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Saturday, 15 October 2011

Prince George Hotel

This is your last chance to see the Historic Prince George Hotel on George Street built in 1914 This Icon of Prince George and the North is scheduled to be demolished starting Monday Oct October 17 2011. to make room for a 6 story wood constructed building they are calling the Wood Innovation and Design Centre.

Rest In Peace old timer you have served this community well over the years. You will not be forgotten you will live on in the memories of the citizens of Prince George.

Monday, 26 September 2011

The CN Rail Bridge Prince George BC

The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. It was designed to open and let Paddle Wheeler ship to pass under it. Until recently it was used as both Trains and Motor Vehicle Bridge with the train in the middle and cars on both sides (not fun when icy). To my knowledge it has only been open once, shortly after being built. This bridge was vital to the growth of Prince George and the BC interior forest industry. If anyone has more information on this wonderful bridge please comment or email me.

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Kristian Winther Regional Park

Today we found a park we had never been to before in fact we did not even know about it. There are nice well maintained trails and a large field area which is great for kids to play and run around. Access is easy with lots of parking. There is a picnic area and also a covered in area for those rainy times. The large grass area would be great for the sun bathers and the trails are great if you want to go for a short stroll. I would suggest this park for anyone who wants to go to a nice relaxing and scenic location close to town.I think even people with limited mobility with canes (like me), walkers, and scooters can access this park without difficulity.

Go north on the Hart Highway until just before the Salmon River Bridge Turn Right onto Kinney Rd. Follow the road for a short distance and you will see the sing and parking.