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Best Parks in Prince George

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Eskers, after which the Eskers Provincial Park is named, allude to the winding ridges left behind by sand and gravel and form the defining feature of this remarkable park. The provincial park is sprawled over 3,979 hectares (9832.32 acres) and is home to numerous small lakes, soft emerald terrains that seem to stretch forever and trails shrouded by gorgeous Douglas Fir, spruce and lodgepole pine trees. A natural haven for outdoor enthusiasts of every stripe, the park transforms into a winter wonderland when it is blanketed by a thick carpet of snow, forming the ideal terrain for sports like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. At the height of summer, visitors can undertake activities like canoeing in any of the park's peaceful lakes, fishing, hiking along the myriad trails, or spot regional wildlife like beaver, moose, and black bear.

Once the home site and farmstead of Prince George pioneer Charles Moore, the gently rolling expanses of this park form what is known as Moore's Meadow. Blessed with abundant greenery, the meadow is teeming with a dense thicket of trees and shrubs that disappear into a welter of trails spanning nearly five kilometers (3.10 miles). The tree-lined paths in the meadow lead to a mystical glacial kettle left behind by the vestiges of the Ice Age tens of thousands of years ago. At the height of summer, the meadow offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and biking, while fall is dedicated to the sheer pleasure of watching the trees in the meadow change into softer hues of amber. In winter, the park glistens under a thick blanket of snow, calling out to winter enthusiasts to engage in activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Densely populated with mature cottonwood trees that lend the park its name, the Cottonwood Island Nature Park is located at the converging point of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. This splendid park first came into being around 1984 and has since been a proud part of the Heritage River Trail System. The park provides an excellent vantage point to view the historic vertical-lift rail bridge. As you meander along the length of the park, keep your eyes peeled for beautiful Tree Spirit Carvings etched onto several cottonwood trees by artist Elmer Gunderson.

As a tribute to the First Nations heritage that forms a part of the city's past, the Fort George Park was renamed as the Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park in 2015. Known as one of the oldest parks in the city, the Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park is no less than the epicenter of the city's communal landscape. Within its sprawling boundaries that are hemmed by the 17th and 20th Avenues, this park is home to major city attractions and landmarks such as the Exploration Place, the Rotoract Spray Park, and the Rotary Playground, besides also housing smaller gardens and floral displays. Most importantly, the memorial park features as the spot for celebratory days such as Canada Day and also plays host to several festivals and cultural events.

Located to the north of Prince George, the McMillan Creek Regional Park features myriad interpretive trails that lead to scenic lookouts. While a longer trail route spanning 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) leads you through a dense thicket teeming with various plant species, there is a shorter one kilometer route (0.62 mile) that takes you to the park's famous river cutbanks, where spectacular views of the underlying city and its bordering landscapes await.

Located on the brink of the Fraser River, the LC Gunn Park features multi-purpose trails that lead to the escarpment above the river. Throughout the trail, the paths are lined with tall pine trees, with intermittent cutaways that lead to pristine views of the river below. It is interesting to note that the route that stretches over 3.5 kilometers (2.17 miles) of breathtaking wooded scenery is the same one that railroad company surveyors took during the city's heydays.

Covered in a lush-green carpet of carefully manicured grass, Connaught Hill Park is a true oasis of Prince George. Located at the top of the Connaught Hill, this park is dominated with an array of colors exuding from various flowers. There are winding paths covered with a canopy of trees, and the place is peppered with vantage points that offer spectacular views of the city below. Open from April through October, the park is perfect for a morning walk or for an evening stroll with a loved one. The stunning backdrop of this park makes is a preferred wedding venue among many local couples.

Rainbow Park in Prince George is one the city's most loved nature parks, frequented by both the young and old. The park is a great place to just take a casual evening stroll, or for hiking and camping, as it is home to a variety of trails. The park also has the unique distinction of featuring a disk golf course, where groups are quite regularly seen throwing disks into a stainless steel basket.

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