Prince George is located at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. Discovered by Alexander Mackenzie, Prince George became the site for Simon Fraser's North West Co. fort in 1807. Now a major forest industry community of over 75,000, Prince George is a modern city with a town centre featuring shopping malls, antiques and native art. There are craft markets and symphony concerts.
Prince George has 116 parks. Of interest is Fort George Park which contains a replica of Fraser's trading post, and houses the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum, and Cottonwood Island Park which is home to the Prince George Railway Museum.
