Recreation and outdoor adventure in Prince George

14 local businessesAcross 3 areas of the cityDirectory checked October 2026

Prince George sits at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, surrounded by forests, lakes and trails, and it is a great base for outdoor adventure. In summer, locals hike, bike and paddle; in winter, they cross-country ski at the Otway Nordic Centre, downhill ski at Tabor Mountain and snowshoe on trails like those at Forests for the World.

This category is still growing. Listings here include Olympus Freerunning, which offers parkour, ninja, calisthenics and obstacle course fitness training, and Travel Bytes Travel & Cruise, which arranges vacation packages, tours and travel adventures. You will find more outdoor businesses in our sports and outdoor, fitness and travel categories.

Local businesses and clubs offer lessons, rentals and guided trips, and many local trails are free to use. Long summer evenings leave plenty of daylight for after-work adventures. Browse the listings below and start planning your next adventure in and around Prince George.

A closer look

Listings with the most detail about their services, in no particular order of quality.

David Douglas Botanical Garden Society

Develop and maintain a premier northern botanical garden.

The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society is a Prince George-based society that develops and maintains a botanical garden in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia. It supports horticultural and arboricultural education, public garden visits, membership activities, plant sales, events, and a major garden expansion project.

Garden visits
Horticultural and arboricultural education
Membership program
Fundraising and donations
Community events

3333 University Way(250) 563-4116 ddbotgarden.bc.ca

Alder Hills Hold Co

A Course For Everyone

Alder Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole par 3 golf course in Prince George. The website says it offers online booking, drink ordering, club rentals, a virtual tour, a virtual range with Toptracer technology, and an online pro shop.

Golf round booking
Drink ordering
Club rentals
Virtual course tour
Driving range access

6011 Giscome Rd(250) 613-5431 alderhillsgolf.net

Northern BC Centre for Skating Association

Training today - Skills for life!

Northern BC Centre for Skating is a Prince George non-profit skating association that provides comprehensive ice skating development and coaching. It offers programs for learn-to-skate, power skating, figure skating, competitive skating, and adult/teen skating, with training at multiple local arenas.

Learn-to-skate instruction
Figure skating training
Power skating coaching
Competitive skating development
Adult and teen skating programs

4833 Heather Rd(250) 962-1993 skateprincegeorge.com

Olympus Freerunning

Parkour, ninja, calisthenics, and obstacle course fitness training

Olympus Freerunning is a youth and adult recreation center in Prince George offering parkour and ninja training, calisthenics, obstacle course fitness, classes, open gym sessions, summer camps, and private bookings for birthdays, events, and school groups.

Parkour classes
Ninja training
Calisthenics training
Obstacle course fitness
Adult classes

1791-1757 Nicholson St Solympusfreerunning.ca

Travel Bytes Travel & Cruise

Vacation packages, flights, tours, cruises and all travel adventures.

Travel agency offering vacation packages, flights, tours, cruises, and other travel planning services in Prince George.

Vacation packages
Flight booking
Tour booking
Cruise booking
Travel planning

350 Alward St(250) 563-1559

Hartway RV Park

Clean, compact RV park with friendly hospitality

Hartway RV Park is a small RV campground in Prince George, BC. Tripadvisor reviews describe it as a clean, well-maintained park with easy drive-in sites, Wi-Fi, showers, and pet-friendly accommodations. The park appears to cater in part to workers and contractors and offers a compact, budget-oriented stay.

RV site rentals
Short-term campground stays
Wi-Fi access
Washroom and shower facilities
Pet-friendly stays

7729 Kelly Rd S(250) 962-8848

Tips for choosing recreation and outdoor adventure

Check weather and trail conditions before heading out, and tell someone your plans.
Carry bear spray and know how to use it on local trails.
Dress in layers and bring extra warm gear in winter.
For guided activities, ask about guide qualifications and safety equipment.
Check whether trails require passes or memberships, such as Nordic ski trail passes.