Knights Inn

Demolition of former Knights Inn set to begin in Prince George

Aug 7, 2026 | 9:33 AM

PRINCE GEORGE —The City of Prince George is preparing to begin demolition of the former Knights Inn Motel at 650 Dominion Street, with work scheduled to start August 10 and continue through late October.

City officials say the teardown marks the next step in a long-term plan for the property, which was purchased by the city in October 2023 to ensure future redevelopment aligns with the Civic Core District Plan.

Demolition activities will take place Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., in accordance with the city’s noise bylaw. Residents and businesses in the surrounding area can expect temporary disruptions throughout the project.

Those impacts include temporary sidewalk closures along Sixth and Seventh avenues during the demolition period, as well as intermittent road closures near the property with traffic control measures in place. The east-side sidewalk on Dominion Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues will remain closed until spring 2027.

The city also warns that construction noise, dust and vibrations will be noticeable while the former motel is being demolished. Dust suppression measures, including regular watering, will be used, and any hazardous material abatement work will be closely monitored.

Following demolition, site grading work will be completed, with sidewalk reconstruction planned for spring 2027.

The project carries a total budget of $1.4 million, including a $450,000 contribution from BC Housing toward demolition costs.

The property has played a key role in local supportive housing efforts over the past two years. Under an agreement with the city, BC Housing leased the site and operated 44 supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness or staying in emergency shelters.

As part of the arrangement, BC Housing paid $1.134 million in lease fees upfront for a two-year term and committed funding toward the future demolition of the building.

The supportive housing program concluded in July 2026, and city officials say all occupants have since been relocated to other forms of housing.

Nearby property owners have already been notified about the upcoming work.

Once demolition and site rehabilitation are complete, the future use of the property will be considered through the Civic Core District Plan process, which is guiding redevelopment and growth within Prince George’s downtown core.

The city says more information about the Civic Core District Plan is available on its website.