N
estled at the confluence of
the Fraser and Nechako
Rivers, on the Traditional Territory
of the Lheidli T'enneh, Prince
George acts as a gateway for
new opportunity, innovation and
natural beauty. Long known for
its resource-rich foundation and
industrial roots, Prince George
is a city where community
thrives, businesses scale and the
wilderness is nearby.
A GROWING CITY WITH PURPOSE
With over 89,000 residents and a
trade area of 332,000, Prince George
is growing. The local workforce
of 55,000 is diverse and skilled,
contributing to high-value job
sectors such as mining, construction
and manufacturing, and employed
at over 8,200 local businesses.
A STRATEGIC HUB FOR
TRADE & TRANSPORT
Prince George is strategically
located at the intersection of
Highways 16 and 97, and supported
by an International Airport and CN
Rail's Intermodal hub. Its proximity
to the Port of Prince Rupert
positions the city two days closer
to Asia-Pacific markets than any
other major North American port.
AN ECONOMY ON THE RISE
Prince George set a new
development record in 2024 with
417 building permits issued, totaling
$267 million in value. This growth
signals strong investor confidence in
the city's industrial and commercial
sectors and reinforces its expanding
economic base. Prince George also
generated $65.4 million in hotel
room revenue in 2024, suggesting
a robust tourism sector.
EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE:
ENGINES OF GROWTH
In 2023, UNBC secured $17.7 million
in research funding, and its Northern
Baccalaureate Nursing Program has
been instrumental in addressing
healthcare staffing needs in the region.
Northern Health is undertaking
the expansion of the University
Hospital of Northern British
Columbia (UHNBC) through the
addition of a new Acute Care Tower,
valued at $1.6B. As of early 2025,
the organization employs over
3,200 positions in Prince George.
Learn more at
ecdev@princegeorge.ca
www.investprincegeorge.ca
250.561.7633
Connect on
@cityofpg or
@InvestCityofPG
PRINCE GEORGE: THE ECONOMIC ENGINE OF THE NORTH
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2 MAJOR HIGHWAYS CROSS
Location where Hwy 97 and 16 intercept
12-26 TRUCK HOURS
Access to North America Markets
82 RAIL HOURS
17 RAIL HOURS
from Prince Rupert
from Chicago
2 DAYS FASTER FREIGHT
to Asia - Pacific via Port of Prince Rupert
