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Prince George's infrastructure has a strong focus on educational and health services for the region but tourism and cultural activities are contributing to an even stronger platform for long-term economic growth.
Health Care
The Northern Health Authority employs more than 7,000 physicians, nurses, administrators and other health care professionals in Northern BC.
As the city is the centre for health care services in the region, nearly half of these health care providers are located in Prince George as well as their corporate office.
Education
University of Northern British Columbia
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is one of Canada's best small universities. For the last three years, the annual ranking of Canadian universities by Maclean's magazine placed UNBC as the top small university in Western Canada, and 4th in Canada among small, primarily undergraduate universities. Recent expansions inlcude the Northern Medical Program, the new Teaching and Learning Centre and the Northern Sport Centre - the largest of its kind in British Columbia and home to the province's longest indoor track.
College of New Caledonia
The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is the region's only comprehensive post-secondary education provider and has long been an institution of "first choice" for students of BC's Central Interior. The college provides modern training facilities for students in a variety of Trades and Technology programs, which includes a new environmental forest management program.
Private Institutions
The Prince George branch of Sprott Shaw Community College offers programs in healthcare, tourism & hospitality, business & administration and international studies. The Academy of Learning Computer and Business Career College offers career training programs in areas including accounting, business, computers, graphic and web design, health care and clerical occupations.
Arts and Culture
Prince George's museums and galleries celebrate our pioneer past and cultural present. Virtually everything within a two hour radius of Prince George is drenched in a unique blend of aboriginal, pioneer and industrial history.
- The centrepiece of the local art scene is the Two Rivers Art Gallery, that regularly pairs exhibitions of nationally and internationally recognized artists with the work of local and regional painters and sculptors. An on-site gift shop also carries a diverse array of local art that you can carry away with you.
- An 8,000 square foot addition, extensive archives, rotating exhibits and plenty of hands-on activities makes The Exploration Place the place to be if you want to experience the past and dream about potential futures.
- Take a trip down to the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers to the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, where the flavour of wood chips and coal-fired steel greets you as you step through the living pages of the industrial history of the area.
Prince George is paradise for actors and audiences alike. Theatre North West brings you professional stage productions, while the talented group of amateur thespians at the Prince George Theatre Workshop never fails to entertain.- A still-operational First Nations burial ground sits in the middle of the city's largest park. North of town is the Huble Homestead, a fully-restored turn-of-the-century trading post on the banks of the Fraser River.
- Golden Raven - Golden Raven attractions will allow you to connect with the passionate people and colourful history of north central BC. Experience the history - experience the arts - experience the Golden Raven.
Transportation
Prince George's key location along key transportation corridors offers access to many transport options. The city is a major transportation hub, connecting the region to global markets with speed and reliability. Prince George is growing as an integrated and sustainable transportation hub for container trade and will be a major inland gateway for Asia and North America.
Major Highways
Prince George is located at the junction of the north-south Highway 97 and the east- west Highway 16. The provincial government has recently made extensive investment into road infrastructure in Northern BC, which will increase the speed at which freight can reach its destination.
Air Service
Cargo - The Prince George Airport (YXS) is an International Gateway on the Circle Route between major Asian and American markets. It boasts the third longest runway in Canada at 11,400 feet, long enough to handle the largest aircraft in the world. A Business and Logistics Park is also currently under development, with more than 1,000 acres of affordable, serviced land.
Passenger - Canada's two largest carriers serve Prince George and the region with direct service to Vancouver 11 times daily. Central Mountain Air and Northern Thunderbird Air connect the north and BC's interior through scheduled flights and charters services. The Prince George Airport supports international travel, with expanded baggage systems and Canada Border Services facilities.
Rail Service
Prince George is the divisional headquarters and main operations hub for Canadian National (CN) Rail in northern BC. The CN railway line runs through Prince George, connecting the city to the major rail system in British Columbia and has created a shipping network with the shortest and fastest routes to key Asian and North American trade markets.
VIA Rail provides regular daylight passenger services from Prince Rupert to Jasper, serving primarily a tourism market. Prince George is a stop point on this route.
Marine Transportation
Prince George is the closest rail and road access point to the Port of Prince Rupert, the closest North American port to Asia. The port has the deepest natural harbor in North America with a berth depth of 18.7 metres that can easily accommodate the largest container vessels.
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