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Cottonwood Island Nature Park is one of Prince George's most scenic locations and features an extensive trail system that takes visitors through picturesque wooded areas and along the Nechako River's shoreline.


Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors

Get the most out of Prince George's reputation as a "City in Nature" by treating the wilds and wildlife with respect. Pick up some tips on how to be Bear Aware and learn ways to keep wildlife - and residents - safe.

  • Learn more about Wildlife in and around Prince George


Find a Nature or Riverfront Park


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Cottonwood Island Nature Park

Features and Amenities


  • Canoe and boat launch.
  • Scenery viewing platforms.
  • Picnic shelter.
  • Multi-use trails.
  • Outhouses.
  • Interpretive signs.
  • Tree bark carvings by Elmer Gunderson.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Cottonwood Island Nature Park trail

How to Get There




About the Park

Cottonwood Island Nature Park is open year-round. This 32-hectare park is part of the Heritage River Trail System and connects a number of other parks along the Nechako and Fraser rivers. The trails wind along the Nechako River's shoreline and lead into a forest containing many century-old trees.

Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve

Features and Amenities


  • Fishing dock and canoe launch.
  • Lakeside trails and elevated plank walkway.
  • Picnic site and old homestead site.
  • Interpretive signs.
  • Outhouses.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve trail

How to Get There




About the Park

Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve has a unique trail system that is suspended on a plank walkway over the lake. This feature gives visitors a chance to observe plant and aquatic life up close.

The Nature Reserve is possible thanks to the Killy family, who donated the site to the Nature Trust of British Columbia. Other organizations involved in maintaining and development the Reserve include the City of Prince George, the Prince George Naturalists Club, and the Downtown Rotary Club of Prince George.

Forests For The World

Features and Amenities


  • Fishing dock.
  • Scenery viewing platforms.
  • Picnic shelters with BBQ and fire pits.
  • Interpretive signs.
  • Outhouses.
  • Connection to Cranbrook Hill Greenway and Shane Lake.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Forests For The World trail

How to Get There




About the Park

Forests For The World is a 106-hectare demonstration forest with 15 kilometres of nature trails. The park was created to commemorate the City of Prince George's 70th Anniversary and to celebrate the City's participation in Expo 86. The topography and elevated high point of land (approximately 880 metres) at Forests for The World offers scenic views of the Prince George area.  

Shane Lake is a short, 10-minute walk from the main Forests For The World parking lot. This small lake is features a picnic area, dock, and observation deck.

Hudson's Bay Wetland Nature Park

Features and Amenities


  • 1.8 kilometre trail.
  • Picnic tables, playground, and outhouses in adjacent Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
  • Scenery viewing platforms.
  • Interpretive signs.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Hudson's Bay Wetland trail

How to Get There




About the Park

Hudson's Bay Wetland serves as a natural habitat for native flora, wildlife, and birds. Birdwatch from the park's observation platforms or along its trail.

LC Gunn Park

Features and Amenities


  • 3.5 kilometres of trails with elevated viewing areas.
  • Interpretive signs.
  • Outhouses.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the LC Gunn Park trail

How to Get There




About the Park

LC Gunn Park follows the bluffs above the Fraser River and through a forest. The park's trails trace a similar route travelled by earlier railway surveyors. The rustic trails are shared by dog walkers, joggers, and mountain bikers.

Moore's Meadow Nature Park

Features and Amenities


  • 9.5 kilometres of trails with elevated viewing areas.
  • Glacial kettle landforms.
  • Open meadows.
  • Off-leash pet area in the meadow.
  • Outhouses.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Moore's Meadow Nature Park trail

How to Get There




About the Park

This 60-hectare nature park is situated within a glacial kettle - a unique geological feature formed after the ice age - and named after adventurer Charles W. Moore. The park boasts a forested hillside area and open meadow.

Moore's Meadow is a popular winter destination for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.

Nechako Riverside Park

Features and Amenities


  • Formal trail to the lower riverfront area.
  • Half-kilometre accessible crushed gravel path leading to six riverside picnic tables.
  • Open lawn with added landscaping.
  • Canoe launch.
  • Paved parking lot with RV area and six accessible parking stalls.
  • Outhouse.

How to Get There




About the Park

This 9.3 hectare park is situated along the Nechako River north of Foothills Boulevard Bridge at a popular riverfront destination.


Hours:

  • 7:00am to 10:00pm until the end of August.
  • 7:00am to 8:00pm from September to October.
Wilson Park

Features and Amenities


  • Features a 2.5 kilometre trail system.
  • Popular with dog walkers and photographers.
  • Outhouse.

Trail Information

  • Learn more about the Wilson Park trail

How to Get There




About the Park

This park offers excellent views of the river all year round and is a popular spot for nature lovers and dog walkers.



Canada Day Celebrations at Lheidlii T'enneh Memorial Park

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