Prince George

Prince George is the northern capital of British Columbia. Our community spirit, warm hospitality, central location, world class facilities and event hosting experience provide the perfect event hosting destination.

Travelling to Prince George is easy and accessible by air, rail and road and is one hour flight from all major British Columbia cities. Upon arriving in Prince George all sport facilities and ammenities are within a 10 minute drive, many within walking distance from major hotels and attractions. A full range of medical services, accommodations and food services are available.

Our winter climate provides plenty of snow and average temperatures ranging from -5 to -13 degress Celsius. Average summer temperatures range from 7 to 20 degrees Celsius. These temperatures provide the optimum conditions for various sporting events and training opportunities.

First class facilities available include an outdoor 400m ice oval, 6000 seat arena with international ice capabilities, outdoor 400m track and field stadium, aquatic centre with towers up to 10m, a sport centre which hosts 3 gymnasiums and a track and field house with 2 artificial turf fields and an indoor running track; in addition, a cross-country ski and biathlon facility, soccer pitches, golf courses, curling rink, baseball and slo-pitch diamonds, arenas and gymnasiums are also available.

Volunteers, coaches, officials and the sporting organizations of Prince George are committed to host world class events and are known to go above and beyond any participants expectations. Our experience includes events ranging from Regional to National events that have occurred during all four seasons. Prince George is ready to accommodate any type of event or training opportunity and will ensure that a visit to Prince George is exciting, memorable and successful.

Weather Information

Our winter climate provides plenty of snow and average temperatures ranging from -5 to -13 degrees Celsius, elevation is 691.3m. Average summer temperatures range from 7 to 20 degrees Celsius. This ideal climate will provide optimum conditions for various sporting events and training opportunities.

Sport Hosting Services

Prince George is BC's Northern Capital, Gateway to the North, and home to the very best in sports facilities.Take advantage of the best Prince George has to offer; all the amenities of a large urban centre, but the accessibility that can only be offered by a city this size. A wide range of accommodation is at your finger tips, from 5 star executive suites, to double rooms that comfortably fit 4 people; but best of all, no matter where you choose to stay, you'll never be more than 10 minutes away from your event!

The Prince George community is renowned for its hospitality, warmth, and love of the outdoors. Even in the City Centre you're never far from the spectacular Canadian wilderness that produces awe-inspiring.

Whether you are hosting a sporting event or a community event we are ready to assist you. No matter what the size, time of year, or number of participants we are thinking of everything, we are innovative, we are experienced and we are here for you. Prince George sport, arts and culture organizations, and the entire community are known to host events that exceed expectations and we look forward to working with you to host the next best event!

Sport Hosting Portfolio

Prince George has a long history of hosting Regional, Provincial and National events. Our volunteers and sport organizations take exceptional pride in showcasing our community and go well beyond participant's expectations. Recent event hosting experince includes;

2009 CCAA Men's National Basketball Championships
2009 World Baseball Challenge
2009 Road to the Roar
2009 BC Cup - Speed Skating
2008 BC Seniors Games
2008 Provincial Soccer Championships
2008 BCCAA Basketball Provincials
2008 Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships Training Camp
2008 International Sledge Hockey Challenge
2007 BC Summer Swim Association Provincials
2007 National Junior A Hockey Championships (RBC Cup)
2007 Hockey Canada's International Women's Festival
2007 BC Cup - Speed Skating
2006 Canadian Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships
2005 Cross Country Nationals
2011 World Baseball Challenge

Future Events:
2015 Canada Winter Games

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Facilities

Community contact

Myles Tycholis
Events and Civic Centre Manager
City of Prince George
250-561-7639
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