Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada. Though geographically located on the central part of the province, it is regarded as the largest city in northern British Columbia. Prince George spans 318.26 sq km (122.88 sq mi) and has a population of 72,000 people (2012 estimate).

Prince George is located at the confluence of the Fraser River and the Nechako River. It was founded in 1807 as the fur trading post of Fort George, named in honor of King George III. For much of the 19th century, Fort George remained an isolated outpost while other settlements prospered. It only saw rapid development in the early 20th century, when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line was built to pass near it.

The city of Prince George was developed in 1914 out of the four communities of Fort George. It was probably named after Prince George, the Duke of Kent, who was the fourth son of King George V.

Visiting Prince George

There are flights by Air Canada from Vancouver to Prince George. You can also drive there, a journey taking 10 hours from Vancouver on the Trans-Canada Highway followed by the Provincial Highway 97.

Places of Interest in Prince George

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