To Your Health: Prince George’s trail network and Health
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Prince George is known as a northern hub, but for people who live here, it’s also a great place for hiking. The city has more than 106 kilometres of trails and over 1,500 hectares of parks and green spaces, all inside the city.
Michelle Lequereux, who works with the City of Prince George Parks and Recreation, says even people who have lived here for years are surprised by how many trails there are. “We’re so lucky in Prince George and what we have to offer for trails,” she says. “We have roughly 17. And that’s going to all be within city limits. And these vary in elevation and difficulty. Yeah. We just have a lot.”
The trail network has something for everyone, from easy riverside walks to longer hikes that can take a few days. The Heritage River Trail System runs 11 kilometres along the Nechako and Fraser rivers, connecting parks and historical sites. Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve now has new boardwalks, so it’s easier to visit, and you can bring your dog. Forests for the World, on Cranbrook Hill, covers 106 hectares and has 15 kilometres of trails, a fire pit, a washroom, and Shane Lake, which is a popular spot for trout fishing about 10 minutes from the start of the trail.
