Prince George, Transportation hub in northern British Columbia, Canada.
Prince George sits at the meeting point of the Nechako and Fraser rivers, stretching across an area with numerous lakes and extensive hiking trails.
The North West Company established Fort George as a fur trading post in 1807, named after King George III, in the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.
The University of Northern British Columbia and College of New Caledonia contribute to the educational landscape, fostering academic and research activities in the region.
The Prince George Airport connects the city with Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton through regular flights, while extensive road networks facilitate regional transportation.
The city manages British Columbia's northern medical services through the University Hospital of Northern BC, serving a population of 320,000 in surrounding communities.
Location: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Inception: 1807
Elevation above the sea: 575 m
Shares border with: Mackenzie
Address: Prince George, BC, Canada Prince George
Website: https://princegeorge.ca
GPS coordinates: 53.91694,-122.74944
Latest update: October 6, 2025 11:17
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