A lot happens in Prince George throughout the year and we are pleased to capture all the action. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so a photo gallery is surely worth a few thousand more. So into the spirit of year-end nostalgia, we’ve rounded up our photo galleries from some of 2019’s most colourful and memorable community events.
Let’s take a look, in no particular order:
Winterfest
All aboard the Cottonwood Mini train for Downtown Winterfest! (via Hanna Petersen)One of the first big events of the year was downtown Winterfest, where everyone bundled up, faced the cold and headed outside to have some fun at the annual winter festival.
You can view the full gallery here.
Summerfest
It was a very rainy day for Summerfest 2019. (via Hanna Petersen)The annual summer festival in Downtown Prince George happened on — what could possibly have been — the rainiest day of the year. But despite the near-constant rain, thousands of people came out to take in the summer fun and enjoy the entertainment and food.
You can view the full gallery here.
Fallfest
There was also a petting zoo, which you can never ignore! (via Jess Fedigan)Although Winterfest and Summerfest are familiar favourites, this year was the first-ever Downtown Fallfest. It featured the largest farmers market of the year and coincided with CrossRoad’s Street Festival, which meant downtown was absolutely packed with action.
You can view the full gallery here.
Pride
The community of Prince George celebrated Pride. (via Jessica Fedigan)Prince George’s Pride festival took over the streets on July 6, after the Pride flag was officially raised at city hall on July 3. Pride-related activities took place all weekend.
You can view the full gallery here.
Canada Day
Prince George dressed in red and white, with maple leafs of course, in celebration of Canada's 152nd birthday in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. (via Kyle Balzer)Canaday Day celebrations at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park are a staple in Prince George’s summer. Although this year was a little bit rainy and cloudy, it didn’t stop folks from coming out and celebrating the nation’s 152nd birthday.
You can view the full gallery here.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Traditional Indigenous drumming. (via Jessica Fedigan)National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and people of all ages came to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park to mark the occasion. There was food, works of art, booths, entertainment and other activities.
You can view the full gallery here.
Art in Art In The Park At Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut
Local artists and musicians scattered throughout the forest playing music and displaying their work. (via Jess Fedigan)At the end of August, one of the most magical places around Prince George got a little more magical. The free event celebrated the beauty, biodiversity and wonder of B.C.'s Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park, where local artists and musicians scattered throughout the forest performing and displaying their creations. This year’s event also celebrated the legacy of Lheidli T’enneh Elder Mary Gouchie and dedicated a Gathering Place to her memory.
You can view the full gallery here.
Mega Bounce Run
More than 400 racers gathered at Moran Park by D.P. Todd Secondary School in Prince George for the 2019 Mega Bounce Run, a 5-km obstacle course with inflatable jungle gyms. (via Kyle Balzer)The first annual Mega Bounce Run in Prince George, co-hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George (BBBSPG), was well-attended in May. More than 400 people bounced their way through a five-kilometre track while also running or walking between obstacles.
You can view the full gallery here.
Vaisakhi
Prince George's Vaisakhi parade began at the Gurudwara Sahib Guru Nanak Darbar on Davis Road. (via Kyle Balzer)This year’s Vaisakhi celebrations in Prince George saw hundreds of residents march through local streets with handcrafted floats leading them from the Gurudwara Sahib Guru Nanak Darbar to the CN Centre.
You can view the full gallery here.
Hospice Colour Walk
The first Hospice Colour Walk took place at the University of Northern BC's Prince George campus. (via Hanna Petersen)The first-ever Hospice Colour Walk took place this year. A sea of hundreds of people, wearing bright white clothes, filled the University of Northern British Columbia campus this May, as they got ready to walk the university loop and get covered in all kinds of coloured powders.
You can view the full gallery here.
Red Dress Campaign
The fourth annual Prince George Red Dress Campaign began at Mr. PG and featured the Khast'an Drummers. (via Hanna Petersen)In September, nearly 50 people came out in the rain to stand at the intersection of Highway 16 and 97 to participate in the fourth annual Prince George Red Dress Campaign. It began at the feet of Mr. PG; red dresses were displayed as a symbol to both honour and raise awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls.
You can view the full gallery here.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremonies took place at the Civic Centre before a march to the cenotaph for a moment of silence and the laying of the wreaths. (via Hanna Petersen)Hundreds of people came out in the cold to share in a moment of silence on Remembrance Day. The parade assembled along Canada Games Way and marched to the cenotaph at city hall.
You can view the full gallery here.
Climb for Cancer
Organizers say there were close to 500 climbers this year. (via Jessica Fedigan)Prince George residents faced an uphill challenge to raise money for cancer as they climbed the cut banks this April. This event raised close to $60,000 for the Kordyban Lodge and proved how tough Prince Georgians truly are.
You can view the full gallery here.
Father’s Day Show and Shine
The 45th annual Father’s Day Show and Shine took place at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. (via Hanna Petersen)Everyone loves classic cars, especially dads. The annual Father’s Day Show and Shine is always a hit and is a beloved tradition for many dads and kids in the city. This year was no exception.
You can view the full gallery here.
Take Back the Night
The 27th annual Take Back the Night March happened on the evening of Sept. 19. (via Hanna Petersen)Women shouted and walked through the streets of downtown Prince George as a part of the 27th annual Take Back the Night March this fall.
You can view the full gallery here.
Goodsir Nature Park’s 30th Anniversary
The crowd watches as Jim Good tells the story of Goodsir Nature Park. (via Hanna Petersen) Jim Good, who founded Goodsir Nature Park on his Salmon Valley property, celebrated the park's 30th anniversary this year. He read a special declaration he had written 30 years prior, about his hope for the park.
You can view the full gallery here.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life was held at Exhibition Park. (via Hanna Petersen) The 27th annual Relay for Life raised $325,000 this year. More than 90 teams registered for the event, and nearly 20 individuals committed to walking the entire 24 hours.
You can view the full gallery here.
These are just a few of the photo galleries that we've put together from throughout the year.
