Princeton

Located in a natural setting of mountains and rivers, Princeton is the perfect vacation choice. There are a myriad of outdoor activities to tempt the visitor; everything from camping, swimming and canoeing to rock hounding and gold panning. The rivers attract the kayakers, rafters and canoeists, while the peaceful lakes act as a lure for the fisher, camper and bird watcher. The avid photographer will be delighted with the scenic mountains, rushing rivers, peaceful lakes and the clear skies.

In the spring and summer, the visitor can enjoy the plentiful produce from the surrounding orchards and farms as well as enjoy the different recreational activities; from wilderness adventures to dude ranch experiences. Winter introduces an entirely new set of recreation activities from skiing and snowmobiling to icefishing and curling.

The Princeton area has a rich history filled with tales from the early ranching days to the mining adventures of the gold rush era in the late 1800's.

Access: Princeton lies 134 km (83 mi.) east of Hope, 283 km (176 mi.) east of Vancouver on Highway 3. The area is also serviced by a national bus company, local mini bus and taxi with an airport serving private planes nearby.

Population: 3,024
Elevation: 640 metres (2,100 ft.)
Climate: Annual Rainfall: 218.3 mm   Annual Snowfall: 150.4 cm
Average Frost Free Days: 104

Recreation Facilities & Activities: golf course, rodeo grounds, pool, bowling alley, curling and skating rinks, ski hill, cross country ski trails, baseball diamonds, fitness centres, community and provincial parks, camping, canoeing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, rafting, bird watching, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, gold panning, rock hounding, hiking, mountain biking and golfing

Local Attractions: Heritage Museum, China Creek Ski Area, Historical Tours, mill tours, demolition derby, Princeton Castle, Manning Park (45 min. west of Princeton), rodeo, Pony Express Friendship Ride, Princeton Racing Days.