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Explore... Outdoor Adventure
Camping
| Crooked River Campsite (Bear Lake) is a 1-hour drive north of Prince George. It has the best sandy beaches
of any lake in the area and a casual hiking trail around the whole
lake.
| | Purden Lake is 45 minutes east of Prince George. Located in the foothills of the
Rocky Mountains, Purden has lakeside walking trails, a boat launch, and
has been noted as one of the most popular parks in the region. | | Beaumont Park is 1.5 hours west of Prince George on Fraser Lake. | | Paarens Beach is located on a stretch of wide sandy beach, and some campsites are adjacent to the lake. | | Whiskers Point, Tudyah Lake, and Carp Lake are all within a 2-hour drive north of Prince George. Carp Lake has probably the best fly-fishing in the area. | | For excursions further afield, some notable parks are Mount Robson (3 hours east), Wells Gray Park (5 hours southeast), and Babine Lake (3 hours west). |
Forest Recreation Sites
There are nearly 300 recreation sites available in the North. Province-wide, there are more than 1,200 recreation sites and
7000 kilometres of trail. While the sites do not offer the same amenities as provincial parks, they are ideal for the more adventurous camper. The Ministry of Tourism, Sports & the Arts has all of the information you need.
Private campgrounds & RV parks
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Crystal Lake, a Forest Recreation Site, about 45-minutes north of campus.
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Hart Lake 3, about a two-hour drive north of Prince George. |
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Canoeing & Kayaking
With four of BC's five largest river systems, northern BC has plenty of places to dip a paddle. Not only are there countless tributaries to the Fraser, Peace, Liard, and Skeena rivers, but there are also an infinite number of lakes that are capable of entertaining everyone from the adventurous whitewater rafter to the serenity seeking canoeist.
Some well known paddling destinations include the
world-renowned Bowron Lake Chain, which is only three hours south east of Prince George; the Nechako River, which runs through Prince George; the Willow River; & Cottonwood River.
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Fighting the foam at Paddlefest on the Willow River, east of Prince George.
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Caving & Climbing
There are many rich and undeveloped caves in the Northern Rockies. Northern BC has Fang, a cave described by enthusiasts as Canada's finest. Northern cavers also like to boast about Close to the Edge, which has an entrance shaft that drops a sheer 840 feet, making it one of the deepest shafts
north of Mexico.
Minutes from the University campus is a natural rock climbing area,
which is accessible via the Cranbrook Hill Greenway Trail (see the
Parks & Trails section). The face is eight metres high, offering routes for the
beginner to intermediate climber (5.7 - 5.11). There are about six more
natural climbing areas on mountains within an hour's drive of the
campus.
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Hanging out at Giscome,
overlooking Eaglet Lake. It's just past Willow River, about 45 minutes from campus.
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Fishing & Hunting
An exceptional area to fly fish is Carp Lake (see Camping section), about two hours
north of Prince George.
Another noted area for fly fishing is Stellaquo River, a 1.5-hour
drive west of Prince George. Make sure you have your license, available
from Northern Trout Fitters at 770 East Central St. (562-3597), or online from the Ministry of Environment.
There are huge opportunities
for hunting in just about every direction. The Prince George Citizen publishes an outdoors guide on
fishing and hunting every year. A copy should be available from the Tourist Information Centre (562-3700).
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| Casting a line on Eena Lake, 20 minutes from campus. |
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Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is very popular in this area. There are many single track trails and
leisurely riding trails that start just behind the University in Forests for the World (see our Parks & Trails section). Some ski clubs have even built elevated wooden trestles and trails complete with jumps and banked curves for the more experienced. Cycle Logic (614-7223), Koops Bike Shop (563-4828), or Summerside Sport & Cycle (564-9333) are some local stores that can
give plenty of other advice on fun rides in the area.
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Making mud on the Cranbrook Hill Greenway, behind UNBC.
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Skiing & Boarding
There are five downhill ski hills within a 2-hour driving radius of Prince George that
offer skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels. Phone 564-7669
for a snow report.
Tabor Mountain: 20 minutes east of Prince George.
| | Purden Mountain: 45 minutes east of Prince George. Purden offers a greater variety of runs. | | Troll Ski Resort: The sunny slopes are next to the Quesnel Barkerville Highway south of Prince George. | | Murray Ridge: Two hours north east of Prince George at Fort St. James. Recently expanded. | | Powder King: 200 kilometres north of Prince George in the BC Rockies. The ultimate in powder skiing and boarding. |
Marmot Basin: in Jasper, Alberta. About four hours east of Prince George. | |
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Nordic Skiing
For cross country ski enthusiasts, the Otway Nordic Centre is accessible from the Prince George Campus and has many trails for all ages and abilities. The UNBC Fitness Centre provides rentals for the day, weekend, or week. |
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The Otway Nordic Centre connects to the more than 30 kilometres of trails in the Cranbrook Hill Greenway.
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Penny Mountain, a three-hour drive east of Prince George.
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University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, Canada, V2N 4Z9 | |
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