The tranquil town of Princeton is the perfect destination to get away from it all. Enjoy the clear skies and fresh air while you relax at one of our quiet lakes or get active and hike or bike one of our many trails.

 

Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and at the junction of the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers, Princeton is the perfect vacation choice. There are a myriad of outdoor activities to tempt the visitor; everything from hiking 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 fisherman, camper and bird watcher. The avid photographer will be thrilled with the scenic mountains, peaceful vistas and blue skies. 

 

In the spring and summer, the visitor can enjoy recreational activities from biking or hiking wilderness adventures to horseback riding experiences.

 

Winter introduces an entirely new set of activities from ice fishing to x-country skiing on groomed trails to snowmobiling.

 

 

 

Princeton is a stop on the Professional Rodeo Circuit. The annual rodeo is held at the Princeton Fairground on the second weekend in May. You can bet on the horses on Racing Days, held in late June.

Princeton’s Agricultural Fall Fair is held in late August. There are a range of other annual events in Princeton and neighbouring communities.

 

The Princeton area has a rich history filled with tales from the early days and adventures of the gold rush era. Take a step back in time as you visit the Princeton Museum and ponder over many of our displays. Enjoy the Museum’s collection of fossils, petrified wood, minerals and rocks that is one of the most extensive in the interior of British Columbia.

 

Access: Princeton lies 283 km east of Vancouver on Highway #3 and 113 km west of both Penticton and Osoyoos. The area is serviced by a national bus company, and local mini bus with an airport serving private planes nearby.

 

Population: 2,677 in the Town and 2,208e in the District.

 

Elevation: 640 metres (2,100 ft.)