Princeton

Princeton lies at the confluence of the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers, nestled among the Cascade Mountains at roughly 700 meters elevation. The town sits at a natural junction where routes through mountain passes converge.

The settlement began in 1858 as Vermillion Forks, serving as a stop on the Hudson Bay Company's Brigade Trail. Governor James Douglas renamed it Princeton in 1860.

The Princeton Museum displays local heritage through exhibits of regional artifacts, photographs, and fossils from British Columbia. Visitors can see how the community preserved its past.

The town is accessible via Highway 3 and Highway 5A, located roughly 133 kilometers east of Hope and 90 kilometers south of Merritt. Both main routes make it easy to explore the surrounding region.

The region contains over forty lakes stocked with trout, and both the Similkameen and Tulameen rivers offer year-round fishing opportunities. Anglers will find an extensive network of waters to explore.

Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Inception: 1858

Elevation above the sea: 700.4 m

Website: https://princeton.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.45892,-120.50603

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:21