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The Prince George Farmers Market-Where the locals go!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:12:32 -0800

Every Saturday morning, I make a stop at the Prince George Farmers Market!
There are over 20 vendors selling everything from home baked bread, annual and perennial plants, knitted items, jewelry, deep fried bannock and doggie treats to mention a few! I purchase a cup of coffee, and bee line to the booth that sells buffalo meat. They have a little blue cooler packed with dog bones! I purchase enough for the week ahead (and they are incredibly well priced!).

I make my way over to the bread vendor where I pick up a loaf of their delicious freshly baked bread. Chances are you'll be purchasing your second-favorite loaf as they sell out early! My final weekly purchase is from the organic veggie stand where I saw for the first time what garlic really looks like (it has a very long protruding stem out of the top-who knew?).
The market is perfect for people watching, and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and acquaintances! Local musicians fill the air with music creating a sense of community, and a feeling of home.

The Prince George Farmers market runs every Saturday 8:30-2pm,
May-October and is located on the corner of George and Third Ave (by the court house).

It’s Snowing!

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:45:24 -0800

Once the snow falls, Bella, my yellow lab and I head to Ginters-an off leash dog park to frolic in the fresh powder. Located at the very end of the west side of Massey, Ginters is a spacious, treed meadow and a dog’s paradise.
We enjoy walking up the hill on our circuit to the foundation of the home once owned by the infamous Ben Ginter. Some stonework and a concrete foundation is all that remains today not to mention a picturesque view of the city below. I feel safe walking this loop, as there are most often other friendly dog owners out and about to walk and talk with. On any given weekend, Ginters is peppered with a few die hard snowboarders who hike up the hill to make a few turns in the fresh snow.

If you and your pooch are thinking of heading out after 4:30pm I’d recommend bringing a flashlight to light the way!

All Aboard!!!

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:59:58 -0800

I recently had the opportunity to travel by train from PG to Terrace on Via Rail's Skeena passenger train.

The journey, ten hours in length from Prince George to Terrace is made comfortable by several seating options. I sat in the dome car with seating similar to the top of a Double Decker bus. For maximum wildlife and scenic viewing, the ceiling is a glass dome. I would suggest dressing warmly and packing a blanket, as the heater was questionable, blowing cool air into the car.

The return trip was quite spectacular as Northern BC just received a heavy snowfall (knocking out power lines in several communities!).
As the rails clacked underneath, we were treated to the most stunning scenery in the north. Snow covered mountain peaks towered over the Skeena River flowing below. We crossed the Skeena River over the Seeley Gulch Bridge- a trestle 59 dizzying meters in height!

As the sun set, we viewed the reddish -pink alpenglow off the peaks of the mountains. This occurs when weak sunlight reflects off the snow, and is quite magical indeed!

For the journey, I packed magazines to pass the time. Once aboard however, I couldn’t take my eyes off the enchanting scenery as we passed through it.

The Skeena travels East and West from Jasper to Prince Rupert with an overnight stay in Prince George. Phone 1-800-668-7646 for more information!

Legends of the Fall

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:23:23 -0800

There is still a chance to enjoy the fall colours in and around Prince George!
One spectacular place to head outside to ‘get away from it all’ is the Forests For The World, located atop Cranbrook Hill by the University of Northern British Columbia.

This interpretive forest has over 15 kilometers of trails to choose from to explore. One such trail is an easy fifteen minute walk around Shane Lake. A leisurely stroll down a dirt trail, through a carpet of yellow and golden leaves leads to the floating dock on the lake. It is not uncommon to view wildlife here, including ducks and moose!

A slightly longer (approx. twenty minutes one-way) and steeper incline leads to a wooden lookout point that boasts a 180 degree view of Prince George. The lookout provides interpretive signage highlighting distant mountain peaks, the glacier formed cutbanks and local industry.
This hike is suitable for your family and leashed dog. Be sure to pack your camera to capture all the colours and shades of fall.
For more information on Prince George visit us at Tourism Prince George.

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