Prince George: Cariboo Highway - Yellowhead Highway

Tucked between the Fraser and Nechako rivers in central British Columbia, Prince George is a place whose character is shaped by its position at their confluence. It is a principal service centre for northern British Columbia, with forestry, rail transport and public institutions underpinning its modern role. The city lies on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh; their name is commonly translated as “the people of the confluence of the two rivers.” Cottonwood Island Nature Park brings riverbank trails close to the centre, while Two Rivers Gallery presents contemporary art and regional work. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Prince George and northern British Columbia.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.