--- title: "Recreation and outdoor adventure in Prince George | PG Pulse" description: "Recreation and outdoor adventure in Prince George, BC: parkour, fitness, travel adventures, trails, skiing and paddling around the city." url: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/recreation/ markdown: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/recreation.md site: PG Pulse (https://princegeorgepulse.ca), The pulse of Prince George, British Columbia generated: 2026-10-16T15:49:37.411Z --- [Arts & recreation](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/arts-recreation/) # Recreation and outdoor adventure in Prince George 14 local businesses Across 3 areas of the city Directory 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](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/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](tel:2505634116) [ddbotgarden.bc.ca](https://www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca/) ### [Alder Hills Hold Co](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/alder-hills-hold/) 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](tel:2506135431) [alderhillsgolf.net](http://www.alderhillsgolf.net/) ### [Northern BC Centre for Skating Association](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/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](tel:2509621993) [skateprincegeorge.com](http://www.skateprincegeorge.com/) ### [Olympus Freerunning](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/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 S [olympusfreerunning.ca](https://www.olympusfreerunning.ca/) ### [Travel Bytes Travel & Cruise](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/travel-bytes-travel-and-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](tel:2505631559) ### [Hartway RV Park](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/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](tel:2509628848) ## 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. ## Best of PG 2026 awards Nominations are open. - [Best golf course](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/vote/best-of-pg-2026/best-golf-course/) - [Best winter fun spot](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/vote/best-of-pg-2026/best-winter-spot/) - [Best kids’ birthday party spot](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/vote/best-of-pg-2026/best-kids-party-spot/) - [Best campground or RV park](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/vote/best-of-pg-2026/best-campground/) ## More in arts & recreation - [Event venues & entertainment 24](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/venues/) - [Photographers & videographers 18](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/photo-video/) - [Sports clubs & leagues 16](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/sports-clubs/) - [Artists, galleries & studios 14](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/arts/) ## All recreation and outdoor adventure in Prince George 14 businesses ![David Douglas Botanical Garden Society website](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/businesses/david-douglas-botanical-garden-society-website-9cee64-640.webp) ### [David Douglas Botanical Garden Society](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/david-douglas-botanical-garden-society/) Develop and maintain a premier northern botanical garden. Recreation & outdoors Cranbrook Hill ![Alder Hills Hold Co website](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/businesses/alder-hills-hold-co-ltd-website-8fa0a7-640.webp) ### [Alder Hills Hold Co](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/alder-hills-hold/) A Course For Everyone Recreation & outdoors Blackburn ![Northern BC Centre for Skating Association website](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/businesses/northern-bc-centre-for-skating-association-website-fd55d5-640.webp) ### [Northern BC Centre for Skating Association](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/northern-bc-centre-for-skating-association/) Training today - Skills for life! Recreation & outdoors Austin West ![Olympus Freerunning website](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/businesses/olympus-freerunning-website-c65556-640.webp) ### [Olympus Freerunning](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/olympus-freerunning/) Parkour, ninja, calisthenics, and obstacle course fitness training Recreation & outdoors West Bowl ### [Hart Highland Winter Club](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/hart-highland-winter-club/) Temporarily closed Ski lift & concession items Recreation & outdoors Austin West ### [Pine Valley Golf Centre](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/pine-valley-golf-centre/) Recreational - golf course Recreation & outdoors West Bowl ### [Aberdeen Glen Developments](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/aberdeen-glen-developments/) Aberdeen glen golf course Recreation & outdoors Central Hart ### [Blue Cedars Campground](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/blue-cedars-campground/) Recreational campground includes unit 101 trailer on property Recreation & outdoors Southwest ### [Elder Citizens Recreation Association](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/elder-citizens-recreation-association/) Non-profit organization Recreation & outdoors Crescents ### [The Dusty Trail Riders](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/the-dusty-trail-riders/) Equine recreational park and arena Recreation & outdoors ### [Travel Bytes Travel & Cruise](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/travel-bytes-travel-and-cruise/) Vacation packages, flights, tours, cruises and all travel adventures. Travel & tours Crescents ### [Hartway RV Park](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/hartway-rv-park/) Clean, compact RV park with friendly hospitality Hotels, motels & lodging Chief Lake ### [Roblyn Motel & Campground](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/roblyn-motel-and-campground/) Motel & campground Hotels, motels & lodging Central Hart ### [Prince George Horse Society](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/prince-george-horse-society/) Operating livestock arena & compound Sports clubs & leagues West Bowl ## Questions people ask **What outdoor activities are popular in Prince George?** Hiking, mountain biking, paddling, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are all popular. **Where can I cross-country ski in Prince George?** The Otway Nordic Centre is a popular destination, and many local trails are used for skiing and snowshoeing in winter. **Are there bears near Prince George?** Yes. Black bears and grizzly bears live in the region. Be bear aware, carry bear spray and keep food secured. ## Data Machine-readable data behind this page, from the free PG Pulse API (https://princegeorgepulse.ca/developers/). ### Businesses in this category Source: [PG Pulse business directory, compiled from the City of Prince George business licence registry and business websites](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/). Licence: CC BY 4.0 for the compilation; licence records under the Open Government Licence – City of Prince George (https://pgmapinfo.princegeorge.ca/OpenData/CityofPrinceGeorge_Open_Government_License_Open_Data.pdf). Updated 2026-10-15T09:45:16.195Z. JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/businesses?category=recreation&limit=500&fields=name,street,neighbourhood,phone,website,lat,lng,url | name | street | neighbourhood | phone | website | lat | lng | url | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alder Hills Hold Co | 6011 Giscome Rd | Blackburn | (250) 613-5431 | http://www.alderhillsgolf.net/ | 53.89822 | -122.633218 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/alder-hills-hold/ | | David Douglas Botanical Garden Society | 3333 University Way | Cranbrook Hill | (250) 563-4116 | https://www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca/ | 53.887584 | -122.813943 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/david-douglas-botanical-garden-society/ | | Northern BC Centre for Skating Association | 4833 Heather Rd | Austin West | (250) 962-1993 | http://www.skateprincegeorge.com/ | 53.993301 | -122.809095 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/northern-bc-centre-for-skating-association/ | | Olympus Freerunning | 1791-1757 Nicholson St S | West Bowl | | https://www.olympusfreerunning.ca/ | 53.908436 | -122.786212 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/olympus-freerunning/ | | Aberdeen Glen Developments | 1010 Clubhouse Dr | Central Hart | | | 53.950727 | -122.745755 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/aberdeen-glen-developments/ | | Blue Cedars Campground | 4433 Kimball Rd | Southwest | | | 53.859204 | -122.818665 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/blue-cedars-campground/ | | Elder Citizens Recreation Association | 1692 10th Ave | Crescents | | | 53.913547 | -122.756703 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/elder-citizens-recreation-association/ | | Hart Highland Winter Club | 3740 Winslow Dr | Austin West | | | 53.983057 | -122.792104 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/hart-highland-winter-club/ | | Pine Valley Golf Centre | 2550 Range Rd | West Bowl | | | 53.884729 | -122.771453 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/pine-valley-golf-centre/ | | The Dusty Trail Riders | | | | | | | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/the-dusty-trail-riders/ | | Travel Bytes Travel & Cruise | 350 Alward St | Crescents | (250) 563-1559 | | 53.922073 | -122.766227 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/travel-bytes-travel-and-cruise/ | | Hartway RV Park | 7729 Kelly Rd S | Chief Lake | (250) 962-8848 | | 54.000495 | -122.801637 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/hartway-rv-park/ | | Prince George Horse Society | 2187 Ospika Blvd S | West Bowl | | | 53.904676 | -122.798262 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/prince-george-horse-society/ | | Roblyn Motel & Campground | 3755 Hart Hwy | Central Hart | | | 53.959297 | -122.767226 | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/roblyn-motel-and-campground/ | --- Markdown version of https://princegeorgepulse.ca/directory/c/recreation/. 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