Prince George offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, and an extensive range of quality services, cultural and sports events. Recreation opportunities in Prince George are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to any team sport you can think of. Local educational facilities include the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia.
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is the first new university to be built in Canada in over 25 years. UNBC's hilltop campus overlooks the City of Prince George and offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains to the east.

Prince George Airport provides access to the world through Air Canada and WestJet while Hawk Air, Central Mountain Air, Northern Thunderbird and Williston Lake Air fly to regional and smaller centres. Both CNR freight and BC Rail freight lines operate out of Prince George as well as VIA rail passenger service. Some major trucking lines accommodate the region. Greyhound Bus Lines provides daily bus service, and PG Transit buses serve Prince George.