Place to visit
Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, Canada: what it is and when to go
Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum is a railway museum in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Railway museum in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada · Museums and art
- Where
- Canada · 850 River Road, V2L 5S8, Prince George
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 527 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 10:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-16:00 "Winter Time"
- Website
- pgrfm.bc.ca
- Run by
- British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 53.92168, -122.73224
What it is and where
Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum is a railway museum in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Prince George, British Columbia, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.92168, -122.73224; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 527 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum is February and May to October.
- JanPossible7:42
- FebBest time9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:45
- MayBest time15:43
- JunBest time16:50
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:13
- NovPossible8:12
- DecPossible7:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Trench Brewing & DistillingBrewery905 m
- Northern Lights Estate WineryWinery1.4 km
- Two Rivers GalleryMuseum1.5 km
- The Exploration PlaceMuseum1.8 km
- Caledonia Nordic Ski CenterSki resort11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Museums and art
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: buffalo jump located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada
- Royal Ontario Museum: museum of world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- National Gallery of Canada: museum of art in Ottawa, Canada
- Art Gallery of Ontario: art museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Hockey Hall of Fame: sports museum in downtown Toronto
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum?
It is a railway museum in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum?
February and May to October. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.
How do you get to Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 527 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Trench Brewing & Distilling, Northern Lights Estate Winery, Two Rivers Gallery. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Prince George, British Columbia8 places to see in and around Prince George, British Columbia, Canada: Fort George Canyon Provincial Park, West Lake Provincial Park, Central BC Railway and Forestry Mu
- Museums and art1237 places for museums and art in Canada, from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February and May to October. Each with its own sea
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.