Prince George

Prince George, with a population of 70,981, is the largest city in northern British Columbia and is known as "BC's Northern Capital". Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, and the crossroads of Highway 16 and Highway 97, the city plays an important role in the province's economy and culture.

Prince George in The Two Georges
Prince George was the gateway town into the province of British Columbia in The Two Georges|Vancouver's northwest. Colonel Thomas Bushell, along with his companions, traveled by train from Wellesley to here and then changed trains to continue on to Prince Rupert on their way to Skidegate.