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#ExploreNorthernBC: Ideas amidst a pandemic from Northern Health

Aug 20, 2020 | 11:36 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—Running out of ideas on how to #ExploreNorthernBC? Well, Northern Health staff have weighed in on how you can keep exploring this summer, while also staying safe.

“I was feeling like I was getting burnt out from the long spring since the pandemic hit the world by storm,” said Vicki Cardinal, a care aid in Burns Lake. “I was on vacation when my daughter, Cayla, suggested we take a hike up to Kinney Lake at Mount Robson Park.” So to Mount Robson Provincial Park her and her family went. “This is where my journey to rejuvenate began!” said Cardinal.

“There is nothing quite like the mountain-fresh air to bring one back to feeling energized!”—Vicki Cardinal, care aid, Northern Health

Another suggestion is to check out historical sites in the Cariboo. “Barkerville is always a good one to go to. They have a great deal of history, theatre, stage coach, restaurants, and shopping,” says Diana, a medical transcriptionist/admitting clerk in Prince George.

For those in Haida Gwaii, Margaret Fennell, a primary care nurse in Port Clements, suggests a walk and talk with friends over the phone. Head to your favourite trail and pick up the phone and chat with someone as you walk. Fennell also suggests reading a book or even having a painting party—with a small group— in your backyard.

Northern Health offers more staycation ideas for Prince George residents here, while Tourism Prince George and Support PG are offering staycation packages.