Canada 150 in Prince George

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Canada 150 in Prince George

Throughout 2017, the City of Prince George is partnering with community organizations and the Government of Canada to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. 

Thanks to the Community Fund for Canada 150, presented by the City of Prince George, the Prince George Community Foundation, the Community Foundations of Canada, and the Government of Canada, residents and visitors to Prince George can experience and enjoy a number of events, activities, and projects throughout the year. 

Enjoy the variety of fun, family-oriented events and activities, and invite your family, neighbours, and friends to participate as well.

View our City Events Calendar or the full listing of events below. 

Canada 150 Community Celebrations

Canada 150 Heatwave,
July 1 - July 8

Kick off Canada's 150th birthday with an 8-day music festival at Canada Games Plaza. This FREE outdoor live music festival will begin the evening of July 1 after the festivities at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. Presented by the Prince George Folkfest Society, this "Heatwave" of music and culture will include lunch-time and evening concerts showcasing the best of Canadian music in a variety of genres.

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Canada 150 Patchwork Mural,
Spring and Summer

The Prince George Potters' Guild, in conjunction with the City of Prince George, the CN Centre, and Canada 150, are creating a community tile installation project. We are inviting members of our community to create an individual tile that will become part of this amazing public art project.

Paint a tile that expresses your connection to Prince George – something that is important to your life in our city. You might choose to paint an activity, an event, an animal, or something completely different. The choice will be yours.

Your 4" x 4" tile will become part of a 9' x 20' patchwork mural that will be installed and unveiled this summer at the CN Centre.

 View the upcoming community workshops to create your tile and showcase why you love Prince George:

Canada 150 Mosaic,
Spring and July 7-8

This is cool: create one piece of an 800-piece mural symbolizing our community. And then see that mural connected to murals in 149 other communities across Canada! 

Visit the Canada 150 Mosaic tent at BMO KidzArt Dayz to participate. Then enjoy seeing it on display in the Atrium linking the Kin Centres to CN Centre. 

For more information about the Canada 150 Mosaic project, visit http://canada150mosaic.com/

These above projects and events have been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

Canada 150 Community Projects

Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

Construction is underway this summer of a new structure between the spray park and the playground. 

The Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park pavilion will feature a wood roof that opens up towards the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. Picnic tables will be placed under the structure and on the existing concrete pad. A patio will also extend from the pavilion to provide new space for events, performances, and celebrations.

View updates and progress on the Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Pavilion project.

Other Canada 150 Activities and Events

 Each of following events and activities are funded by the Community Fund for Canada 150, presented by the City of Prince George, the Prince George Community Foundation, the Community Foundations of Canada, and the Government of Canada.

The Canada 150 for 150 Volunteer Challenge,
year round.

 Volunteer Prince George is encouraging residents to volunteer 150 hours in 2017.
Track your hours by registering online with Volunteer Prince George

"And..": an Anniversary Exhibition,"
January 19 - April 2

Two Rivers Gallery presented a 10-week exhibition featuring BC artists and their interpretations of the 150th anniversary of confederation of Canada.
Complementary programming included schools tours, family programs, and studio activities that inspired a greater understanding of our complex history.
 

Canada 150 Snow & Ice Sculpture Celebration,
February 12

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District and Downtown Prince George presented a Canada 150 themed ice & snow sculpture as part of the Downtown Winter Carnival in February. The Carnival attracted hundreds of local residents.

Parades of Patriotism: Celebrating Canada Since 1867,
February 15 - October 9

Huble Homestead Historic Site is presenting an exhibit exploring why and how Canadians and Prince George residents have historically celebrated Canada's confederation.
 

Adult Summer Reading Club,
April 1-August 18

The Prince George Public Library has created a Summer Reading Club that will expose adults to six books that challenge ideas and perspectives on what it means to be Canadian. The project will include an event kick-off at the Canada Day Celebration in Prince George, where library staff will unveil the six books and a limited edition library card.

Grand opening of First Nations Gallery, 
June 21

Exploration Place is partnering with the Lheidli T'enneh Nation to present an exhibit focusing on Lheidli T'enneh culture. 
The exhibit will reflect both the contemporary and historical demographics of the Prince George region and make Exploration Place’s Lheidli T’enneh collection accessible for all members of the community.

Prince George Young Canadian Music Festival,
October 20-22

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District is partnering with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra to present a three-day event that combines local youth, professional musical instructors, and performers in an extravaganza of musical education and performances. The event will conclude with a gala PGSO concert and will feature a Canadian musical work that is created specifically for Canada's sesquicentennial.
 

Canadian Climbing and Mountain Culture Festival,
November 1-15

The Prince George Section of the Alpine Club of Canada has created a two-week festival that will celebrate Canada's mountain climbing heritage and culture while presenting Canadian art, music, culture.