| Connaught
Hill Park is a community park
situated on the top of a hill in the centre of the community of
Prince George BC, Canada. The beautifully landscaped park provides
360 degree views of the community and of Fraser River.
Depending on your perch in
the park you see various parts of the community. From the west
you can see Parkwood Place (Shopping Mall). Looking east is Fraser
River and the local pulp mill. When you are on the north end of
the park you can see Downtown Prince George, Sand Hill and the
Railway. From the south you can see residential homes and forest.
For many people the park is
a great place to visit to relax, read, picnic and to enjoy views
of the city. During lunch time many of the locals escape to the
park to eat and enjoy the outdoors. The park is a local gathering
place for many during the months of April to October. Other months
the park is closed and visited by the weather only.
Weddings and special events
is a specialty of the park. What makes the park so photogenic
is the blue, red, yellow and orange colors bursting from the many
flower beds decorating the grounds.
The spaced trees and the vast well manicured lawns provide the
room necessary for gatherings.
The various picnic tables and
viewing benches scattered throughout the park are connected by
a paved walkway. Some located in the shade for comfort. Some on
the edge providing views. Some in the open by flower beds. All
of them provide the means to sit down and stay awhile so to enjoy
the floral park and community atmosphere.
The road at the entrance of the park leads up to
a circle road. The loop road leads to various parking areas while
viewing the park. There is plenty of parking space available with
some near views while others near picnic tables. The park is equipped
with pit toilets for the general public too.
Contact information for
the local Prince George, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to
get to Connaught Hill Park:
From Highway 16 east, just
before the Yellow Head Bridge on the east side of Prince George,
B.C. is the corner of Queensway Street and the Hwy. Turn onto
Queensway Street and drive. Soon later, take a right onto Connaught
Hill Drive and follow the signs to the park. Tricky entrance to
find. If you run into 17 Avenue you have driven to far. |