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Princton,
BC
Originally
the site of an early cattle ranch, the town was named "Prince
Town" in honour of the Prince of Wales who visited Canada
in 1860. "Prince Town" eventually came to be known as
Princeton.
Located
in a natural setting of mountains and rivers, Princeton is the
perfect vacation choice. There are a myriad of outdoor activities
to tempt the visitor; everything from camping, swimming and canoeing
to rock hounding and gold panning. The rivers attract the kayakers,
rafters and canoeists, while the peaceful lakes act as a lure
for the fisher, camper and bird watcher. The avid photographer
will be delighted with the scenic mountains, rushing rivers, peaceful
lakes and the clear skies.
In
the spring and summer, the visitor can enjoy the plentiful produce
from the surrounding orchards and farms as well as enjoy the different
recreational activities; from wilderness adventures to dude ranch
experiences.
Winter
introduces an entirely new set of recreation activities from skiing
and snowmobiling to icefishing and curling.
The
Princeton area has a rich history filled with tales from the early
ranching days to the mining adventures of the gold rush era in
the late 1800's.
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Manning Park Resort:
Friendly, natural, down-to-earth … that’s Manning Park Resort, a family resort, in BC’s southern interior. There’s something for everyone who enjoys fresh air and the outdoors including skiing in the winter & hiking the Cascade Mountains in the summer. more | |
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Nakitsilik Outdoor Adventures:
You've seen us in movies & TV - now you can ‘Mush’ your "Snow Dogs" through the pristine wilderness. Feel the spirit of these dogs as they race across frozen ground as their ancestors did. Other recreational activities and comfortable accommodations are avai... more | |
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Princeton Castle Resort:
Enjoy our idyllic setting in country luxury with lodge guest rooms, deluxe Log Chalets, and an RV park. For the more seasoned we have rustic cabins, sleeping cabana’s and Teepees. We are situated on 112 acres of natural beauty with many fun activities availabl... more | |
Accommodations:
As well as motel accommodations, private and provincial campsites,
the area is well known for its guest ranches.
Access:
Princeton lies 134 km (83 mi.) east of Hope, 283 km (176 mi.)
east of Vancouver on Highway 3. The area is also serviced by a
national bus company, local mini bus and taxi with an airport
serving private planes nearby.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf course, rodeo grounds, pool,
bowling alley, curling and skating rinks, ski hill, cross country
ski trails, baseball diamonds, fitness centres, community and
provincial parks, camping, canoeing, wildlife viewing, kayaking,
rafting, bird watching, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, gold
panning, rock hounding, hiking, mountain biking and golfing
Local
Attractions: Heritage Museum, China Creek Ski Area, Historical
Tours, mill tours, demolition derby, Princeton Castle, Manning
Park (45 min. west of Princeton), rodeo, Pony Express Friendship
Ride, Princeton Racing Days.
Population:
3,024
Elevation:
640 metres (2,100 ft.)
Climate:
Annual Rainfall: 218.3 mm • Annual Snowfall:
150.4 cm
Average Frost Free Days: 104
For
Information:
Princeton Travel InfoCentre
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Highway 3 East, Box 540, Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Telephone (250) 295-3103 • Fax: (250) 295-3255
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