Langley

Experience The City of Langley. With its rich history, wonderful sense of community, lush offerings of nature, and proximity to Vancouver, Langley is the best kept secret in the Lower Mainland.

Activities:

2.5/5

Events:
Although there is a lot going on, there is not a big variety of big events and many more repeated or niche market events.
2.0/5

View:
Plenty of scenery here with the majestic Fraser River and views of the distant north shore mountains. There not a lot of wildlife outside of birds and squirrels but a variety of flowers and plant life can be found. Known as the birthplace of British Columbia, Langley offers a rich history and many museums to discover.
3.5/5

Accommodations:
There are plenty of places to stay with a vast selection of hotels, camping and Bed & Breakfasts to choose from. Unfortunately the price reflects the close proximity to the city and is probably a little higher than it needs to be.
3.5/5

Dinning & Shopping:
Willowbrook Shopping Centre offers a large selection of stores at this indoor mall. This coupled with plenty of out door mall complexes gives Langley plenty of choices when looking for places to shop. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from as well with some "only place in Vancouver" establishments like the Olive Garden.
3.5/5

Visit-ability:
With friendly people, descent weather and plenty of things to do, this is a definite "must see" place at least one time. The transit system can get you to the major places and chances are the weather will be good.
3.0/5

Total Rating: 18/30

Thoughts:
Langley has plenty to offer a variety of people from history buffs to sports junkies, there is something for everyone. Nature walks and shopping can keep you occupied for a day or two and then take in a sporting event in the evening. You could easily spend a day or 2 discovering this little place.

Website: http://www.tourism-langley.ca

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Prince George

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city located on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh with a population of approximately 76,000 situated at the crossroads of Highway 97 (north-south) and Highway 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers.
The City of Prince George is a vibrant, active and diverse community that provides a strong focal point and identity to the north.
Activities:
There are plenty of outdoor activities in the both the winter and summer months. Skiing, hiking, golf, kayaking and fishing are just a few.
For the sports enthusiast there are plenty of fields around for summer sports and the 2 local junior hockey teams offer up plenty of entertainment in the winter.
2.5/5
Events:
There are plenty of smaller events, the Prince George Exhibition (PGX), plenty of music concerts, and sporting events, but other than these it is pretty limiting in big things that come to town.
2.0/5
View:
Rolling hills and a couple of rivers and lakes make up the majority of the landscape here. The down town core is being revitalised but is still pretty desolate and dirty looking.
A variety of larger wildlife can be found just outside of town such as moose and bear, as well, plenty of deer can be seen roaming the outer urban areas.
There are some nice walks along the Fraser River or through the Forests for the World.
2.5/5
Accommodations:
Prince George has a little bit of everything, B&B, hotels, camping and even resorts. There is a good selection of hotels in the down town core as well as along the highways that run through town. The Treasure Cove Hotel is a great place for family fun with a large pool and indoor water slide.
There are a variety of resorts just outside the city most about a 5-10 minute drive away. And there is plenty of camping around.
4.0/5
Dinning & Shopping:
There are plenty of restaurants throughout the city of all types of foods from around the world. Everything from finer dining, fast food, family, casual and pub.
There are 2 major shopping centres and some other smaller ones and big box store areas located around the city. The main Pine Centre Mall has a number of stores and a small food court.
3.5/5
Visit-ability:
The people are generally friendly and the landscape in the area is nice. Although the down town core could still use some cleaning up in places it is overall a decent place to see. The local sports teams and extensive theatre productions also means there is always something to do.
2.5/5
Total Rating: 17/30
Thoughts:
Even though it seems like a dirty place and has a lower air quality, it is the largest city in the north and provides a variety of entertainment and accommodation options. It is also the hub of the major travelling routes through the north and is a great place to stop and see a couple of things on your way through.
Website: http://www.tourismpg.com
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