Princeton Visitor Information Centre
105 Highway 3 East
Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Telephone: (250) 295-3103
Fax: (250) 295-3255
Email: chamber@nethop.net
Princeton Town Hall
169 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 670
Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Telephone: (250) 295-3135
Fax: (250) 295-3477
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History and Culture
In 2010, Princeton will celebrate its 150th birthday. Our 150 year history encapsulates the exploration and settlement of the BC Interior.
That history can be seen at our museum, ghost towns, surviving mule train routes, Kettle Valley Railway tunnels and trestles and the pattern of settlement across the landscape.
Our history shows in our culture. Princeton retains its roots in gold mining, ranching, horse breeding and forestry. Our professional rodeo and Racing Days are held at our historic fairgrounds. Borrow a gold pan from our Visitor Information Centre and try your luck in gold country.
We value the environment that has sustained our community for 150 years. Our value-added forest industry uses the whole tree, including several producers of hand-made custom furniture and a wood stove pellet plant that uses the sawdust.
Most of all our history shows in our open, Western-style hospitality, our independence of spirit and regard for neighbours. You will feel those qualities on the streets and in the shops of Princeton, where you can get away into living history.
History of Princeton and Area
Cultural Events
Cultural Organizations
Ghost Towns
Fossils and Natural History
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Above: Explore our rich heritage and culture
Princeton & District Museum and Archives
Visit the Snaza'ist Discovery Centre in Hedley
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