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Arctic Pacific Lakes Provincial Park
The main feature of this provincial park are the three samll lakes that are found straddling the Continental Divide. Two of the lakes eventually empty into the Pacific, while Arctic Lake drains into the Arctic, creating a unique watershed. The lakes are turquoise in colour and are backdropped by mountain peaks and ridges. The park protects a high value fall and spring grizzly habitat, so visitors must be aware of potential human/bear conflicts. Road access to the park is limited.
Address: 90 km northeast of Prince George BC Canada
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Dahl Lake Provincial Park
This day-use park provides a wilderness atmosphere within an hours drive of Prince George. Rustic picnic facilities, walking trails, a sandy beach and canoeing opportunities are the park's main atrractions. Only self-propelled boats are permitted on Dahl Lake.
Address: Norman Lake Road, 60 km southwest of Prince Geoge BC Canada
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Cottonwood Island Nature Park
Open year-round, the Cottonwood Island Nature Park is situated along the Nechako River and offers a multi-use trail system, picnic shelter and boat launch. Adjacent to the park is the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum.
Address: River Road Prince George BC Canada
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Fraser River Provincial Park
Located along the western bank of the Fraser River, this park offers pristine natural habitat for a variety of species. The moist hot and dry sub-boreal spruce forest provides excellent deer and moose winter range. Wildlife viewing and nature photography are popular activities to pursue within the park.
Address: Hwy 97 South, 35 km south of Prince George BC Canada
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Forests for the World
Located minutes from downtown, the Forests for the World park is a great spot to view the city from the look-out platform or enjoy a picnic. A large stretch of trails offers biking, hiking and cross-country skiing opportunities.
Address: Cranbrook Hill and Kueng Road Prince George BC Canada
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Crooked River Provincial Park
Crooked River Provincial Park was established in 1956 to protect the landscape, which is covered in hills, trees and lakes, as well as the wildlife, which include coyotes, black bears, ospreys, bald eagles, lynx and, in the winter, trumpeter swans. The park includes four lakes named Bear, Skeleton, Hard and Square respectively, and these each have sandy beaches. Popular activities include swimming, fishing and hiking, and there are campgrounds in the park with various facilities.
Address: 70 km (43 miles) north of Prince George, on Hwy 97 Prince George BC
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Fort George Canyon Provincial Park
Split in two by the Fraser River, Fort George Canyon offers recreational opportunities on the west side of the river. The site has much historical significance, as the park was a native fishing site and now protects a winch once used by paddle-wheeled boats traversing the Fraser in the early 1900's.
Address: . Prince George BC Canada
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Connaught Hill Park
Connaught Hill Park is open to the public from April to October (weather permitting). Visitors to the park can enjoy its flowers and panoramic views of the city.
Address: Connaught Hill Drive and Queensway Street Prince George BC Canada
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Whiskers Point Provincial Park
Whiskers Point Provincial Park is located on McLeod Lake and contains a campground with a number of basic facilities. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing and canoeing.
Address: 138 km (86 mi) north of Prince George Prince George BC
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Moore's Meadow Park
Moore's Meadow Park offers a unique walk through a glacial kettle as well as hiking and skiing opportunities.
Address: Foothills Boulevard Prince George BC Canada
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West Lake Provincial Park
West Lake Provincial Park is a day-use park that offers multiple recreation opportunities, no matter the season. During the winter, cross-country skiers and tobagganers flock to the park, while in the warmer months visitors can be seen fishing, boating and swimming on West Lake. Other attractions include a volleyball net, horseshoe pit and group picnic area.
Address: Blackwater Road, 22 km southwest of Prince George BC Canada
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Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park
Located east of Prince George, Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park provides important habitat for grizzlies, martins and caribou. The park also offers opportunities for humans, with a developed trail system, wilderness camping and mountain fishing providing the entertainment. The park is the closest alpine recreation to Prince George and is open year-round.
Address: 95 km southeast of Prince George BC Canada
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Eskers Provincial Park
Named after glacial features called eskers, this provincial park is popular for fishing and canoeing. In addition, 15 km (9 mi) of hiking trails wind around a number of small lakes in the park.
Address: 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Prince George, off Hwy 97 Prince George BC
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Rainbow Park
Rainbow Park is a popular destination for its floral displays, making it an ideal setting for photo opportunities such as weddings. Amenities here include a gazebo, picnic area and toboggan hill.
Address: Rainbow Drive and Ospika Boulevard Prince George BC Canada
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Purden Lake Provincial Park
Purden Lake is popular with both locals and visitors due to the many activities that are possible here. Swimming, fishing, water-sking canoeing, kayaking and boating are all possible, and the lake features a boat launch and a sandy beach. Open from May until September, the park includes a campground and facilities such as picnic tables and pit toilets.
Address: 64 km (40 mi) east of Prince George, on the Yellowhead Hwy (Hwy 16) Prince George BC
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Cranbrook Hill Greenway
Encompassing 300 hectares (741 acres) of natural environment, the Cranbrook Hill Greenway offers a retreat from city life for locals and tourists. A 25 km (16 mi) multi-use trail is found here and is used by cyclists, hikers, horseback riders, skiers and walkers.
Address: . Prince George BC Canada
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