinic, Salveo Family Medicine Clinic, and many other public health facilities.
Education
We have everything from preschool to PhD programs in Prince George. Whether you’re looking for a safe, supportive school environment and family neighbourhood or access to higher level education like the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia or even vocational training.
Restaurants & Cuisine
Prince George has a rich food scene with dozens of well-loved independent restaurants across the city. It doesn’t matter what your taste is- gourmet bites, casual eats, bars and pubs, cozy cafes, artisan shops with everything from jams to bread and cupcakes, and even a doggy bakery or two for your furry friends- Prince George has something you can sink your teeth into.
Shopping
Prince George’s shopping district has everything you need to live comfortably, with easy access to both independent shops that celebrate the individuality of the region and large chains- all within 15 minutes’ drive.
Sports & Recreation
Whether you prefer to lace up your cleats or cheer from the stands, Prince George has the facilities to keep you entertained. Our sports clubs are always looking for new members and we love seeing new fans at the PG Cougars Hockey Games. Not to mention the incredible Hart Highlands Ski Hill, which is a family favourite in winter.
Clubs & Organizations
Prince George’s sense of community means more than waving hello to each other on the street (although we definitely do that as well). We have hundreds of clubs, groups, and other organizations that bring us together, and with so many to choose from, it’s easy to find one that will peak your interest.
Arts & Culture
Arts galleries, museums, two performing arts theatres, and even the PG Symphony Orchestra- there’s plenty of art and culture to enjoy in Prince George. If those aren’t your speed, there’s always a few music or street festivals or some upcoming concerts to look forward to.
Adventure in the Outdoors
One of our personal favourite reasons to live in Prince George is that it’s a great city for dogs and animal lovers. Smack dab in the middle of the open wilderness (and wildlife) that British Columbia is famous for, Prince George is within an hour of over 1600 lakes and rivers, surrounded by hundreds of hiking, biking, and walking trails, and just a car tip away from the mountains. Perfect for people with active lifestyles, and any animal friends that were born to run, climb, and swim.
Live & Work in Prince George
And of course, there are plenty of job opportunities (especially the ones with us). Find out why you should work with us or take a look at our open job postings.