Preply.com just released their list of Top 10 Best University Town and Cities in Canada. “Explore the top 10 university towns and cities in Canada and discover their economic opportunities, vibrant social scenes, and affordability.”
Prince George was ranked 2nd overall! Here is their reasoning:
If you adore the outdoors, you’ll find plenty to love in Prince George. Surrounded by lush greenery, this modern metropolis at the fork of the rolling Nechako and Fraser rivers evolved from Fort George. There, early European settlers traded furs with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, who remain a vibrant presence in the area today.
Prince George’s has plentiful parks. Nature lovers can indulge in the hiking trails in Forests for the World or go canoeing at Cottonwood Island Nature Park. Throughout the town, amateur athletes will find opportunities for ice climbing, team sports, and swimming.
Leisure activities include slots at the Treasure Cove Casino, shows at the Theatre NorthWest, or tours of the Prince George Railway Museum. The TwoRivers Gallery combines art exhibitions with hands-on creative crafting experiences. Sports spectators can experience local competitions in soccer, ice hockey, auto racing, and ice skating.
Prince George’s Airport connects this medium-sized city to the world. Regionally, you can hitch a ride on Via Rail. For affordable jaunts around town, try PG Transit buses.
Colleges and universities in Prince George:
The University of Northern British Columbia; the College of New Caledonia (including partnerships with the British Columbia Institute of Technology)Rent: $1,275.00
Average salary: $4,625.00
Beer: $7.50
Parks: 17
Crime index: 3.30
Canada’s 10 best university towns and cities
1. Moncton, New Brunswick
2. Prince George, British Columbia
3. Saint John, New Brunswick
4. Burnaby, British Columbia
5. Brandon, Manitoba
6. Fredericton, New Brunswick
7. Trois-Rivières, Quebec
8. Sydney, Nova Scotia
9. Drummondville, Quebec
10. Edmonton, Alberta
