The holidays may be coming to a close but winter in Prince George is just beginning.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep us inside, regional residents undoubtedly know that the city and its surrounding areas offer some of the best relief for cabin fever – the great outdoors.
Whether it’s a walk outside in the fresh air, a nice ride down the slopes, or even a heli-skiing adventure into the backcountry, there’s plenty of winter activities to enjoy in B.C.’s northern capital.
Here are five activities recommended by Tourism Prince George to help get you outside this winter:
Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park
One of the region’s best attractions is exciting to explore in the winter.
Put on the right snow gear and you can explore the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, which boasts an expansive 450-metre boardwalk that takes you past 1,000-year-old western red cedars, a beautiful cascading waterfall and a biodiverse ecosystem.
Cross-country Skiing
It’s the perfect year to tackle the challenge of 55-kilometres of groomed ski trails at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club — the site of the 2015 Canada Winter Games and 2019 World Para Nordic Ski Championships.
The Club also has night skiing, dog-friendly trails and snowshoeing paths available.
For a competitive edge, you can take in the Grand Tour of Caledonia challenge, which encompasses 12 courses over 12 weeks starting Jan. 4, 2021.
Skiing and Snowboarding
We are truly spoiled in Prince George for great skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
Hit the slopes on two planks or one at Hart Ski Hill, Purden Ski Hill or Powder King Resort.
For the Daring
Tackle the deep powder and thrilling terrain of the mountaintops with heli-skiing.
After a rowdy day ripping up the slopes with Bearpaw Heli-Skiiing, return to the cozy lodge to mellow out and enjoy the evening.
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing offers 300 runs on two different mountain ranges, and Dezaiko Lodge is one of B.C.’s original backcountry ski touring lodges.
From the air
Some 80 per cent of B.C. is inaccessible, which means the only way to see some spectacular waterfalls, canyons, mountains, valleys and forests is from the air.
Tours with Aberdeen Helicopters offers some of the richest wilderness to be found anywhere in the world.
Make sure to check the website of any attraction before you head out to ensure it's up to date with any safety precautions and guidelines from public health and to make sure the operator is open, and whether or not they need to make reservations or bookings before arriving.
