Dreams, Opportunity, Affordability

Prince George is a mid-sized city of 76,708 people located in central British Columbia on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation. Surrounded by tree covered hills and a short drive in all directions from the beautiful BC outdoors, Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Due to being the largest city in the surrounding region and its wide variety of employment options, Prince George is a city of opportunity where you can move up in your career and achieve your educational and home ownership goals.

Advance Your Career

Prince George has a thriving and diverse economy that offers new and experienced professionals and tradespeople numerous opportunities to start or advance their careers. Prince George is growing faster than both the provincial and national economies in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), meaning there are plenty of opportunities for people who live elsewhere in Canada and are looking for fulfilling employment. The largest employment sectors include Wholesale & Retail Trade, Transportation, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Social Assistance, Construction, and Forestry, Fishing, Mining and Oil & Gas.

Work Virtually

Prince George provides everything you need to work virtually, including high-speed Internet connectivity and easy flight access to anywhere in the world that business takes you. What makes Prince George stand out compared to other possible virtual work locations is the ability to enjoy all of the amenities you desire, along with the lifestyle and affordability benefits you can’t find in larger urban centres. All you need to get started is the support of your employer or an idea for a tech business and the drive to be an entrepreneur, along with a computer, a smartphone and a home office.

Own Your Dream Home

Your dream of owning a home can become a reality in Prince George, where you can move up from renting an apartment or condo to owning a townhouse or house. The average cost of a single-family home in Prince George is just over $524,639; that compares to $1,123,400 in Vancouver, $1,091,300 in Toronto and $1,321,400 in Victoria. If home ownership isn’t your goal, there are numerous other affordable housing options, including multi-family and seniors’ dwellings. Rent is also reasonable at an average monthly cost of a two-bedroom apartment at only $975. 

Further Your Education

As a parent, you don’t have to say goodbye to your children after they graduate from high school as there are two post-secondary schools in Prince George, which are also a great choice for adults looking to further their education. The College of New Caledonia (CNC) offers health sciences, trades, business and other programs, as well as numerous university credit courses. CNC also has incredibly low tuition, offering an affordable option for students. The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has been recognized by Maclean’s Magazine as on of the top small universities in Canada and is home to the Northern Medical Program. UNBC is also known for being a green university and has an award-winning Bioenergy Plant that heats core campus buildings.

Take Care of Your Health

Being the largest city in central and northern BC has positioned Prince George as the centre for healthcare in the region. Prince George is the headquarters for Northern Health, which provides health services and hospitals for Quesnel north to the BC-Yukon border. Prince George is home to the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC), which is the largest acute care facility within the region it serves and a hub for specialized services for surrounding communities. In addition to numerous family practices, residents of Prince George can access care through two walk-in clinics. Prince George also offers cancer treatment and care through the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, which opened its doors in November 2012. The Centre for the North is located adjacent to UHNBC and is the newest of the BC Cancer Agency’s six full-service regional cancer centres.

Have More Time for Leisure Activities

Prince George’s location offers immediate access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities. Whether you prefer a relaxing day at the lake, hiking in an inland cedar rainforest, kayaking, canoeing, playing soccer or hockey, a day of shopping, an evening spent watching live theatre or a symphony performance, or good food at a top-notch local restaurant, Prince George has it all. And the best part is that everything is accessible, with the average round-trip in Prince George being only 30 minutes.

Choose Prince George and discover all of these opportunities and more!