Our Riding

Our Riding of Prince George – Peace River

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Prince George

City of Prince George

Prince George Chamber of Commerce

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 situated at the crossroads of Hwy. 97 (north-south) and Hwy. 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major City of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market. The area offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, and an extensive range of quality services, cultural and sports events. Recreation opportunities are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to any team sport you can think of. Local educational facilities include the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia.

Dawson Creek

http://citywebpage.dawsoncreek.ca/

Dawson Creek is located in the Peace River Regional District about 1198 km (717 miles) north of Vancouver and 847 km (508 miles) north of Calgary. Since the Alaska Highway's "Mile 0" is located in this city, Dawson Creek acts as the gateway to the North. It is also close to the Alberta border. Dawson Creek is serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines, Central Mountain Air, and several highways.
Dawson Creek is agriculturally based but the three industries employing the most people in the area are retail trade; health and social services; accommodation, food, and beverage service industries. The area also experiences a large amount of tourism as a function of its "Mile 0" Alaska Highway location and its rich history. The friendly people in this area make up a loyal and productive labour force.

Fort St. John

http://www.cityfsj.com/

Early pioneers built Fort St. John into the largest city in British Columbia’s northeast region. Modern day pioneers continue to bring a fresh spirit of exploration, innovation and community to the City that has successfully and responsibly managed the bounty of opportunities around it. Fort St. John is The Energetic City, which reflects not only its large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture, but also the vitality of its residents – keen to live and work in a community that gives back so much. Since its beginning in 1794 as a trading post, Fort St. John has grown with opportunities like the completion of the Alaska Highway in 1942 that sparked a population boom and the discovery of high-grade oil in 1951 that set the City’s course as British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Capital. Today, more than 17,000 people – mostly young families with children – call Fort St. John home. The City, located in the heart of majestic Peace River country, is the largest regional service center in northeastern BC, servicing 60,000 people in the City and outlying areas. A safe, clean and nourishing community, it is an excellent place to live, raise families, do business, have fun and retire.

District of Chetwynd

http://www.gochetwynd.com/

The District of Chetwynd is located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. It is British Columbia's entrance to the mighty Peace River Country. Located at the junction of Highways 97 and 29 and the CN Rail mainline. Chetwynd is the natural transportation hub of the Peace River area. The scenic Chetwynd area is rich in oil, gas, coal and timber. Local resources and manufacturing industries reflect these assets. A stable economic base is provided by the four largest employers - Tembec (Pulp Mill), Canadian Forest Industries (Canfor - sawmill), West Fraser Mills (CFI - sawmill), Duke Energy gas plant. Other major employers are Enersul sulphur pelletizing plant, CN Rail, Pine Valley Mining Corp, Talisman Energy and Western Canadian Coal. Ranching, tourism and the service sector round out Chetwynd's diversified economy. Chetwynd has a population of about 3,100 with a trading area of about 7,000 people. When not hard at work, the people of Chetwynd enjoy an excellent recreation complex with a wave pool, team-sized hot tub, sauna, six-sheet curling rink, ice arena and library. The four seasons combined with virgin forests, rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, undulating fields and crystal clear lakes and rivers make Chetwynd a playground for the nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. Good schools, playgrounds and fields make Chetwynd a terrific place to live and raise your family.

District of Hudson's Hope

http://dist.hudsons-hope.bc.ca/

Hudson's Hope, B.C. is located on a scenic route leading to the Alaska Highway, Hudson's Hope is 90 km west of Ft. St. John and 66 km north of Chetwynd.
Situated on the banks of the Peace River in the Rocky Mountain foothills, with abundant wildlife, rivers, lakes and spring fed creeks, Hudson's Hope is a community of natural splendor. In fact, many believe that the drive between Hudson's Hope and Ft. St. John is the most beautiful in the Peace River Country. For travellers wanting to stay a day or two, there are a number of free campgrounds in the immediate vicinity of Hudson's Hope. Be forewarned though, many who stop for a day or two, stay for a lifetime. Don't forget to check out our million year old dinosaur tracks and exhibits.

District of MacKenzie

http://www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca/

The District of Mackenzie lies at the southern end of Williston Lake, the largest man-made reservoir in North America, formed by the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on the Peace River. Mackenzie is cradled by the Omineca Mountains to the west and the Rocky Mountains in the east, placing it within the Rocky Mountain Trench. Excellent air, ground, rail, and marine transportation links are the methods of access to a hotbed of mining potential, forestry operations, and adventure tourism opportunity. While Mackenzie’s economy is primarily dependent on the forest industry, local companies have also benefited from servicing the mining exploration and development sector. The local forest industry continues to invest in its manufacturing facilities and this is evident from the increased production capacity of Mackenzie mills. On the heels of traditional mill operations, value-added wood facilities also play an important role in job creation. With such a large timber supply, Mackenzie is set to see new developments in the value-added sector. Mackenzie is home to over 5,000 residents and is a friendly, spirited and balanced community rich in diversity -- a municipality with a view to the future.

Town of Fort Nelson

http://www.northernrockies.org/

Fort Nelson is a major Alaska Highway stop-over destination, a comfortable drive from either 'Mile 0' at Dawson Creek or Watson Lake in the Yukon. Situated in the northeast corner of the province, Fort Nelson marks Mile 300 on the Highway. Established as a fur trading post in 1805, Fort Nelson flourished as a result of the construction of the Alaska Highway during World War II. Today it's a modern, thriving community with an economy based on forestry, oil & gas and an increasing emphasis on area services and tourism. In addition to having the world famous Alaska Highway as its' main street, Fort Nelson is also served by air and rail transportation and is still an important point for barge traffic into the far north. Not only will you find BC's northern-most traffic light, a pedestrian crossing on the Alaska Highway, but you'll also find Canada's largest gas processing plant and two of the largest wood products operations in British Columbia.Fort Nelson sits at the centre of the immense Northern Rockies wilderness area, and is becoming known as an eco-adventure destination. Comprising 10% of the province's land mass, the region is home to eight provincial parks including Stone Mountain Provincial Park (with Summit Lake and the famed Wokkpash area), Muncho Lake Provincial Park, and Liard River Provincial Park, where the Liard Hot Springs provides year-round swimming and nurtures one of the world's unique ecosystems . The area is a world-class destination for cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, photography, backpacking, wilderness canoeing and kayaking, trail riding, river boating and a myriad of other outdoor activities. In addition, the Fort Nelson region is famous for specialty tourism markets such as fly-in fishing and big game hunting.Ribboned with thousands of kilometres of rivers, dotted by hundreds of lakes, and crowned by the Rocky Mountains, this region offers some of the most spectacular scenery and abundance of wildlife in North America.

Village of Pouce Coupe

http://www.britishcolumbia.com/regions/towns/?townID=3658

Pouce Coupe is situated 10 kilometers from Dawson Creek on Highway 2 near the Alberta border and is the pioneer capital of the Peace River area.
Pouce Coupe was once the "End of Steel" for the Northern Alberta Railway. The railway station has been moved to a new location in the heart of the Village and serves as the museum.
For winter enjoyment, the Village is close to all winter sport activities such as downhill skiing, cross country ski trails, skating, hockey and snowmobiling. The highlight of the summer season is the parade and barbecue held every July 1st.
One kilometre south of the Village, located on the banks of the Pouce Coupe River and Bissette Creek, you will find overnight camping, BBQ pits, children's playground, sheltered cook house, electrical hookups and more!

District of Taylor

http://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/taylorbc.html

Part of the Peace Country includes the northeast part of British Columbia and the small community of Taylor situated along Highway 97. This town is located 14 km south of Fort St. John, and has a population of about 1,270. Besides being known for its fresh grown corn, Taylor is rich in forestry. The Canfor Lumber Mill and Planer operation is located on the outskirts of town. It began operation in the area in 1989. Fibreco Pulpmill opened in 1988. North Peace Timber also operates here. Besides lumber, Taylor has a good supply of gas. Duke Energy Gas Plant and Solex Natural Gas Liquid Extraction Plant provides employment for the residents of Taylor. Peace Island Park is also home to the World's Invitational Gold Panning Championships, held the first weekend in August. The event is one the whole family will enjoy. Come and experience "Gold Rush Fever".

Tumbler Ridge

http://www.tumblerridge.ca

Situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains,Tumbler Ridge is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. Renowned for year-round, accessible adventure, Tumbler Ridge sits on the edge of a vast, little-explored wilderness. Isolated, yet still accessible, the pristine mountain ridges and valleys around town abound with wildlife. Birds from both sides of the Rockies share our airspace, while below elk, moose and deer keep a wary eye out for some of the largest predators in the world: wolves, cougars, and the majestic grizzly bear. A network of hiking and biking trails has been developed, leading to a variety of destinations, including the tops of mountains, waterfalls, caves, alpine vistas and many unique geological features. Tumbler Ridge is the site of BC's most important dinosaur fossil discoveries, many of which have occurred in the past few years. View multiple trackways, footprints, and other fossils. While much of the activities around Tumbler Ridge revolve around wilderness, the town itself has a plenty to offer. Stop by our Community Centre, where you'll find the town library, pool, arena and a series of displays exhibited by the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation. Take a photo of our unique Municipal building, play a round of golf on our gorgeous nine-hole course, or stay a few days in one of our many accommodations.

Town of McBride

http://www.pgonline.com/tourism/mcbride/mbinfo.shtml

McBride is located on the Yellowhead Highway (#16) in the heart of the Robson Valley. From McBride to Prince George is 208 km (125 miles); to Edmonton, 530 km (320 miles). McBride is only 75km from Mount Robson Provincial Park. First settled during the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway, between 1911 and 1914, the town was named for the then premier of British Columbia, Richard McBride.