Regional bus service linking Beaverly with Prince George and communities along Highway 16 to Burns Lake and Wet’suwet’en.
Route 161 stops at Beaverly: Petro Canada. The current timetable includes weekday trips marked Tuesday and Thursday only, and a Saturday trip marked pickup-only with no local drop-offs. Listed intermediate stops include Vanderhoof, Fort Fraser, Nautley, Fraser Lake, Stellaquo, Endako, Tintagel, Burns Lake, Decker Lake and Wet’suwet’en. Confirm the live timetable and stop details before travel.
Service Areas: Beaverley, Burns Lake, Decker Lake, Endako, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Nautley, Prince George, Stellaquo, Tintagel, Vanderhoof, Wet'suwet'en Village
Neighbourhood park with a bike park, tennis court, baseball diamonds and volleyball court.
Blackburn Park is at 2457 Blackburn Road. Amenities listed by the City of Prince George include a bike park, tennis court, baseball diamonds and volleyball court. The City says the park is undergoing an upgrade in 2026, so confirm access and current amenities before visiting.
Service Areas: Foreman, Prince George
Location: 2457 Blackburn Road, Prince George, British Columbia
A 6.4 kilometre, relatively flat paved and dirt trail system with multiple College Heights access points.
The College Heights Trail System is 6.4 kilometres long, relatively flat with less than 10 metres of elevation change, and includes paved and dirt sections. The route passes playgrounds in Fairmont, Gladstone, North College and Jean de Brebeuf Parks, as well as ball diamonds, outdoor ice rinks and parks. North College Park access points include Eton Avenue, Monahan Crescent, Moriarty Crescent and Simon Fraser Avenue. The City lists 311 (250-561-7600 outside city limits) for inquiries and service requests.
Service Areas: College Heights, Prince George
Location: 5335 Eton Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia
Emergency and holiday food hampers for Prince George residents experiencing food need.
The Emergency Resources Program provides emergency and holiday food hampers and support for urgent needs, including personal care items and local transportation assistance. Any resident of Prince George may apply for food hampers. Bring personal identification and current mail showing the home address. Food Bank hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:30–3:30 pm. Other Emergency Resources services operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Closed weekends and statutory holidays. Transit assistance tickets are available at the front desk during office hours.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Prince George, Vanway
Provider: South Fort George Family Resource Centre
Family and child development programs, support groups, lending library, clothing program and preventive dental services.
Neighbourhood-based programs and activities promote health and well-being for families and people of all ages and incomes. The Centre describes its approach as inclusive, culturally sensitive, community-driven and open-door. Programs listed include the Twice Exceptional support group for families with neurodivergent children; Northern Health preventive dental care; Power Play early childhood development; a lending library; Baby’s New Beginnings for new mothers and babies; Clothesline; FRC Family Connections for people facing challenges; and room bookings for community connections. The centre is open to all families in Prince George and surrounding areas. The Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society coordinates day-to-day operations.
Community-based connection to primary care services.
The Prince George Primary Care Network links local clinics and healthcare professionals for people in Prince George, Bear Lake, Hixon, Longworth, Penny, Sinclair Mills, Summit Lake, Upper Fraser, and Willow River. People who need a primary care provider can register with the provincial Health Connect Registry; the network page does not provide a direct enrolment contact.
Service Areas: Bear Lake, Hixon, Longworth, Penny, Prince George, Sinclair Mills, Summit Lake, Upper Fraser, Willow River
Provider: The Salvation Army Prince George Community and Family Services
Short-term emergency food and practical assistance, referrals, advocacy, and related supports for people in Prince George and Hixon.
The Salvation Army helps people and families in distress with emergency food, thrift store vouchers for clothing, household goods and furniture, emotional and spiritual care, advocacy and referrals, emergency disaster services, bus tickets, infant supplies, school supplies, and prescription-cost assistance. The provider also describes recreation and mentoring for children and youth. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Hixon, Prince George
Location: 3500 18th Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia
Volunteer-delivered hot noon meals for elderly, homebound, post-operative and disabled people in the Prince George bowl, North Nechako and parts of College Heights.
Prince George Council of Seniors prepares and delivers affordable hot noon meals. Service covers the Prince George bowl Monday to Friday, North Nechako Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and parts of College Heights Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Deliveries run between 10:45 am and noon. Each $9.50 meal includes a bun and one side; the provider collects $95 up front for ten meals, non-refundable. The program is for elderly, homebound, post-operative and disabled individuals. Contact the coordinator to confirm eligibility, meal selection and delivery; 48 hours advance notice is required for changes or cancellations.
Service Areas: College Heights, North Nechako, Prince George
Public library services, collections, programs, computers and internet access at two branches.
The Prince George Public Library has two branches. The Bob Harkins downtown branch is at 888 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L 5T6. The Nechako branch is at 6547 Hart Highway, Prince George, BC V2K 3A4. Call 250-563-9251. The City directs visitors to the library for current branch hours and program information.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Prince George, Vanway
Location: 888 Canada Games Way, Prince George, British Columbia
Twice-weekly scheduled bus route with medical-trip priority and limited additional eligibility.
Northern Health Connections operates a Tuesday and Thursday bus between Prince George and Kelowna. Listed stops include Hixon, Quesnel, Kersley, Williams Lake, 150 Mile House, 108 Mile House, 100 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Cache Creek, Kamloops and Vernon. The published timetable shows a 70 Mile House General Store stop at 12:30 p.m. southbound and 3:05 p.m. northbound. Eligible riders generally need a valid BC Services Card/CareCard and a verified appointment for health care unavailable in their home community; people over 60 and those needing accessible transport may travel without an appointment. Medical appointments, mobility-lift users and required companions receive priority. Reserve by phone; passengers under 18 need an authorized adult companion. The service does not provide ongoing medical care during travel. Check the live schedule and eligibility before booking.
Service Areas: 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, 150 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Cache Creek, Clinton, Hixon, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kersley, Prince George, Quesnel, Vernon, Williams Lake
Community health, home support, counselling and family programs for McLeod Lake Indian Band residents.
McLeod Lake Indian Band’s Social and Health Department lists a Community Health Representative and health and wellness staff. Its home support worker provides home care to Elders and disabled persons in the community, including housekeeping, personal hygiene, meal preparation and Meals on Wheels. The department lists counselling and emotional support for McLeod Lake and Prince George MLIB residents dealing with substance use, grief, loss and relationships; child and youth support at schools and in both communities; Elder support at Golden Eagle Nest Complex; and a regular parent support group. Dudes Club is a peer mentoring service for men in McLeod Lake with evening activities. Contact the department at 250-750-4415 or chr@mlib.ca to ask about current programs and eligibility. The department page lists the drug and alcohol counsellor and child and youth counsellor roles as vacant; no service availability is assumed for those positions.
Service Areas: Mackenzie, McLeod Lake, Prince George