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Accessibility

At Tourism Prince George, we believe that every visitor should have the opportunity to explore our city comfortably and confidently. We are committed to promoting accessible travel options, ensuring that all guests can experience our vibrant city, natural beauty, and cultural attractions.

Accessibility to the City

Prince George is a welcoming destination with a range of accessible transportation options to help visitors arrive and get around the city:

Air Travel

Prince George Airport (YXS) is fully accessible, with support services for travelers with mobility challenges.

Train Travel

VIA Rail provides accessible train service to Prince George on the Jasper–Prince Rupert route.

Road Travel

Major highways (Highway 97 and Highway 16) are accessible, with well-maintained rest areas.

Accessible Parking

Available at key attractions, shopping areas, and the Visitor Information Centre.

Accessibility
Around the City

Visitors can navigate Prince George with ease, thanks to accessible public transportation and walkable areas:

Public Transit

BC Transit offers accessible buses equipped with ramps and designated seating.

Taxi and Rideshare Services

Accessible taxi services are available through local providers.

Accessible Trails

Many parks, such as Cottonwood Island Park and Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, offer paved, wheelchair-friendly paths.

Visitor Information Centre

Fully accessible with accessible parking, entrances, and washrooms.

Accommodations with
Accessibility in Mind:

Prince George offers a variety of accommodation options designed to welcome all visitors:

Accessible Hotels

Many hotels in Prince George offer accessible rooms with features such as roll-in showers, wide doorways, and grab bars.

Booking Support

Contact the hotel directly to confirm specific accessibility features.

Visitor Support

 The Tourism Prince George team is available to assist with accommodation recommendations.

Accessible Transportation

Getting around Prince George is convenient for all visitors:

Accessible Attractions
and Experiences

Prince George offers a variety of attractions that prioritize accessibility:

A one-of-a-kind inland wet-temperate rainforest; a forest ecosystem that combines attributes of both the coastal wet-temperate rainforests of British Columbia and adjacent boreal forests of Alberta and the far north.The Ancient Forest Trail provides an opportunity to view enormous ancient cedar trees within BC’s inland rainforest. The trail is an easy-moderate hike marked with interpretative signage, and is home to a beautiful waterfall. A 400m portion of the trail is a universal access boardwalk. In 2016, the Ancient Forest was designated as a Class A Provincial Park and given an additional name Chun T’oh Whudujut.
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At Otway, experience cross-country skiing on 55km of groomed trails, with night skiing, dog trails, a concession, ski school, and rentals as options. The trails remain open for use during the summer for hikers and mountain bikers.
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A local favourite, visitors will enjoy the many winding trails along the river and close-up views of the historical CN Rail Bridge that was built in 1914, Keep your etrue peeled for the many unique carvings that are scattered across the cottonwood trees throughout the park.
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The Great West Life Mobility Trail is a 450-metre-plus ramp and platform trail suitable for travel by persons with mobility challenges and/or mobility aids. The trail includes two bridges, two culverts, two kiosk signs, six interpretive sign posts, and plenty of trees and natural surroundings. This new trail also has accessible parking next to the trail head and an accessible outhouse.
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This is Prince George’s signature park. Picnic sites, water park, playground, floral gardens, tennis courts, ball diamonds, a band shell, mini train, the Exploration Place museum, and the newly built pavilion can all be found here. This park was formerly known as Fort George Park, but was renamed in 2015 to recognize the traditional home of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
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Share Your Accessibility Experience

At Tourism Prince George, we are always looking to improve our accessibility efforts. We welcome feedback from visitors on how we can enhance accessibility in our city.

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